Iranian Protests

[Essentials123]

Another round of Iranian protests... how to tell if they are accurately covered or not. What sources do you suggest to follow? PressTV does not say much.

[Guest The Skipper]

3 hours ago, Essentials123 said:

PressTV does not say much.

That says much.

[Ali Najafi]

Yeah glad some one opened this thread I was actually wanting to know whats going on in Iran, on X it shows its all very bad there? whast the actual news?

[123SlaveOfAllah]

Epstein files partially released, Netanyahu meets Trump, protests start hmm....

Edited January 2 by 123SlaveOfAllah

[Guest The Skipper]

30 minutes ago, 123SlaveOfAllah said:

Epstein files partially released, Netanyahu meets Trump, protests start hmm....

The government can't keep the lights on, water flowing from the taps, or prevent rampant hyperinflation, protests start hmm....

[Essentials123]

2 hours ago, 123SlaveOfAllah said:

Epstein files partially released, Netanyahu meets Trump, protests start hmm....

Tes, they seem orchestrated. Even some of the Iranians I know who don't support the current government would rather have it than a Western aligned government that supports genocide. Many countries in the world are having inflation now not just Iran.

[coldcow]

10 hours ago, Essentials123 said:

Tes, they seem orchestrated. Even some of the Iranians I know who don't support the current government would rather have it than a Western aligned government that supports genocide. Many countries in the world are having inflation now not just Iran.

Obviously I'm not in Iran, and just get my news from Al Jazeera or western sources.  But I think the situation in Iran is not good.  Inflation is ridiculous right now, the currency is almost worthless, and they're either having a massive drought or occasional flooding.  A lot of the young people aren't even practicing Islam.  

It would not surprise me if CIA/Mossad are instigating protests.  But even if they were, the environment is there that they don't have to do much work to make it happen.

The real question is whether Iranian people are willing to push hard enough to see their government fall - and their country to become like Syria.  I'm am almost 100% positive that if the government of Iran falls, Israel will start immediately bombing as much of the Iranian military as it can to take advantage of the chaos.  Iran will become a puppet of Israel and the US, because they will have no way to defend themselves and have no choice.  Anytime they say anything against Israel, or try to build up a military, it will be bombed before it can be established.  

[Essentials123]

27 minutes ago, coldcow said:

Obviously I'm not in Iran, and just get my news from Al Jazeera or western sources.  But I think the situation in Iran is not good.  Inflation is ridiculous right now, the currency is almost worthless, and they're either having a massive drought or occasional flooding.  A lot of the young people aren't even practicing Islam.  

It would not surprise me if CIA/Mossad are instigating protests.  But even if they were, the environment is there that they don't have to do much work to make it happen.

The real question is whether Iranian people are willing to push hard enough to see their government fall - and their country to become like Syria.  I'm am almost 100% positive that if the government of Iran falls, Israel will start immediately bombing as much of the Iranian military as it can to take advantage of the chaos.  Iran will become a puppet of Israel and the US, because they will have no way to defend themselves and have no choice.  Anytime they say anything against Israel, or try to build up a military, it will be bombed before it can be established.  

That makes sense to me. Let's hope the government doesn't fall.

[AbdusSibtayn]

On 1/2/2026 at 6:52 AM, Essentials123 said:

Another round of Iranian protests... how to tell if they are accurately covered or not. What sources do you suggest to follow? PressTV does not say much.

The protests seem to have originated with genuine grievances about the economic situation (the Pezheskian admin's neoliberal policies, inflation, tanking value of the riyal, bureaucratic mismanagement and corruption etc) , but then the usual playbook (infiltrate, instigate,riot, vanish) comes into action. Here's a conversation about the topic-

 

I don't know what sources would accurately cover them, but talking to the locals, they seem to be concentrated within smaller towns and are fizzling out now. 

 

[AbdusSibtayn]

1 hour ago, coldcow said:

like Syria

Or like Libya. 

[AbdusSibtayn]

21 hours ago, 123SlaveOfAllah said:

Epstein files partially released, Netanyahu meets Trump, protests start hmm....

 https://t.me/c/1775675618/52126

Former CIA director Pompeo nonchalantly declaring that Mossad (and maybe even CIA) are instigating riots inside Iran.
With the dense network of Mossad agit-prop operators within the country which the 12-day war revealed the last June, one can imagine how easy this is to do.

[hasanhh]

On 1/1/2026 at 8:22 PM, Essentials123 said:

Another round of Iranian protests... how to tell if they are accurately covered or not. What sources do you suggest to follow? PressTV does not say much.

Iran media is likely afraid of both aggravating the situation and providing info bulletins to propagandists.

[hasanhh]

I saw/watched Ayat. Khamenei's  remarks on the inflation problem.

Suggestion to "foil enemy plots"--to use lRI gov't idiom:

Change currency.

Observation: Many countries use the USD as their national currency. Ecuador, El Salvador, East Timor, Micronesia, Marshal Islands, Palau, Caribbean Netherlands.  Other countries incorporate USD with their own: Liberia and Zimbabwe.

So IRl had two useable options. The Ruble or the Yuan.

I think the Yuan is best. One, because lRl is astride the SCO central focus. And because the Yuan is based on the second largest global economy and the Yuan is also valued in the PRC based on a basket of currencies.

 

[Essentials123]

1 hour ago, hasanhh said:

Change currency.

That's a good idea. Someone should consult you.

[coldcow]

4 hours ago, hasanhh said:

I saw/watched Ayat. Khamenei's  remarks on the inflation problem.

Suggestion to "foil enemy plots"--to use lRI gov't idiom:

Change currency.

Observation: Many countries use the USD as their national currency. Ecuador, El Salvador, East Timor, Micronesia, Marshal Islands, Palau, Caribbean Netherlands.  Other countries incorporate USD with their own: Liberia and Zimbabwe.

So IRl had two useable options. The Ruble or the Yuan.

I think the Yuan is best. One, because lRl is astride the SCO central focus. And because the Yuan is based on the second largest global economy and the Yuan is also valued in the PRC based on a basket of currencies.

 

But how to do that?  Would have to buy yuan from China so that people can exchange their money for yuan.  They'd have to give China a lot of free oil, or something else, to do so  

[Essentials123]

1 hour ago, coldcow said:

But how to do that?  Would have to buy yuan from China so that people can exchange their money for yuan.  They'd have to give China a lot of free oil, or something else, to do so  

Yes, I wonder would Iran even be able to give China enough oil to get the amount of Yuan it needs to run the country for the year... to cover the gross domestic product. 

[shadow_of_light]

On 1/2/2026 at 10:31 AM, Ali Najafi said:

Yeah glad some one opened this thread I was actually wanting to know whats going on in Iran, on X it shows its all very bad there? whast the actual news?

On Friday, i didnt see riots in Tehran. I have heard that there are riots in some towns. 

[coldcow]

On 1/4/2026 at 4:43 AM, shadow_of_light said:

On Friday, i didnt see riots in Tehran. I have heard that there are riots in some towns. 

Lots of videos coming out of Iran.  Not sure if there are the same protests from different angles, only in a few places and made to seem like they're all over.  Also reportedly over 20 protesters killed?

[Abu Nur]

Could this be just an distraction so Israel will install internal elements in Iran to prepare for the next attack?

[Essentials123]

Daniel Haqiqatjou raised the point that prior to Israel’s last attack on Iran there were economically protests (in May 2025) 

I don’t know if the protests are growing or fading based on social media. I think the total death count may be real but on both sides not just the protesters. Some police were killed to. Also allegedly some of the people social media has said are dead have come forth to say they are alive. I saw two instances like this.

[Ashvazdanghe]

15 hours ago, coldcow said:

Lots of videos coming out of Iran.  Not sure if there are the same protests from different angles, only in a few places and made to seem like they're all over.  Also reportedly over 20 protesters killed?

Salam your procedure about spreading  misinformation in favour of  rogue zionist state is a proven fact which you always have participated in such threads foe supporting rogue zionist state i by spreading misinformation & zionist propaganda against Iran .

[hasanhh]

On 1/3/2026 at 9:04 PM, Essentials123 said:

That's a good idea. Someone should consult you.

Nobody ever listens to me.

Just ask my ex-wife.

[hasanhh]

On 1/4/2026 at 12:14 AM, coldcow said:

But how to do that?  Would have to buy yuan from China so that people can exchange their money for yuan.  They'd have to give China a lot of free oil, or something else, to do so  

Legislate it or have the central bank just start with it ... but l would consult Beijing on the implementation.

[hasanhh]

On 1/7/2026 at 2:50 PM, coldcow said:

Lots of videos coming out of Iran.  Not sure if there are the same protests from different angles, only in a few places and made to seem like they're all over.  Also reportedly over 20 protesters killed?

I saw one alleged "protest" and it looked like a normal street scene. lt was the one with multiple rows of yellow taxis seen from above.

[Essentials123]

21 minutes ago, hasanhh said:

I saw one alleged "protest" and it looked like a normal street scene. lt was the one with multiple rows of yellow taxis seen from above.

That's hopeful that the protests are less of a deal than is being made out by the media. At the same time it makes me wonder if USA and Israel are trying to attack Iran soon. Therefore, they may make it seem in the press that the attack is justified because there is popular support behind a new government. I pray the people in Iran stay safe. You all give us hope that a sovereign and self sufficient nation is possible with the will of God. 

[hasanhh]

9 minutes ago, Essentials123 said:

 to attack Iran soon. 

One European media --l can't remember which one-- had a commentator that said this is coming.

l'd guesstimate mid March.

[Hassu93]

I think the protest will escalate and USA/Israel will start attack on pretext of helping democracy 

One of major drawbacks of Iran over last 15 years has been them letting a few people get rich on behest of everyone else. The sanctions did a lot of damage but they did not fight back. Russia with sanctions over the last couple of years has been able to maintain both it's economy and their currency 

Major economic discontent amongst population always makes way for enemy to infiltrate. The danger is lot more when they are willing to invest billions to topple the government. 

Eventually they need economic reforms

[Meedy]

@Ashvazdanghe salam brother. I hope you are well.

What's your thought on the current president? I feel like he doesn't get care and would be happy for Iran to fall. He doesn't get along well with ayatollah  Khamenei, does he?

It does not matter how much Iran willing to compromise, the West does NOT want a deal even if Iran gives up it nuclear program. The Iranian government should understand this better. 

If Iran falls, Islam falls, simple as that. Unfortunately almost all Sunni/Islamic countries are obedience to the West, hence they did not take a step to help Palestinian. 

[GEU_40]

On 1/3/2026 at 6:29 AM, coldcow said:

and their country to become like Syria

The situation of Syria is not as bleak as some people are trying to portray it.

[Haji 2003]

The leader of one British fascist group was recently in Israel

 

https://x.com/NeilClark66/status/2009391168032002381

 

[Essentials123]

1 hour ago, GEU_40 said:

The situation of Syria is not as bleak as some people are trying to portray it.

What supporting reasons do you have to support your conclusion? 

[GEU_40]

15 minutes ago, Essentials123 said:

What supporting reasons do you have to support your conclusion? 

Since this topic is about the Iranian protests, I will be brief. I have been there and witnessed the ground reality first hand. Syrians in general are quite united and they desire nothing more than rebuilding the country before anything else. And rest assured, they are making great strides.

[Abu Hassanain]

38 minutes ago, GEU_40 said:

Since this topic is about the Iranian protests, I will be brief. I have been there and witnessed the ground reality first hand. Syrians in general are quite united and they desire nothing more than rebuilding the country before anything else. And rest assured, they are making great strides.

Salam

Into what ? It is becoming a salafi proxy of Israel la . A Syria not aligned with Iran, protecting the shrines, helping Hizballah, opposing Israel la, and supporting resistance to the eastern and western block does us Ash Shia no good .

[GEU_40]

6 minutes ago, Abu Hassanain said:

protecting the shrines

Don't worry about the shrines. They are safe and sound. Just visited them recently.

 

8 minutes ago, Abu Hassanain said:

salafi proxy of Israel la

This was what I was talking about. No such thing is happening.

[Essentials123]

15 minutes ago, Abu Hassanain said:

A Syria not aligned with Iran, protecting the shrines, helping Hizballah, opposing Israel la, and supporting resistance to the eastern and western block does us Ash Shia no good .

I tend to agree. It doesn't look like Syria is doing well at all. If I am wrong that is for the best. Once their leader stepped in the ceasefire with Palestine and Lebanon fell apart and Iran was attacked by Israel using Syrian airspace 6 months later. This is not good to have one ones shoulders. Also, even this week there are fights between SDF and the Syrian government happening in cities across Syria. Not to mention the moral bankruptcy to broker a deal this year to share intelligence with Israel. The latter I suppose may lead to some degree of financial support to Syria. The Algerians fought for their freedom from the imperialists for over 100 years so it is hard to understand the Syrians being too tired to do anything else but ally with imperialists after 15 years of civil war. Also, I think it is relevant to the Mossad infiltrated protests happening in Iran right now. If Syria was not in their pocket it can be argued Mossad would not be so bold to instigate rioting in the rightful protests.  

Edited January 9 by Essentials123