Now Is That Moment In History

Neither Israel nor the US have an objective of regime change
It’s obvious to anyone thinking clearly that the policies of both the U.S. and Israel are ultimately aimed at internal change in Iran, because the current ruling theocracy is incompatible with regional stability, global norms, or the well-being of its people. The regime must go. What Iran needs, and what its people increasingly demand, is a peaceful, democratic system grounded in individual freedom and open markets. Such a transformation wouldn't just end decades of repression; it would unlock Iran’s immense economic potential. With its educated population, vast natural resources, and strategic location, Iran could emerge not just as a functioning state, but as an economic powerhouse in the region. The only thing standing in the way is the regime clinging to power while the country starves for opportunity.
 
It’s obvious to anyone thinking clearly that the policies of both the U.S. and Israel are ultimately aimed at internal change in Iran, because the current ruling theocracy is incompatible with regional stability, global norms, or the well-being of its people. The regime must go. What Iran needs, and what its people increasingly demand, is a peaceful, democratic system grounded in individual freedom and open markets. Such a transformation wouldn't just end decades of repression; it would unlock Iran’s immense economic potential. With its educated population, vast natural resources, and strategic location, Iran could emerge not just as a functioning state, but as an economic powerhouse in the region. The only thing standing in the way is the regime clinging to power while the country starves for opportunity.
There's an entire Islamist culture in the way. Whether this has shown enough weakness for non Islamists to take advantage is truly going to reveal in the next few weeks. Rally around the flag effect is strong regardless of circumstances.
 
Correction: it has exposed the Islamic Republic as WEAK and ineffectual.
I'll defer to your characterization of weakness, since here on the Political Board you are the absolute definition of weak:
Weak spine
Weak intellect
Weak moral compass
 
Europe becoming more Iranian is more likely than Iran becoming more European.
 
There's an entire Islamist culture in the way. Whether this has shown enough weakness for non Islamists to take advantage is truly going to reveal in the next few weeks. Rally around the flag effect is strong regardless of circumstances.
The Arab world is quietly cheering what just happened in Iran.
 
Seems to me this war will only strengthen public support for the government. Rally-round-the-flag effect.
Much of Iran's fanatical leadership has been decapitated. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is in hiding, and the IRGC is in disarray, with many defecting. It seems to be a historic moment for people yearning to be free to stand up and seize control.
 

‘This Is Our Berlin Wall Moment’: Crown Prince Of Iran Calls For Islamic Regime To Step Down​

Reza Pahlavi calls for "Iran’s territorial integrity, individual liberties and equality of all citizens; separation of religion and state."
By
Hank Berrien

Jun 23, 2025 DailyWire.com
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The exiled Crown Prince of Iran, Reza Pahlavi, is calling on the Iranian people to rid themselves of the tyrannical Islamic regime, declaring, “This is our Berlin Wall moment.”

Pahlavi referred to the historic November 1989 moment when Germans on both sides of the Berlin Wall separating east and West Germany surged forward and crossed over the wall, marking the beginning of the end of East Germany’s repressive government.

Pahlavi, speaking in Paris at a press conference, called for Iran Supreme leader Ali Khamenei to step down, asserting, “Our beloved Iran has been dragged into a devastating conflict, the architect of which is no other than Ali Khamenei and his corrupt destructive faction. He has driven our nation’s economy to the brink of collapse, plundered our national infrastructure and resources, squandered the nation’s wealth on developing nuclear weapons, shattered Iran’s security, and stolen the sovereignty of the Iranian people.”

“Credible reports indicate that Ali Khamenei’s family and the family of senior officials are making preparations to flee Iran. The regime is on its last legs in towns and cities across the country. The military is fractured,” he noted.

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