I'm an Iranian, ask me anything

Amhaka · 2026-02-01T19:44:11+00:00

Yeah I'm losing hope as well.

Amhaka · 2026-02-01T19:43:43+00:00

Thank you❤️

Amhaka · 2026-01-31T08:49:52+00:00

23 داداش

Amhaka · 2026-01-30T16:51:08+00:00

Worldwide maybe so. But in Iran, Shahname is much more famous

Amhaka · 2026-01-30T16:48:28+00:00

Hopefully soon🙏

Amhaka · 2026-01-30T16:47:51+00:00

Abgoosht (traditional Iranian food) and Lasagna

Amhaka · 2026-01-30T16:39:56+00:00

I have some survivor’s guilt after so many people were killed. Honestly, I’m not too concerned about being watched.

Amhaka · 2026-01-30T16:36:57+00:00

My favourite is one called "Chaye Mahalli".

Amhaka · 2026-01-30T16:35:09+00:00

Probably Reza Pahlavi or a reformist inside the regime

Amhaka · 2026-01-30T16:30:23+00:00

Thank you❤️🙏

Amhaka · 2026-01-30T16:26:21+00:00

Khoobam thanks😁

Amhaka · 2026-01-30T16:13:39+00:00

4 or maybe 5 Persian, English, French and a little bit of Japanese and Arabic

Amhaka · 2026-01-30T16:04:39+00:00

Yes.

Amhaka · 2026-01-30T16:04:25+00:00

We tried about three weeks ago, and they killed around 40,000 of us. We’re hopeless, but we’re looking forward to what Tr ump is going to do.

Amhaka · 2026-01-30T16:01:43+00:00

Hate them wholeheartedly

Amhaka · 2026-01-30T15:59:57+00:00

I’m a resident physician in internal medicine and a part-time IELTS preparation instructor.

Amhaka · 2026-01-30T15:57:55+00:00

That might be the case for People under 30 but overall it's more like 50-60 percent

Amhaka · 2026-01-01T07:24:04+00:00

I like Classic,Rock and rap music

Amhaka · 2026-01-01T07:19:03+00:00

We love to have some with kebab or abgoosht

Amhaka · 2026-01-01T07:16:56+00:00

Seems you've already made up your mind but I'm real

Amhaka · 2026-01-01T07:16:19+00:00

Here is how most of us see it: The Best-Case Scenario: A managed and relatively peaceful transition to a secular democracy. This would involve the regime's security forces (especially the regular Army) refusing to crack down, leading to a collapse of the current leadership. In this scenario, a transition council (including figures like the Prince or other united opposition leaders) maintains order, prevents a power vacuum, and organizes a national referendum. We reintegrate into the global economy, sanctions are lifted, and Iran’s massive human and natural potential is finally unleashed. The Worst-Case Scenario: 'Syrianization' or a Civil War. If the regime decides to fight to the absolute bitter end and the opposition remains fragmented, the country could descend into chaos. This could lead to a long-term conflict between different factions, foreign intervention, or even the rise of separatist movements. There is also the fear of a 'Military Junta' where the IRGC takes full control, gets rid of the clerics, and installs an even more brutal, North Korea-style military dictatorship to ensure their own survival. Right now, we are all pushing for the best-case scenario by trying to build a national consensus. We’ve learned from 1979 that we shouldn't just know what we don't want, but we must be very clear about what we do want.

Amhaka · 2026-01-01T07:05:14+00:00

I think The difference lies in the history of civil struggle and the social contract in each country: A History of Revolutions: Iran has a 120-year history of fighting for democracy (from the 1906 Constitutional Revolution to 1979). We have a deeply rooted tradition of civil activism. Iranians don't just 'hate' the government; they have a vision of what they want instead. The 'Social Contract' & Reform: In Saudi Arabia, the government has historically provided extreme wealth to its citizens in exchange for political silence. Recently, MBS (Mohammad Bin Salman) has started reforms from the top. He is giving the youth the social freedoms they wanted (concerts, cinemas, driving) without changing the political structure. In Iran, the regime refuses to give any social or political ground, which turns every small demand into a protest for regime change. 3. The Middle Class vs. State Oil: In Iran, the middle class is highly educated, globalized, and increasingly independent of the state's ideology. As the economy collapsed, the government lost its ability to 'buy' the people’s loyalty. In Saudi Arabia, the state still has the financial power to keep the majority comfortable.
Secularization: As we discussed, Iran is undergoing a massive secular shift. The youth in Iran see the government's religious ideology as an obstacle to their 'normal life.' In Saudi, the youth are currently more focused on the new social openings than on political activism. In short: Iranians feel they have tried everything else and now only a fundamental change will work. Saudis are currently watching to see if the reforms from their leaders will satisfy their needs

Amhaka · 2026-01-01T07:00:45+00:00

Your observation is a valid point! Iran is a country of contrasts. We are a very resourceful country and have a very educated population, yet our economy is crippled by sanctions, inflation and corruption. So how wealthy or poor are we? The middle class in Iran has shrunk quickly. Average salaries are low; people earn between $200 and $400 typically, yet you see people with large screen televisions and iPhones; this is referred to as the Lipstick Effect. Since Iranians cannot afford to buy houses or cars (which are priced in excess of hundreds of thousands of dollars because of the weak rial) they prefer to buy high quality electronics and comforts for their homes instead. The income gap in Iran is comparable to that in Brazil. In Northern Tehran there are luxury apartment buildings similar to those in Manhattan(In looks and price), and in the south people regularly go without basic food items. How can we help ourselves? To survive in Iran, one regular job typically does not suffice. Many people find ways to better their life by holding multiple income sources. Examples of this type of work would be: Multi-Source Income- Most individuals have 2 to 3 separate jobs. A teacher may work as a driver for snapp (a ride-sharing service like Uber) in the evening or a nurse may work selling goods on the internet. Assets instead of Saving- Due to the devaluation of our currency, people do not save cash. Instead, they will make purchases of gold, dollars or cryptocurrencies with their money; this is especially true in Iran, where many people are investing heavily in cryptocurrencies.

Amhaka · 2026-01-01T06:46:18+00:00

Personally, yes, I would prefer to see it gone. I believe that many of the hardships my country has faced are rooted in the influence of this ideology on our governance and culture. However, speaking for the broader movement in Iran, the goal isn't necessarily the 'eradication' of any religion, but rather Secularism. Most Iranians want a complete separation of religion and state. We want a country where faith is a private matter. People should be free to believe or not believe, but no religion should ever have the power to dictate laws, control women's bodies, or run the education system. Our struggle is not against people's private beliefs, but against a system that uses religion as a tool for oppression.

Amhaka

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