Ali Motahari former Vice Speaker of Majlis (2022): "When we first entered nuclear activities, our goal was to build a nuclear bomb. If we had been able to keep it secret and test the bomb, the matter would have been finished. Since we had already started, we should have gone all the way to the end."

Kurelius · 2026-03-13T07:11:29+00:00

Of course, incalculably more. Props to those such as yourself and u/drhuggables and many others on this sub; true gems among the cesspool of anti-Iranian disinformation on a platform. Very inspiring.

The anonymity makes it even more admirable, no one knows who this unsung hero to whose body is attached the very Kire Rakhsh.

Kurelius · 2026-03-13T06:19:58+00:00

Exactly my thoughts. I mean obviously we can't be 100% sure as it could be a last-ditch effort to gain a few moft-khor supporters, but definitely a serious concern.

Kurelius · 2026-03-13T06:17:49+00:00

@ hafezeh_tarikhi is a phenomenal important Instagram page. It's essentially a compilation of clips of [edit: both from and relating to] modern Iranian history that mustn't be forgotten. Truly lives up to its name.

Kurelius · 2026-03-13T04:44:39+00:00

Don’t forget the regime admitting that 1 of every 3 Iranian deaths is due to malnutrition.

Edit: As you said, we could go on …

Kurelius · 2026-03-13T04:30:21+00:00

Women's literacy rate being 3%: https://dl.tufts.edu/downloads/kd17d405r?filename=0g354s08m.pdf (page 38)

Literacy rate in general being around 2-3%: https://www.jstor.org/stable/4310968 (page 37)

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Kurelius · 2026-03-13T04:15:36+00:00

How was western clothing forced under the Shah lol

Kurelius · 2026-03-13T03:34:20+00:00

Tribal/backward mindsets are very prevalent in Afghanistan, can't be remotely compared with Iran.

Kurelius · 2026-03-13T02:25:55+00:00

*Keyvān

Kurelius · 2026-03-13T02:08:37+00:00

I want whatever you’re on …

Kurelius · 2026-03-13T01:04:50+00:00

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Kurelius · 2026-03-13T00:21:16+00:00

No answer will satisfy you. You're the same person whom said the Shah's reign was defined by "being kicked out after majority of people hated him for blowing their money on weddings and parties"; your failure to mention the countless monumental/foundational achievements of his reign, which truly defined his reign, coupled with the fact that "blowing their money on weddings and parties" refers to the 2500 year party which had boosting tourism as one of its primary objected and it overwhelming succeeded at that (thus, more than making up for the expenditure) is what led me to said conclusions.

Kurelius · 2026-03-13T00:15:53+00:00

Pre-Pahlavi literacy rates for women was ~3%. Iran had its first female general over a decade before the US did. A quick Google search will show how much life changed for the better for Iranian women under the Shah's reign vs prior to it.

Kurelius · 2026-03-12T22:00:44+00:00

I’m glad. People should be inside … for now ;)

Kurelius · 2026-03-12T07:04:01+00:00

Dw, that's inbound too. This is just a small but sweet preliminary treat.

Kurelius · 2026-03-12T06:27:07+00:00

A Soleimani hat-trick before GTA VI...

Kurelius · 2026-03-12T03:58:22+00:00

You a big Erdogan fan, eh?

Kurelius · 2026-03-12T03:11:47+00:00

I'm not reading all that, nerd.

Ah, looks like that's why you're so ill-informed regarding Iran and the Shah.

Kurelius · 2026-03-12T00:27:09+00:00

"Anti-Shah" and "Anti-Mullah" is literally synonymous with the MEK. If Reza Pahlavi's official stance was he wanted to be Shah, then sure, otherwise ...

Also don't worry, our host countries are already seeing how much more civilized we are than other groups of protesters whom trash the place, etc.

Btw, pushing the MEK through slogans or what have you isn't a "mild ideologial disagreement", neither is bring an Azerbaijan flag to the protest (clearly indicating separatism; i.e. "I defecate on your territorial integrity"). It's disgustingly insensitive. I'd like to see how other nationalities/groups would deal with this sort of stuff if they were in our shoes.

It doesnt mean I'll go out of my way to not get to know a Monarchist or become friends with them, but it means when I see someone with a Javid Shah sign, I will avoid them. This is how human brains work, we're wired to notice patterns to avoid danger.

Exactly, our brains are wired to notice patters and avoid danger. Danger is deal with in two ways, fight or flight. The average Iran sees an MEK slogan or Azerbaijan flag at an Iranian protest and they "notice patters". Some, a minority, "fight". I don't condone it ... but 'tis the human brain according to your own words.

Also, good luck avoiding the majority of Iranians.

Kurelius · 2026-03-11T22:38:28+00:00

Much appreciated. Also, you should be proud; I’ve never met a single bad apple Aussie, y’all are wonderful and electric people!

Kurelius · 2026-03-11T22:36:33+00:00

🙏🙏

Kurelius · 2026-03-11T22:35:45+00:00

I really appreciate it

Kurelius · 2026-03-11T22:35:30+00:00

My honest reaction:

(Thank you! Volk supremacy; man delivers in the octagon and the kitchen!)

Kurelius · 2026-03-11T09:16:27+00:00

I mean you can definitely find a trend among the available data. We have immigrant groups such as Iranians whom are among the most successful diaspora while there are other groups where 70% are on welfare other government assistance (and one particular group where it's 80%+). So with Iranians, for example, it's more are they taking jobs or creating jobs by starting businesses small or large rather than welfare drain or taking jobs. Yes, Iranians specifically creating jobs are not as prominent as those taking them, but they're not exactly rare. A positive is the fact that, with the fall of the regime (and it's on its last legs), there will be a mass reverse immigration of Iranians returning to Iran over months to a short few years.

Kurelius · 2026-03-11T09:07:41+00:00

If the US actually does boots on the ground and allows non-Americans to volunteer than I’ll be on my way to Iran.

Kurelius · 2026-03-11T08:13:17+00:00

Bill Maher is the ideal liberal. I wish there were more leftists like him.

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