When War Becomes an Excuse: How Economic Pressure Is Being Shifted Onto Ordinary People

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  By Reza Hoseani Iran’s economic crisis is no longer just a headline — it has become part of everyday life. Skyrocketing prices, the continuous collapse of the national currency, and shrinking household purchasing power are now affecting nearly every segment of society. But an important question remains: Are these hardships truly the direct result of war and external pressure, or are they rooted in domestic economic policies and political decisions? While state media repeatedly blame regional tensions and foreign conflicts for inflation and market instability, many economists argue that the current crisis is driven far more by internal policymaking than by war itself.   War as a Cover for Internal Economic Failure For years, whenever Iran’s economy entered a deeper phase of crisis, official narratives pointed to external enemies and international tensions. However, economic experts say the immediate impact of war rarely causes inflation on this scale in such a sho...
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‘Iran’s days are numbered’ US Congressman in urgent warning to Islamic regime

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By Rachel O'Donoghue
The Republican said the end of the Islamic Republic is in sight, saying the regime could be kicked out of power “in the blink of an eye”.

Protests in the country have continued this month after first erupting late last year due to anger at soaring unemployment and economic problems.
These spiralled into bigger demonstrations as citizens vented their anger at the regime ruled by religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
But despite Tehran clamping down on the protests, with hundreds of demonstrators rounded up and arrested, Mr Rohrabacher said they signal the end for the regime.
He was speaking yesterday at a conference in Paris organised by the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and the People’s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (PMOI).

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The demonstrations stem from dissatisfaction with the weak economy, unemployment and rising prices
  • The demonstrations stem from dissatisfaction with the weak economy, unemployment and rising prices
  • An Iranian woman raises her fist in defiance amid clouds of tear gas
  • A protestor holds up a placard
  • ANGER: Iranian students in action at at Tehran University
  • Tear gas is fired at students protesting against the government
  • The anti-government protests began in December 2017
  • Iranian students scuffle with police at the University of Tehran
Mr Rohrabacher, who is the head of the Foreign Affairs Committee on Europe, Eurasia and Emerging Threats, told Daily Star Online: “This uprising, although right now it looks like it has gone away, but it has not.
“It is just under the surface right now and can pop up at any moment.
“I think the prospects [for a regime change] are very, very good. The mullah regime’s days are numbered.
“The uprising that started several months ago is now right under the surface.
“It can jump up again before anyone knows and the mullah regime could end up being kicked out of power in a blink of an eye. Their days are numbered.”
Mr Rohrabacher also praised Prudent Donald Trump’s approach to Iran, saying the days of the United States turning a blind eye are over.
Previous President Barack Obama was repeatedly criticised for his failure to address Iran.
This included Obama brokering a nuclear deal with the country that saw billions of dollars of assets unfrozen, which it is claimed Iran has used to fund Islamist terrorism around the world with.
But Mr Rohrabacher said any regime change must be forced by Iranian citizens, with the US helping
He explained: “The most important thing for our President is not to do things that undermine those who are struggling in the streets against the dictatorship.
“We have to be very strong and very tough on the mullahs’ regime. But we cannot do the job for the people of Iran. We have to let them know that we are on their side but they cannot count on the US to be the one that makes the change of the regime in their country.
“We believe in regime change in Iran but it has to come from within and not from without.”
Maryam Rajavi

Mr Rohrabacher has warned that unless the regime is overthrown, it will continue to spread Islamist terrorism around the world, adding: “Some of the worst part of this is that you have a regime in Tehran that is based on a fanatic religious conviction of radical Islamic theory that they are spreading through terrorism and through meddling and violence throughout the region and even in different parts of the world.
“The mullah regime is an enemy of democratic government.”
NCRI leader Maryam Rajavi also said the protests show the regime is on the brink of crumbling.
This article was first published by dailystar.

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