A Quick Look

There is no doubt that the Islamic Republic is a brutal regime governing the people who have tolerated it for more than four decades and have always tried to reform it, with no success. But the regime has been declining further into the abyss, by acting illogically and unreasonably in its internal politics. A clear example of that is presidential elections and its policies and methods of electing, which limits candidates to the approval of a few illiterate mullahs, resulting in such incompetent heads of states. People's protests and demonstrations throughout the country due to encroachments, killings, theft, ignoring the smallest needs of the people, and political-scientific-social decline continue, and will continue until extensive changes are made in the country.

Recently, after the significant demonstrations of the people regarding hijab, Iranians who have sought refuge in foreign countries from this regime, as well as a smaller group in Iran, have turned their attention to the royal regime and Reza Pahlavi. Bearing in mind that the population of Iran is now several times the population of the time of the revolution. Considering that more than four decades have passed since the Iranian revolution, it is clear that the majority of Iranians living in Iran are those who did not participate in the Iranian revolution of four and a half decades ago. The same percentage is probably made up of Iranians outside of Iran. Therefore, we should see why the revolution of more than four decades ago has been forgotten. Although there are countless films and documents about the Iranian revolution, and the reasons why this revolution came to fruition, it seems that a huge group of Iranians, especially those who live in the shadow of this disgraceful regime, are not aware of various stages of that revolution, and why people were fed up with the monarchy which led to a revolution. There are some clips of those who were active in the revolution, apologizing for their mistakes which led to the event. Therefore, it is necessary to explain what caused people's movement, and then the revolution, for those who recommend that we return to the previous regime.

Of course, There are those who believe in the revolution, whether they participated in it or not. It was however interesting to know, although it was not clear to those agreeing with the revolution, that from the time of the first protest in the streets until the time of the Shah leaving and Khomeini returning to Iran, did not take long. This was extremely rapid and took the revolution from the first protest in the streets until Khomeini emerged in Iran a very short time, compared to other revolutions, which makes one think that it was accelerated by some outside forces. It is documented in detail what those forces were, and how the uprising was managed secretly by the superpowers. By studying the history of Iran, we can conclude that political powers arise during the decline and collapse of the ruling regime, and depending on the attitude of its founder, either they progress rapidly or they fall after one or two generations, replaced by another regime. The Pahlavi dynasty also came into being when Qajar was rapidly declining. Of course, foreign powers also played a significant role in overthrowing the Qajar dynasty as well as the first Pahlavi king. This was at a time when Europe and America were developing rapidly, and new inventions and discoveries were maturing in these two continents. This caused not only last Qajar kings’, but also Reza Shah's reliance on European countries. Of course, American government was struggling with slavery and other racial differences while there were well-wishers and humanists in the United States, such as Dr. Samuel Martin Jordan, who traveled to other countries and served the people of those countries, such as Iran. The American landscape continued to change in more than two centuries between the two world wars, and inflation and unemployment were rampant during the first four years of Franklin Roosevelt's presidency. At that time, inflation in America was on a dangerous slope, when John Maynard Keynes prevented a total collapse of the economy by introducing some semi-socialist economic policies into the system, which resulted re-election of the president. And yet, American government had not reached the supremacy to become a globally powerful economic system until the years between the two world wars. Eventually, this country became a world superpower after World War II, and one of the first countries under its influence was Iran. This trend continued through the decline of second Pahlavi king that caused his downfall. Of course, what replaced it, which is known as the clerical regime, was and is far more inferior and brutal than the Pahlavi regime ever was, and in comparison, people elevate Pahlavi dynasty to the top and aspire to such a leadership.

The reliance of the Pahlavi family on the western governments can be clearly seen in Reza Shah's dependence on the German government in World War II, which led to the Germans passing through Iran to attack the Soviet Union. They accomplished this by constructing a north-south train line in Iran, in order to reach the Soviets by landing on Persian Gulf and crossing to the north of the country. However, when Germans were defeated, the Allies deported Reza Shah and replaced him with his son. As a result, policies of the new Shah were dictated to him through western empires. When Mossadegh became his prime minister, he endeavored increasing government’s revenue by controlling production of Iran’s national treasure, oil, which had been completely overtaken by the British. What Mossadegh wanted for Iran was to nationalize Iran's most valuable export, which until then was in foreign hands. His wishes were also supported by the vast majority of Iranians. But instead of siding with the people of his country, the Shah of Iran supported the West, and by hiring mobsters, he toppled Mosaddegh’s government and approved an American coup, named TP Ajax.

One of the biggest betrayals of the leadership group in Iran is to dominate all economic affairs and pass it on to friends and relatives. When we look at the history of Iran, we notice this trend in every dynasty. For example, the last royal family of Iran had taken so much wealth out of Iran after the revolution, that not a single person from this group had to work to meet their material needs, in the past four and a half decades. The misuses and embezzlements of the only non-monarchy government in Iran, the Islamic regime, are constantly increasing and there is no reminder necessary. In this way, the national assets of the Iranian people have always been plundered and a poor and needy nation has been left behind. The population of Iran, which has multiplied due to the mismanagement of the Islamic regime, is not even able to meet its basic needs.

I read somewhere that if America attacks Iran in retaliation for three American soldiers who were killed by Iranian missiles, the region will be set on fire and the first effect will be a rapid increase in the price of oil. In the late nineteen sixties and early nineteen seventies, due to the policies of increasing oil prices by OPEC and other oil organizations, the income of the middle class in Iran became significantly higher, and it reached its maximum purchasing power. In fact, a new middle class had emerged in Iran that could easily travel to foreign countries, and Iran's money had gained a higher value. This increase was what Mossadegh had in mind three decades earlier, and the Shah had prevented it. One of the reasons that this increase came into effect was the independence of the oil industry in Iran and the expulsion of foreigners by Mossadegh. Of course, those who bought this oil were not happy with the increase. It should be noted that the Shah's goal at the end of his reign was to bring Iran's economic and industrial position to a higher level, compatible with Japan and perhaps even higher. There is no doubt that if this process continued, his wishes would have been fulfilled. But unfortunately, he did not think about the fact that he himself had prevented this project a few decades before, at the behest of the West. During his last trip to America as Iran's leader, a huge demonstration by Iranians abroad against the Shah was held in front of the White House, and this was the turning point that alerted Carter's cautious administration to his political weaknesses. Therefore, the Shah had to be replaced. If a rowdy horse cannot be tamed, the only option left is to knock him down.

Khomeini’s rise to power suddenly and after years of residing in Iraq, and then his move to France by the order of the superpowers, and the reason for his sudden rise can be viewed through available videos. It is noticeable that he was easily able to take over the leadership of an uprising which turned into a revolution overnight. What we called The Left in Iran was either under Islamic influence or was supported by the northern neighbor, and leaders of those movements decided to support Khomeini as well. The Shah also left Iran and went to Egypt on an order by the United States, and since his existence was causing trouble, they took him to America for treatment, and got rid of him altogether.

Dictators have expiration dates for American governments. As long as they are beneficial to their interest, they must somehow remain in place. But sometimes they forget that they should continue the path that is in the interest of their sponsors, and not their own people. We have seen an example of it in many countries, when the dictators forget the interests of the master, that is the end date for them. America, which was angered by the Shah's leadership in OPEC and the significant increase in oil prices, in addition to his recent speeches in doing things for the development of his country and turning it into a global industrial power without consulting the masters, had no choice but to remove the Shah. However, it was not possible for the United States to attack Iran, in addition to the fact that America's policy of attacking Middle Eastern countries in the past few decades was not conceivable at the time, due to the existence of the Soviet Union. Another option was a coup in Iran, but it would take a long time. The Shah's visit to America and the huge demonstrations against him opened the door for observing American policy makers. They noticed that the greatest enemies of the Shah were Iranians themselves. They were those who were tired of the Shah's dependent policies, his dictatorship, political prisoners, and events such as the coup against Mossadegh, and wished for a better regime. For this purpose, American government began by sending agents to Iran to visit Shah's prisons. One of the political prisoners was Dr. Morteza Mohit who was serving his sentence in Evin prison. He, who had studied as a physician in the United States, was chosen as a translator between the prisoners and American visitors. Dr. Mohit claims that since his grandfather was an Ayatollah, he had always been invited to tea by religious figures in prison. He says that after the American agents visited the prison, the behavior of religious political prisoners and mullahs changed towards him, as they would not invite him to have tea any longer, and after some time they were released from the prison altogether. US government had well understood that the best anti-regime fighter is Khomeini, and to support him, they should establish his connection with the mullahs inside Iran. Let's remember that it was from that time that anti-regime tapes were circulating all over Iran, and many of them were Khomeini's speeches. Without going into details, documents clearly show that the revolution was completely planned by America, and it was successfully implemented step by step. Sensing the danger, the Shah, thinking that the US still supported him, carried out the orders of the US, from imprisoning those who had served him for years, such as the Cabinet of Ministers and the Prime Minister himself, to installing one of the old opponents as the prime minister. Afterwards and as soon as American government asked him to leave Iran, he accepted it without question. There is no doubt that if he did not pay attention to American orders, the revolution would never have happened, although Carter government had other tactics up its sleeve, regardless.

Unfortunately, at that time, only a limited number of Iranians had a complete understanding of Islam, and religion in general, and knew what damage such ideologies could cause. Since the government supported Islam and propagated it and celebrated Shiet Islam’s religious festivities, most Iranians believed in it even if they refused to perform religious rituals. Photographs of the Shah visiting Imams' graves and his Hajj ceremony were published in newspapers and magazines from time to time. As a result, mosques and other religious buildings were regularly built, and Islam was fully propagated by the regime.

In this way, Khomeini, along with his radical supports, such as Yazdi and Qutbzadeh, were able to conquer Iran easily. Because looting and killing are on the agenda of every religion, especially Islam, and because the leaders of other political groups also saw his face on the moon (!) Khomeini became Imam, and Imams historically begin with murder and killing. After driving other forces away from the political scene by murder and imprisonment, Khomeini decided to burn their roots, and the killing of thousands of Iranian youths in Iranian prisons at the end of the first decade of the revolution, was an end to the leftist and nationalist forces. In general, the Shah could not do as much services as Khomeini accomplished for the United States policies in Iran, while chanting death to America. For example, during the reign of the Shah, United States encouraged him to attack Iraq in order to overthrow Saddam's regime, who had been modernizing his country. Shah who had greatly helped American policies in Oman, by destroying their anti-government guerrillas, was the best person to accomplish that mission. But instead of attacking Iraqi regime, the Shah gave Saddam a hand in friendship. In the end, Khomeini fought this war, and not only crushed the Iraqi military, but he also destroyed all the military reserves of the Shah, who was the largest client of American arm manufacturers, while he was in power.

​Perhaps it is appropriate to say something about an army, military forces, war and homeland defense. In general, war is a struggle between two states. Keep in mind that those who are killed in wars are not government officials, but the simple people of two countries who do not have any enmity with each other. It should be stressed that a war is a struggle between two states. All wars are planned by governments and begin to fulfill political interests, such as geographical expansion of territory or economic dominance. Soldiers fighting for governments have no opposition with each other, and it is their own governments that send them to their deaths. The tactic of governments is to arise a sense of patriotism and propaganda in defense of the motherland. People should always be aware that the army and the military forces are for the stability and permanency of those who rule, and to continue their rule. Taking another person's life cannot be justified by any means. Therefore, the best way to coexist and live without worries is to avoid wars. Young people should know that nothing in this world is worth killing another person.

Currently, regarding the relationship with the West and with what is called imperialism, the position of the Iranian government is in line with the interests of its people. But Iranian regime’s internal policies are against the great majority of Iranians’ interests, and it is necessary for the regime to moderate its policies visa vis Iranian people living in Iran. An overthrow of the government would create an anarchy and would destroy Iran as one nation. As long as the Iranian regime puts Iranian people in such a political and economic deadlock, although it has lived for about half a century, it has nowhere to go but downhill. If another revolution takes place in Iran, which is unlikely because the political forces have been castrated, Iran will turn into disorder and chaos. The only way to pass this regime is a redirection in changing the attitude of the leaders, replacing them with more progressive leaders, or the collapse of its members by joining the people of Iran. We are witnessing today, and to some extent, how the figures of the regime have been criticizing their government, coming out one by one against the policies of the regime, vis-à-vis Hijab, and other issues. The only way, which is already taking place, and it needs to speed up and expand, is the leakage and then the fall of those in power, to be replaced by a more accountable group. This trend is progressively happening now.