Iranians Show Relief, Not Fear, Over New Leader, Expert Says

Majority of Iranians Welcome Regime Change, Expert Claims

TEHRAN, Iran – Despite state media reports of widespread celebration following the appointment of a new Ayatollah, a significant portion of the Iranian population is reportedly experiencing relief rather than fear, according to Tina Ghazi Morad, editor-in-chief of Manoto TV, an independent Persian language broadcaster. Ghazi Morad stated in a recent interview that contrary to official narratives, many ordinary Iranians are openly expressing gratitude towards figures like Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, viewing recent actions as instrumental in dismantling the current regime.

Propaganda vs. Reality: The Islamic Republic’s Narrative

Ghazi Morad challenged the Iranian regime’s long-standing narrative of invincibility and regional dominance, attributing these claims to decades of “fake propaganda.” She argued that the perception of the Islamic Republic’s power, particularly its proxies, is often exaggerated by the regime and its international lobby groups. “They offer wrong narratives to the world that they are so powerful they can take over the whole Middle East,” Ghazi Morad explained, but added that “if there is a will to counter them seriously, it’s not true and they can be destroyed over a short period of time.” The expert pointed to Israel’s actions in June as an example that shattered this “vision of invincibility.”

Public Reaction: Relief and Defiance

The expert described a striking sentiment among many Iranians who are no longer exhibiting fear but rather a sense of relief. Videos circulating from within Iran reportedly show citizens calmly observing targeted sites, believing they are not the intended targets, and some even expressing joy over the downfall of those involved in suppressing protests. Ghazi Morad highlighted that the regime’s use of “open violence” during recent crackdowns, such as those in January, has become a double-edged sword. Instead of instilling paralyzing fear, it has, for many, led to a “death of fear” – a terrifying prospect for the ruling establishment.

“Many ordinary Iranians are not showing fear, they are showing relief. In many of the videos, people openly thank Trump and Netanyahu and say this war is destroying a murderous regime.”

– Tina Ghazi Morad, Editor-in-Chief, Manoto TV

Understanding Regime Supporters: Beyond Fear

Addressing the question of why a minority might still support the regime, Ghazi Morad emphasized the need to understand the “mafia-style terrorist ideological lunatic regime” in its entirety. She criticized Western analysis for often failing to grasp the totalitarian nature of the Islamic Republic, stating that the dichotomy of “reformers” and “hardliners” is misleading. “There is no such thing as reformer and hardliner,” she asserted, noting that the expected shift towards a more reasonable stance from figures like Rouhani has not materialized. The regime’s actions, including posing an “existential threat to their neighboring countries,” underscore its fundamentally ideological and, at times, irrational nature.

The Role of the Iranian People in Geopolitical Shifts

Ghazi Morad expressed a nuanced view on President Trump’s statements about the conflict nearing its end. She stated that her focus is not on the pronouncements but on the actions and their impact on the Iranian people, whom she considers the “real military” with “90 million Iranians inside Iran who wants the regime gone completely.” She believes that the weakening of the regime’s armed forces, potentially through external pressure, creates an opportunity for the Iranian people to assert their will. “I always follow what he [Trump] does not what he says and I believe now we’re reaching to the point that we’re going to have the shift of power,” Ghazi Morad commented, expressing confidence that this momentum is building and that key political figures have also alluded to such a possibility.

Asylum Seekers Highlight Regime’s Repressive Nature

In a separate but related development, the asylum requests of several members of the Iranian women’s national football team in Australia have underscored the regime’s repressive tactics. Ghazi Morad noted the “unprecedented unity amongst Iranians” in Australia supporting the athletes and urging the government to grant them asylum. She explained that seeking asylum is a direct consequence of living under a totalitarian system where “any sign of protest against the current regime means you’re going to be destroyed and killed.” This situation, she believes, is contributing to a growing global realization of the Islamic Republic’s true nature, even among its neighbors and allies.

Looking Ahead: A People-Powered Transition?

The coming weeks and months will be crucial in observing whether the reported sentiment of relief and defiance among Iranians translates into sustained public action. The weakening of the regime’s military capabilities, coupled with increasing international scrutiny of its human rights record, could indeed pave the way for a significant shift in power, driven by the will of the Iranian people.

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