Iranians in Britain Call for Aid to Rebuild Damaged Sites in Iran
WANA (Jan 25) – A number of individuals from various walks of life in Iran, including business activists, physicians, engineers, business owners, university professors, teachers, students, and others, have condemned the recent terrorist attacks and destruction of public property in Iran. They have called upon their country’s authorities to establish a mechanism through which patriotic Iranians residing abroad can channel their donations, specifically for the reconstruction of schools, libraries, medical centers, mosques, and other damaged sites, to the relevant competent authorities.
Observers note a polarized political atmosphere among the Iranian diaspora. They point to the aggressive behavior of some pro-monarchist supporters of Reza Pahlavi outside Iran, which they say has created an environment where supporters of the Islamic Republic often feel less able to publicly express their views, which are opposed to those of the monarchists, who are seen as supported by Israel and the United States.
Pro-Reza Pahlavi supporters have gained notoriety for their aggressive rhetoric and frequent use of highly offensive language, a tactic often employed to marginalize their opponents. On social media platforms, they routinely attack their critics with vulgar insults.
Public Support by an Israeli Minister for Reza Pahlavi. Social media /WANA News Agency
Many Iranians express a strong aversion to the monarchist system due to the political conduct of Reza Pahlavi’s supporters, whom they frequently characterize as uncouth, uneducated, and prone to verbal abuse.
Meanwhile, analysts highlight a disparity in visibility. The anti-Islamic Republic Iranian diaspora, while not constituting a majority, is seen as having a disproportionately loud voice due to support from Israeli and Western services and their ownership of numerous media outlets.
This contrasts with the perceived stance of the majority of Iranians abroad, who often remain silent. It is suggested that the majority does not support the monarchists and, despite criticisms, views the existing governance as preferable to alternative political groups.
Most Iranians abroad are seen as favoring reforms within Iran but are not in favor of a change of government until a stronger, viable alternative emerges. Although they may remain silent in the current politically charged climate dominated by anti-Islamic Republic voices, the prevailing belief among this silent majority is said to be that a major country like Iran cannot be entrusted to what they perceive as radical and unprincipled activists.
Iranian Doctor Arrested by U.S. Immigration Agents
WANA (Jul 24) – The U.S. immigration authorities have arrested Mehdi Khanbabazadeh, a 38-year-old Iranian Doctor, on charges of unlawful residency. The arrest took place shortly after he dropped off his daughter at a daycare center, sparking criticism from the local community. According to media reports, Iranian Doctor Khanbabazadeh had graduated from a U.S. […]
