Iranians who hoped war would bring change now say they feel "doomed"

Iranians who Hoped for Change Now Feel "Doomed"

The US and Israel's joint attacks on Iran have been underway for 25 days, but the hoped-for outcome of regime change seems to be slipping away. Many Iranians initially welcomed foreign intervention, hoping it would bring an end to the 47-year-old Islamic Republic. However, the war has led to a significant shift in public sentiment, with optimism giving way to despair. The regime has been playing on the perceived lack of strategy from the US, using it to their advantage and gaining more strength.

Two Iranians, one inside and one outside the country, have expressed their concerns about the war. Reza, a British-Iranian, believes that a coordinated international effort would have been more effective in toppling the regime. However, the current unilateral approach has only led to more suffering for the civilians. Iran is using the situation to its advantage, gaining more control over the Strait of Hormuz and suffocating the global economy.

The war has also led to a significant loss of life, with several civilian deaths and missing persons reported. The people of Iran are now seeking a ceasefire, regardless of who is in charge. The situation is expected to worsen in the coming weeks, with both sides dug in and refusing to back down.

The international community's failure to present a united front against Iran's regime has led to a catastrophic outcome for the Iranian people. The US and Israel's unilateral approach has only emboldened the regime, allowing it to exploit the situation to its advantage. As the war rages on, the world watches in horror as the people of Iran suffer the consequences of a poorly planned intervention. The international community must learn from this mistake and present a united front against rogue regimes.