UPDATE: The brutal crackdown by the Islamic Republic of Iran (I.R.) has resulted in the deaths of approximately 12,000 protesters in just 48 hours, as reported by Iran International, a news outlet funded by Saudi Arabia. The regime’s violent response to dissent raises urgent alarms for the international community, particularly for nations like Australia, which must confront the implications of Iran’s escalating brutality.
Reports indicate a severe communication blackout over the weekend, making it challenging to ascertain accurate casualty figures. However, the alarming number of fatalities underscores a regime willing to eliminate thousands of its own citizens in a bid to maintain power. This is not merely a national issue; it is a global threat.
The Iranian government has a history of extending its violence beyond its borders. In 2015, Iranian operatives assassinated an exiled dissident in the Netherlands. Recently, in January 2024, regime operative Naji Sharifi Zindashti was charged with plotting to kill Iranian defectors in Maryland. Additionally, Shahram Poursafi, a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, faced charges for attempting to assassinate former U.S. officials, including John Bolton and Donald Trump. These dangerous plots highlight the regime’s readiness to eliminate perceived adversaries.
The threats are not limited to foreign soil. There have been documented Iran-sponsored arson attacks on Jewish sites in Melbourne, indicating that Australia is not insulated from the regime’s global reach.
“Nobody will be safe, anywhere in the world, so long as this regime and its empire of terror and crime remains in power,”
warns a source with firsthand experience of the regime’s oppressive tactics.
As the body count rises, the international community must take decisive action. Experts suggest that Western nations, including Australia, can take straightforward steps to undermine Iran’s terror apparatus. Options include ceasing recognition of the Islamic Republic as a legitimate government and urging international organizations, such as the United Nations, to do the same. Furthermore, implementing naval and air blockades similar to those previously employed against Venezuela could significantly disrupt Iran’s operations.
Pressure on the Lebanon and Iraq governments to dismantle Tehran’s proxies is another critical action that could weaken the regime. These measures would require minimal resources from Western governments while offering substantial support to the Iranian populace seeking to escape tyranny.
If the West does not unite against this growing threat, history may provide ample time for regret. The time to act is NOW, as the Iranian regime’s actions continue to reverberate across the globe, threatening lives and stability far beyond its borders.
Stay tuned for further developments on this urgent issue.
