Just as the world once faced a dictator who prioritised ideology over sovereignty, we now face the Velayat-e Faqih, a system where the Supreme Leader stands above the law, above the people, and above common morality. The 2020s Mistake: Hesitation in the face of Iranian aggression has allowed the "Paper Tiger" to arm its proxies, Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, thus creating a ring of fire around the only democracy in the region, Israel. The "mother of parliaments" is now presiding over a two-tier justice system that prioritizes the sensibilities of a medieval, ruthless religious culture over the safety of its own citizens.
Author: David Hersch
Published at: 2026-02-15 21:06:00
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