Independent Persian has received messages from protestors within Iran via Starlink satellite that describe a ‘war-like situation’. Amirhossein Miresmaeili reports
There are currently no true parliamentary monarchies in the Middle East. At best, some are semi-constitutional.
Absolute monarchs remain in Brunei, Oman and Saudi Arabia. The United Arab Emirates and Qatar are classified as mixed, meaning there are representative bodies of some kind, but the monarch retains most of his powers. Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia and Morocco are constitutional monarchies, but their monarchs still retain more substantial powers than in European equivalents.
Regardless, he openly states that he prefers a secular republic. It comes down to whether the referendum is held in a truly democratic manner; after that, it’s up to the people of Iran to choose.
But anyway, unless you’re fine with the status quo and are arguing in support of the Ayatollah, try reading the room. Cause it seems like these are the only options…
There are currently no true parliamentary monarchies in the Middle East. At best, some are semi-constitutional.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_current_monarchies
Regardless, he openly states that he prefers a secular republic. It comes down to whether the referendum is held in a truly democratic manner; after that, it’s up to the people of Iran to choose.
But anyway, unless you’re fine with the status quo and are arguing in support of the Ayatollah, try reading the room. Cause it seems like these are the only options…