Burn, Baby, Burn!

For those who need context like yours truly:
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Per Copilot:
The burning of the Qassem Soleimani statue in front of the Qazvin Governorate is part of a broader wave of anti-government protests across Iran, where demonstrators are targeting regime symbols to express anger over political repression, economic collapse, and the ruling system itself.

?? What Happened in Qazvin
- Protesters in Qazvin set fire to a statue of Qassem Soleimani directly in front of the Governorate building.
- Verified footage shows the act occurring at night, despite heavy internet restrictions.
- The burning was a deliberate act of defiance against the Islamic Republic’s leadership.

?? Why It Happened — The Broader Context
1. Nationwide Protests
- Iran has been experiencing renewed, widespread protests across multiple cities—Qazvin, Qom, Tehran, Babol, Karaj, and others.
- Demonstrators chant slogans such as “Death to the dictator” and “This is the final battle, Pahlavi will return.”
2. Economic Crisis
- A sharp currency collapse pushed the U.S. dollar to around 1.45 million rials, worsening inflation and daily hardship.
- Many Iranians say the crisis reflects deeper political failures, not just economic mismanagement.
3. Rejection of Regime Icons
- Statues of Soleimani and Khomeini have been repeatedly burned, toppled, or defaced in recent years.
- These acts target symbols of the Islamic Republic, signaling public rejection of the regime’s ideology and authority.
4. Soleimani’s Role
- The regime portrays Soleimani as a national hero, but many Iranians view him as a symbol of:
- regional military adventurism
- domestic repression
- the IRGC’s dominance in politics and the economy

?? Why the Qazvin Incident Matters
- It occurred in front of a major government building, making it a direct challenge to state authority.
- Security forces reportedly retreated in Qazvin during clashes, showing unusual protester momentum.

If you want, I can also break down how this fits into the current political climate in Iran, the symbolism of targeting Soleimani specifically, or how these protests compare to earlier waves like 2009, 2019, and 2022.

Are they reenacting when Trump had him "burned" by blowing him up?

Go to Vlahad Online twitter feed.

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That statue burned like it was made of paper mache and butter.

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Probably fiberglass or some injection molded hard plastic.

quote idlewatcher

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Not stating this is the end... but I am so encouraged.
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This whole saga went quiet. Are they still protesting? Are they still getting kilt?
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Ailsa

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Thank you

quote prplhze2000

Short of an invasion what can that force actually do? Bombing won't stop the regime.

Smuggle rifles and ammo to them so they can form a real resistance.
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Take out the leaders, like maduro was taken out?

You have a whole Quods force to deal with.