What would you do?

[Ferdosi]

Its been over a week or so, that most gulf based intelligence services claimed a US strike against Iran is due to happen by early April. Another news source quoted former Russian Intelligence agent, that US has scheduled a surprise strike on April 6, 4 AM local time. So it seems war is inevitable.

But when it happens :

Its very hard for me to read or hear such rumors, you see, from where I stand, I see the current government: corrupt, and adversarial, innocent Iranian people suffering under such dictatorial conditions.

But I also see: A US force, who claims its presence there only to liberate the middle east from its captives, yet we all know the real intention is only to insure its position/profit in the rich lands.


So in one side, I wish for removal of current government, that will lead to death of so many innocent people, and on the other side, I refuse to accept any US invasion of our land, and violation of our rights without response, which will also cause the death of many people.

So what would you do? Would you cheer for a regime change, and have your rights violated in process, or would you stand proud, resist all offense and continue being exploited by I.R.

[Txtriathlete]

To be honest, this regime has only been there for less than 30 years, and its come a long way. The last time we got fed up and threw a fit, Iran got screwed ('79).

The most important thing for all Iranians shouldn't be who governs or how they govern, it should be to protect the homeland, the land that has endured many many invasions and yet kept true to itself, the only country to resist the Islamic invasion (even creating its own brand of it).

What the west wants is a weak Iran, they will try and break up Iran to make it weaker. It was only after the revolution that Iraq thought we were weak enough to attack, if we overthrow this government, everyone will rush in to tear it apart, now is not the right time.

[DR.Ari V]

txtri i would beg the difference. we should care about who rules iran and how the rule it. one would nvr like to see his homeland goes backwards into stone ages! this could be a very long discussion.
i agree that all citizens must defend their country. its true. you also have to realize "the west" is not just aiming at iran and is trying only to destroy iran. the international world is an anarchy. every country acts in her own national interest. it doesnt matter whether it's the States or Mexico or Congo. humankind has been always selfish so he tries to feed himself before he feeds his dog. so dont look at it as "the west" vs. Iran. its just how international relations work.

and to answer the first question. there is always some innocent ppl that would pay the ultimate price for the well being of others. dont look at as a simple death but as a sacrifice. its not whether they deserve it or not. its just being at the wrong place wrong time thing. This regime has to either change its behavior or be overthrown.
P.s Technically US has the ability to engaged in full scale war with iran but when one utilizes the cost it wont be worth it. so the chances of an attack on iran soil is very very slim. a revolution within iran must happen!

[HeartandSoul]

A revolution in Iran should come from within.......

The population has nearly doubled since the revolution of '79, the power is among the young..........

Women are going to have to shed blood, in order to reverse the current, theocratic laws that are quite oppressive towards them . Saddest thing has to be the fact that a woman is not legally allowed to enter a soccer stadium and watch a game in person.

[aguy2die4]

a US surprise attack on Iran? unlikely i would have thought.

change in Iran can be brought about in several ways:

1. US unilaterally or bilaterally invading Iran.
2. Revolution from within. Could be either peaceful or violent.
3. Organic change and growth from within.

Ironically, the threat of scenario no.1 (and the scaremongering employed by Iran instilling this West v. Iran mentality) bolsters the current regime to hold on to power.

One scenario is that if the US tones down its diatribe against Iran and Iran in turn loses the grounds for its own rhetoric against the West then it will perhaps open the door for no.2 and no.3. Peaceful revolution and organic growth comes about when normal international trade resumes, when economies starts to grow, people start to have the time to think for themselves, the power of propaganda wanes, access to information increases, and all of this leads to higher consciousness of the masses.

of course the above scenario wont happen. two words: Nuclear and oil.

[goIran]

A U.S. invasion of Iran is out of the question, it can't be constructive in any way; A U.S. invasion of Iran will bring about division of Iran into several states and a horrible internal civil war. I think Iranians should defend their homeland with all they got. Gradual change towards a secular democratic regime is the best way to go, and revolution can also be an option as a last resort.

[uppsala]

As many of you have already said, it does not matter how much people hate the current regime. If we are attacked, the regime will be forgotten, and everyone will unite against the common enemy.

[Txtriathlete]

The thought that the government will be overthrown and a newer better option will be made available if Iran is attacked, is complete rubbish. Its the excuse that all Iran haters are trying to use to further their own agenda.

[Katie!]

Look what happened that last time we helped with a regime change in Iran.

[DR.Ari V]

Look what happened that last time we helped with a regime change in Iran.

those were different times and required different measures! however, you must understand every time a revolution happens and the ruling government is overthrown. the party with the best organization would gain the power. the Nazi germany, for instance, or the kingdom of Syria. they were minorities but they obtained the power because they were well organized.
Same happened in iran, Hezbollah was the most organized party, so they were able to use the revolution in the own benefit.
Secondly, read a book by Dr. Sharyati. it explains y the revolution happened in iran. P.S he wrote it before the revolution!
above all, i do believe that MAJORITY of the ppl of iran do NOT have the cognitive ability to choose the right government, but when they see a huge crowd protesting, they would join regardless of beliefs.

[Txtriathlete]

As many of you have already said, it does not matter how much people hate the current regime. If we are attacked, the regime will be forgotten, and everyone will unite against the common enemy.

Which brings up an interesting point. How many of you would join up to protect Iran if it were attacked?

[Ali_reza]

It's difficult to give a honest answer now.

[uppsala]

Which brings up an interesting point. How many of you would join up to protect Iran if it were attacked?

I would probably not. I am only 18 and have the future ahead of me, and I don't see it as a great loss if the current regime is overthrown. On the other hand, I wouldn't feel good knowing that my people are dying without me helping them. And you never know how you will feel if your relatives die.

One thing is for sure, I don't hope it happens.