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GPT Project Ajax (1953) — Overview What happened? The CIA and British intelligence orchestrated a coup to overthrow Iran’s democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh after he nationalized the British-owned oil company (Anglo-Iranian Oil Company). Why? The West feared losing control over Iranian oil and worried Mossadegh’s government might tilt toward the Soviet Union during the Cold War. How? They used propaganda, bribed officials, organized street protests, and supported military officers to stage the coup. Result: Mossadegh was removed, and the Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, was reinstalled with strengthened authoritarian powers, ruling until 1979. Connection to the Ayatollahs Who are the Ayatollahs? They are high-ranking Shia Islamic clerics, spiritual leaders with significant influence in Iran. After Project Ajax: The Shah’s regime became increasingly autocratic and Western-aligned, promoting modernization but also repression. Many Iranians, especially religious conservatives and clerics, grew resentful of the Shah’s secularization, corruption, and ties to the West. Among these religious leaders was Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who emerged as a vocal critic of the Shah’s policies and Western influence. Rise of the Ayatollahs: Over the next two decades, opposition grew, blending nationalist, religious, and anti-imperialist sentiments. In 1979, this culminated in the Iranian Revolution, led by Khomeini and the clerical establishment, overthrowing the Shah and establishing the Islamic Republic of Iran. This revolution marked the rise of the Ayatollahs as political leaders, turning Iran into a theocratic state governed by Islamic law. In summary: Project Ajax removed a nationalist leader (Mossadegh) and empowered a Western-backed Shah. The Shah’s authoritarian rule and secular reforms alienated many, especially religious figures like the Ayatollahs. This set the stage for the 1979 Islamic Revolution, where the Ayatollahs, led by Khomeini, took control and reversed Iran’s Westernization, emphasizing religious governance.

That’s fine i don’t care. But then don’t tell me that the middle east was western habibo, like the other guy did. I know all that stuff relax. But what about for example Iran. So there was a democratic election which tried to take the oil from companies and make it state owned or something, was regime changed by the US project ajax tonhave a puppet Shah. But then the Ayatollah came and was supported by the people. So the people there supported religious lunacy also. And if you say it’s always the wests fault. And Islamic countries and leaders and people are so weak and always victims and never the perpetrators and so easily and always manipulated. Then you just make islamic people look a bit weak and dumb imo.

I heard that’s overblown. There are pictures of many women without headscarves and swimsuits etc. in Afghanistan for example. But this was just rich and upper class. Who lived "western" but not most people it wasn’t the culture. Or so i heard.

Without Islam, the US and Zionists it would be maybe very kewl. fixed it for you

Do you know her? She’s funny

Those Ayatollah jerks have the same ideas as Trump in a way. They want to go back in time. Conserve time. Controlfreaks. But progress will eat them up like a Baklava. Devoured by the universe. It happens to the best of us.

I‘ve heard it from Iranians themselves. They have torture prisons where dissidents vanish. And there were protests recently because women were brutalised in custody. Unfortunately the protests were brutally stopped. There is morality police here is gpt. Iran’s so‑called morality police (Gasht‑e Ershad or Guidance Patrol) are a state enforcement unit tasked with ensuring women—and some men—adhere to strict Islamic dress codes, especially mandatory hijab and modest behavior in public . 🧑‍✈️ Who are they? Origins & mandate Created in 2005, succeeding earlier revolutionary committees, the Guidance Patrol reports directly to Iran’s Supreme Leader and enforces laws against “undermining public decency,” including hijab, dress codes, and gender mixing . Tactics & citations They patrol streets in marked vehicles and vans, stop individuals, issue fines or arrests, and even operate “re-education centres.” In 2014 alone, 220,000 women were detained, 19,000 warned, and 9,000 arrested for dress code violations . ⚠️ Recent Revival Return after protests After looming nationwide backlash following Mahsa Amini’s death in 2022, the force briefly withdrew. But by mid‑2023, they reappeared in major cities to resume patrols—though officials promised a “softer” approach, many remained skeptical . Technological surveillance intensifies According to a UN report, authorities now deploy drones, facial‑recognition cameras, and the “Nazer” app—enabling citizens to report unveiled women in public facilities like metros and taxis . 🚨 Ongoing Protests & Backlash Pro‑hijab counter‑protests In March 2025, weeks of sit‑ins by pro‑hijab supporters outside Iran’s parliament led to hundreds of police dispersing the gatherings . Violent crackdowns Amnesty and rights groups have raised alarm over beatings, detentions, torture, and shootings linked to morality enforcement. Two high‑profile cases illustrate this: Mahsa Amini (2022) died after alleged abuse in custody. Armita Geravand fell into a coma—later declared brain‑dead—following a hijab enforcement incident on a metro . Public resistance & reform talk Many Iranians, especially younger women, continue defying the hijab—burning and removing scarves publicly. Meanwhile, urban fashion trends are evolving, and moderate politicians have discussed scaling back the morality police’s influence . 🔍 Summary The Guidance Patrol is Iran’s official morality police since 2005. They enforce hijab and modest regulations with patrols, arrests, fines, and now digital surveillance. Despite crackdowns, resistance persists—both through street protests and cultural pushback. Technology (drones, facial recognition, apps) is amplifying enforcement. Official statements promise reforms, but real change remains slow and contested.

Well but Iran is also allied with Russia and China. I mean i would like to see the Ayatollah’s gone and Iranian people have more freedoms. But i guess it can’t be Israel who does it.

They have it on the menu i‘ll try it next time i think. I haven’t had much Iranian food since there isn’t really much of a Iranian community here i think. It is Saffron Chicken, a kind of tomato sauce and yogurt.

I‘m eating Iranian food right now. I‘m eating it for peace 🕊️

Ego is the claimer, claiming everything.

The ego is trying to compartmentalise what is Trying to negotiate with and manage what already is

ego is anticipation, resistance and conditioning

Comedy

But on a deeper level nothing needs to change Islam doesn’t need to change nor the middle east nor Zionists nor Arabs nor Europeans. Everything is just what it is 💜🦭

Yea who knows i‘ve been to Malaysia but never Indonesia. Twentyfirst would maybe say it’s because Zionists leave them alone. Racists would maybe say it’s because they’re not Arabs. No oil and so on.

I‘ve traveled many places habibo. It‘s not that i hate Islam. But i think it holds humanity and especially the middle east back in progress. Imagine the innovations and inventions that could come from the middle east.

I tried to read it like 15 years ago. Found it utterly boring. Also read or tried to read the Kabbalah, Bible and so on.

Fixed it for you.

Well they do though. Saudi and Egypt two of the biggies are allies-ish

Well yea i hope so that’s why Bibi is attacking Iran also. In hopes to create a bigger conflict.

Or i don’t know. According to IQ tests maybe.

Jews are probably much much smarter?

Yea it’s more of a David starting stuff with Goliath as a cousin. (Touch me and my cousin will do you)

269 dead, also some people on the ground died as the plane hit buildings. 1 guy on the plane survived, his brother is dead. Is this going to be like in the movie Unbreakable?