The Iranian regime\u2019s oppressive plan to suppress women under the pretext of \u201chijab and chastity\u201d has faced tensions and difficulties. These tensions and difficulties indicate the failure of religious fascism against an explosive society, a society that is constantly seeking an opportunity for uprising and rebellion, a society in which women and girls are more oppressed than other marginalized groups, subjected to the tyranny of a reactionary regime. They are deprived of their most basic rights. Therefore, they are considered the most oppressed segment of society. They have participated and died in previous uprisings. Hence, the ruling regime in Iran sees suppression as the only solution to confront the uprising.<\/p>\n
Regime\u2019s oppressive plan, known as \u201cNoor\u201d (Light), has not only failed to subdue and subjugate these women and girls but has itself ignited rebellion and protest. The society\u2019s support for women\u2019s rights further complicates the regime\u2019s situation. Now, protests and social resistance against this organized repression are hitting back at the heart of the regime.<\/p>\n
On April 26, during Friday prayers in Tehran, Ahmad Khatami, a member of the Guardian Council, openly revealed a division among individuals and regime factions regarding the approach to dealing with women, referring to it as a \u201cbipolarity.\u201d<\/p>\n
On April 26, TV Channel One broadcasted Khatami\u2019s statements in which he said, \u201cPlease do not create bipolarity the issue of hijab and chastity! There are already enough polarizing issues. Let\u2019s have a logical discussion! Let\u2019s argue based on reasoning! Let\u2019s not argue against each other. I feel that passionate supporters of the hijab, regardless of their personal preferences, are present. I swear that arguing against each other is not beneficial; arguing with each other does not solve the issue of hijab.\u201d<\/p>\n
This \u201cbipolarity\u201d and \u201carguing against each other\u201d have even infiltrated the internal struggles within the regime, demonstrating that the issue is more complex than what is portrayed in regime-controlled media. In other words, the debate revolves around the fate of the regime itself, as it no longer enjoys the support of the Iranian society, particularly the youth.<\/p>\n
On April 27, the state-run Setareh Sobh newspaper wrote, \u201cEnemies are trying to pollute the minds of our youth with doubts and lies, and it is our duty to cleanse their minds from these impurities and doubts.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ahmad Alamolhoda, the Friday Prayer leader in Mashhad, alluded to another aspect of the failure of Khamenei\u2019s oppressive plan. His remarks revealed the isolation of the regime in this matter.<\/p>\n
Setareh Sobh quoted him, as saying, \u201cPreserving culture comes at a cost. If men were to sit in a corner, be spectators, and say, \u2018Mr. Friday Prayer Leader! Mr. Law Enforcement Officer! Come and fix this problem, it can\u2019t go on like this!\u2019 Brothers and sisters, the direction of the revolution in our society is realized through the empowerment of women.\u201d<\/p>\n
On the opposite side, some individuals and movements within the regime view the oppressive \u201cNoor Plan\u201d as a \u201cspark of discontent\u201d and issue warnings about the prospect of an uprising.<\/p>\n
On April 27, Ebtakar newspaper wrote, \u201cThe result of any action that leads to the expansion of social tensions is not a condition for governance. Unfortunately, some are attempting to create tension in the country, and if a spark like the December 2017, October 2019, or Autumn 2022 incidents occurs, they label it as the enemy\u2019s plan and scheme\u2026 The confrontations that take place under the pretext of dealing with unveiled women have in some cases resulted in widespread protests.\u201d<\/p>\n
This division, or as Alamolhoda puts it, \u201cbipolarity,\u201d is a deadlock that regime have encountered in implementing the oppressive plan against women and suppressing the uprising. And more should be expected.<\/p>\n
It seems that they have hit the wall of an explosive and resilient society, particularly women\u2019s resistance. It\u2019s not without reason that they clash with each other.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"