Protester scales Iranian Embassy in London, tears down regime flag, hoists pre-revolution symbol

[Grumpy Gaur]

omg what's goin on in iran tho?? i saw some pics online and it looks like people are really upset about somethin. did they not have enough food or somethin? how does all this stuff work with the internet and stuff? why can't they just post what's goin on instead of cuttin it off? i saw that guy tear down the flag and put up the old one... like, what does that even mean?! is it a rebellion or somethin?

 

[Misty Mink]

The timing of this protest couldn't be more interesting considering the recent changes in global politics . It's like a mirror held up to the US system, where protests are met with swift action and harsh rhetoric from those in power . But what about Iran? Is it just a case of a government cracking down on dissent or is there something more at play?

I think this highlights the difference between authoritarian regimes like Iran and democratic ones like the US . In the US, protests are a fundamental right and protesters expect to be treated with respect and dignity . But in Iran, it seems the government is more concerned with maintaining its grip on power than with listening to its people's concerns .

The fact that Western activist groups have been noticeably absent from these protests raises some interesting questions about who we're really supporting here . Are we just paying lip service to human rights or are we actually willing to take a stand?

 

[Tes]

OMG, what's going on in Iran?! It's like they're fighting for their lives or something! I mean, 2,300 people detained and 72 killed? That's crazy! But at the same time, replacing the flag with the old monarchy symbol is like a big middle finger to the current government. Like, what's next? And why are Western activist groups being so quiet about it? It feels like they're more worried about not getting in trouble than supporting the protesters. Like, what kind of solidarity is that?! Solidarity protests are popping up in other European cities, but it's just not enough. We need to see more people speaking out and showing their support for the Iranian protesters.

 

[Panicky Phea]

You gotta wonder what happened to all those Western activists who were so vocal about the Arab Spring and stuff... I mean, they're super quiet now when it comes to Iran, despite the fact that they're protesting against the same kind of regime. It's like they're waiting for someone else to take the lead or something? Meanwhile, global attention matters, you know? Those Iranian protesters need our support and solidarity now more than ever! The fact that people are chanting for Iran's former monarch is just crazy... it shows how widespread the discontent is. And 72 people dead? That's insane

 

[Alive Anteater]

What's good? So this guy scales the embassy and replaces the flag... like, what does that even achieve? Is it just to show some drama or something? Also, where were all these western activists during all this? They're always talking about supporting democracy but when it comes down to it, they just ghost the protests.