Bahrainis condemn atrocities against people

Manama : The people of Iran have once again risen in the face of their brutal regime. Protests have erupted in around 80 cities across Iran and violence has led to 21 deaths in the past few days. While the world watches in interest, many await an end to the Islamic Republic, according to a report issued by Citizens for Bahrain.

The report stated that these developments have been a big issue of discussion, with almost all Bahrainis supporting the right of Iranians to protest against their regime. Many Bahrainis saw that after years of Tehran wasting billions of dollars meddling in Arab states, including Bahrain, it was good to see Iranians taking a stand.

“The people of Iran deserve to be liberated from this regime. This regime has given them nothing but increasing poverty, curbs on freedoms and isolation from the world. They should stand strong as this is going to be a rough journey,” said Abdullah, age 28, from Manama.

“We hope that Iran doesn’t end up becoming like Syria where the army massacres people just to stay in power. If a crackdown takes place then it’s going to get ugly. I hope the people of Iran will be able to overthrow this brutal regime and join the world in fighting terror,” said Fatima, age 32, from Isa Town. 

“The international community should put more pressure on the Islamic regime in Iran to step down and for free and fair elections to take place in what is supposed to be a democracy. The people have woken up and it does not seem like they will put back to silence,” Mariam 30, Manama. 

“The poverty and lack of opportunities within the Iranian society has resulted in this uprising. Iranians seem to have nothing to lose anymore. Their government has sucked them dry and they simply don’t want to continue living in poverty anymore” Khalid 36, Riffa. 

“The 1979 Islamic revolution of Iran was one of the most disturbing incident that took place in the Middle East. Iranians were fooled by Khomeini who led their country and the region into chaos... From meddling in the affairs of other countries to exporting an extremist ideology, this regime has done no good to its people or the world in the past 39 years. We hope this swept away forever,” said Abdulrahman, age 40, from Manama.

“Iranians national wealth has been spent on Hezbollah, the Houthis and terrorist groups in Bahrain. I’m not surprised Iranians are angry. The real question is why they’ve tolerated this terrible system for so long,” said Fatima, aged 27, from Manama.

“The Islamic Republic in 2011 stirred up trouble in Bahrain and brutally suppressed protests in Syria. It is now getting a taste of its own medicine;” said Rawan, age 34, from Muharraq.