Professor Ali Mathernia of the University of Tehran attacked the Iranian regime on Tuesday, calling its leaders 'enemies of the people' and arguing that they have trapped themselves alongside the populace, according to the source.
Professor Ali Mathernia of the University of Tehran issued a sharp critique of the Iranian regime on Tuesday, calling its leaders 'enemies of the people' and arguing that they have trapped themselves along with the populace. In remarks circulated on Telegram, Mathernia said the regime had blocked a crossing (apparently referring to internal restrictions) but noted that the rulers themselves cannot leave either, questioning the benefit of such policies.
The comments add to a stream of internal Iranian dissent that has been reported in recent months. The Zioneer has previously covered assessments by Iran experts such as Rani Amrani, who argued that the regime's weakness lies in the Iranian people and that the window for change should be exploited. The statement also comes against the backdrop of ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, and international criticism of the Tehran regime.
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