Monday, 15 June 2026

Who has lost most from the war with Iran? The Iranian people

President Trump promised the Iranian people before he launched attacks on Iran: "We're coming to help you." This was after the appalling slaughter on the streets of Tehran and other cities in Iran when protesters came out to show their anger at the rising cost of living and lack of opportunities for young people. Seven thousand or more were killed by Iranian security police who used machineguns to quell the protests. Nothing has changed even after the declaration by Trump that a deal has been signed with Tehran. The Iranian people will still have to live and suffer under an extremist regime which cares nothing for their well-being, only theior retention of power and a share-out of the country's wealth among themselves. The bombs may have stopped falling, but several thousand civilians died during the war and rhe prospects for a happy, prosperous future are zero. Indeed, when the Tehran regime starts to renege on the so-called peace deal after the 60-day ceasefire has come to an end, the war could be restarted. Tehran has made it absolutely clear they plan to impose tolls on shipping in the future which will mean more money for the rulers and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and higher oil prices. There are other losers from the war: all the Gulf states were targeted by Iranian missiles and drones. Their previous wealth and stability, attractive ingredients for westerners and tourists who want to enjoy the heat and luxury lifestyle, have been damaged for ever. Tousism has already fallen catastrophically and fewer westerners will want to live in any of the Gulf states. The word "peace" in the memorandum of understanding signed by the US and Iran will be seen by many in the region as a false hope.

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