Iran is not like other countries in the region. Despite its shortcomings, it's a...

throwaway2037 · 2026-03-01T12:48:56 1772369336

    > Iran is not like other countries in the region. Despite its shortcomings, it's a cohesive society.

This is a weird comment. I would also describe Jordan, Oman, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia as cohesive societies.

bonsai_spool · 2026-03-01T13:15:40 1772370940

> I would also describe Jordan, Oman, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia as cohesive societies.

I don’t know much about the region; is it incorrect to say that the nations you listed (excepting Jordan) are collections of fiefdoms with a relatively weak central power? To OP’s point, that is not how I view Iran

Gud · 2026-03-02T10:51:28 1772448688

That would only be nominally correct regarding UAE, which consists of seven emirates.

christkv · 2026-03-01T10:32:20 1772361140

From my reading I get the feeling it has more in common with Spain and Portugal before the fall of the dictatorships.

elcritch · 2026-03-01T10:10:19 1772359819

Indeed, I'vve already read about an opposition government being organized.