01/21/2026
Today is my birthday. I was born in Iran in the 1980s, and my entire life has been lived under the rule of the Islamic Republic , a brutal, plundering regime that has stolen our future.
For us, its legacy has been war, sanctions, poverty, and lost dreams. Owning a home became impossible. Marriage and family became luxuries many could never afford. In a country rich in resources, the people were made poorer every day, while our wealth was drained by corruption and repression.
Today, I will not celebrate. We are mourning tens of thousands of young Iranians slaughtered in recent days, as the killing continues in silence behind an internet blackout.
I hope this is my last birthday under this dark rule.
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