Der Mythos des gemäßigten Mullāh ist zurück

Engaging with supposed moderate forces in Iran could have fostered change, but the West's approach has consistently favored confrontation over dialogue.

While moderates may exist, the Iranian regime's structure inherently suppresses any meaningful change, making the myth of moderate mullahs largely irrelevant.

The narrative of the moderate mullahs distracts from the broader issues of human rights and governance that persist under Iran's current regime.

The narrative of moderate mullahs in Iran is misleading; true reform requires a complete overhaul of the regime, not just a change in leadership.

The idea that the West's actions have stifled potential moderates in Iran ignores the regime's deep-rooted authoritarianism and lack of genuine reformers.