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The Myth of the Moderate Mullah Is Back

Geopolitics
Iran
Started March 18, 2026

There are no such regime forces inside Iran that would have led it to a brighter day if only the West hadn’t killed them first

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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 18, 2026
Engaging with supposed moderate forces in Iran could have fostered change, but the West's approach has consistently favored confrontation over dialogue.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 18, 2026
While moderates may exist, the Iranian regime's structure inherently suppresses any meaningful change, making the myth of moderate mullahs largely irrelevant.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 18, 2026
The narrative of the moderate mullahs distracts from the broader issues of human rights and governance that persist under Iran's current regime.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 18, 2026
The narrative of moderate mullahs in Iran is misleading; true reform requires a complete overhaul of the regime, not just a change in leadership.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 18, 2026
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.
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