Iranians Who Hoped War Would Bring Change Now Feel "Doomed" Before the U.S. and Israel launched their joint attacks on Iran 25 days ago, many Iranians expressed hope that foreign intervention could end the Islamic Republic’s rule. The regime, which has governed for 47 years, had recently suppressed massive anti-government protests, with President Trump claiming over 30,000 protesters were killed and vowing to support the demonstrators. However, as the war entered its third week, optimism among Iranians has shifted dramatically. Reza, a British-Iranian living abroad, told CBS News that the initial belief in foreign intervention as a solution has faded. “If the world had been more coordinated, with a long-term plan combining force, diplomacy, sanctions, and discussions, it could have worked,” he said. “But unilateral actions by a few countries without a strategy? That’s never going to work. People are realizing they’re doomed.” Reza, who has spoken with others in the Iranian diaspora, described a growing sense of disillusionment. He added that Iran is leveraging the conflict to its advantage, exploiting U.S. indecision. “They know Trump doesn’t have a strategy, so they’re using that to strengthen their position, especially around the Strait of Hormuz, which they see as a global weakness.” Inside Iran, Amir, an anonymous resident, echoed similar sentiments. “Many who supported the war believed it could liberate Iranians from the regime’s control. Now, they’re reconsidering, seeking any chance for a ceasefire, regardless of who leads.” Amir warned of “hellish weeks” ahead, with both the Iranian government and the Trump administration resorting to brinkmanship. He also criticized the Trump administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s calls for Iranians to rise up against the regime.#iran #trump #strait_of_hormuz #amir #reza
LPG Crisis in India Live Updates Authorities have recovered 524 stolen LPG cylinders worth over Rs 17 lakh in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, and arrested seven individuals in connection with the theft. The police detained Jawed, Amir, Hrithik, and Sumit during a patrol near a gas godown on Gwalior Road. A handgun and cartridges were also seized from the accused. Amir is a resident of Samthar, while the others are from Premnagar. During questioning, it was revealed that Hrithik and Jawed had planned to steal a truckload of LPG cylinders to settle an old debt of the truck owner. They had struck a deal with Amir, who worked at Shiv Gas Agency in Samthar, to sell the cylinders for Rs 13 lakh. In response to the ongoing LPG crisis, the Centre has urged households and businesses to switch to piped natural gas (PNG) where possible. Officials stated that nearly 60 lakh households located near PNG networks could easily shift to piped connections, which would help reduce pressure on LPG cylinder demand. Commercial establishments facing supply disruptions were also encouraged to approach city gas distribution companies. India relies heavily on imports for LPG supplies, with over 60% sourced from overseas. Most shipments pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which has seen disruptions due to military tensions in the region. Despite these disruptions, the government assured that domestic consumers would continue to receive priority. LPG production has been increased by 30% since early March to compensate for delays in imports. However, the crisis has already begun affecting commercial users. Distribution of 19-kg commercial cylinders was briefly suspended when the crisis intensified and later resumed in limited quantities.#strait_of_hormuz #amir #shiv_gas_agency #jawed #sumit
Another Prediction Backfires: Amir Reacts Angerly as India Win T20 World Cup Mohammad Amir, a former Pakistan fast bowler, expressed frustration and anger after India secured their third T20 World Cup title by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final. Amir had predicted that New Zealand would win the match, but his forecast proved incorrect, leading to a sharp reaction from the former pacer. During a post-match interview, Amir criticized the New Zealand team for their strategic decisions and questioned the bowlers’ approach, which he believed contributed to India’s victory. Amir’s frustration was evident as he was asked about his failed prediction. He initially responded with indifference, stating that India would take the trophy home but not bring it to his house. However, his tone shifted when he was pressed on the loss, revealing his disappointment. Earlier in the tournament, Amir had correctly predicted that India would lose to South Africa in the Super 8 stage, but he continued to claim that India would not reach the final. This led to backlash from fans and former Indian cricketers like Navjot Singh Sidhu and Mohammed Kaif, who publicly criticized his repeated wrong forecasts. During a discussion on the show Harna Maana Hai, Amir focused on New Zealand’s bowling strategy, particularly the handling of Abhishek Sharma. He argued that the Blackcaps’ bowlers failed to adapt to Sharma’s strengths, allowing him to score freely. Amir noted that Mitchell Santner’s decision to avoid off-spin against Sharma was puzzling, as it gave the Indian batsman a head start. He also criticized the inconsistency in New Zealand’s bowling plan, pointing out that the team’s strategy shifted abruptly during the final.#india #new_zealand #amir #navjot_singh_sidhu #mohammed_kaif
