THE BULLY DOCTRINE: Why the Regime Attacks the Weak to Look Strong

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The Islamic Republic is playing a dangerous game of smoke and mirrors, using the "Bully Doctrine" to mask its internal fragility by striking targets in Iraqi Kurdistan with zero consequences. But the regime's biggest nightmare isn't just external; it's the unwavering, patriotic loyalty of Iranian Kurds who stand as the first line of defense for Iran's territorial integrity, shattering the separatist myth. Meanwhile, the reality of pro-regime support is exposed as a hollow transaction fueled by bribes of "rice, oil, and girls," revealing a base of supporters who talk tough for food but flee the moment real sacrifice is required. From the psychology of performative violence to the looming fate of regime collaborators after the revolution, this discussion peels back the layers of a regime desperately trying to slap the "weakest person in class" just to look tough before the inevitable collapse.