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To: Pogeu Mahone who wrote (219403)	1/17/2026 9:33:37 AM
From: Pogeu Mahone	Respond to of 219687

During recent widespread anti-government protests in Iran, multiple mosques in Tehran were reportedly damaged or set on fire by protesters . Iranian authorities claim that over 60 mosques were targeted in the capital during the unrest. The incidents and their interpretations vary: Protester Perspective: Many protesters and opposition figures argue that the mosques targeted are not solely places of worship but also serve as command centers and recruitment bases for the Basij militia, a branch of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) responsible for the violent crackdown on demonstrations. The burning of these mosques is thus framed as a rejection of a repressive state institution, not an attack on the religion of Islam itself. Iranian State Narrative: Iranian state media and officials widely circulated images and CCTV footage of the damaged mosques (such as the Abuzar Mosque and Al-Rasool Mosque) to portray the protesters as "terrorists" with foreign backing from entities like the US and Israel. This narrative is intended to discredit the protest movement, mobilize the government's religious supporters, and frame the crackdown as a defense of religious sanctities. Fact-Checking and Observers: Independent verification has been difficult due to extensive internet blackouts. Some critics and fact-checkers suggested that the government might be using selective or misleading information to stir up religious emotions against the demonstrators, with some even alleging authorities damaged the sites themselves to create a specific narrative. The events reflect deep-seated anger and frustration among a segment of the Iranian populace towards the theocratic regime, fueled by economic hardship, political repression, and social restrictions.