By Pishtaz | 2026-05-19

The Islamic Republic was founded on the famous slogan "Neither East nor West," which promised total national independence.

Today, the Islamic Republic regime relies heavily on Iraqi and other foreign militias to forcefully crush domestic protests.

The government eagerly labels domestic critics as traitors whenever they seek outside support against political oppression.

Yet, officials hypocritically invite foreign armed groups to solve internal problems and silence dissenting Iranian citizens.

Families and veterans from the regime's historical support base now view this action as the ultimate betrayal.

This rare perspective highlights how a desperate leadership uses foreign mercenaries to suppress its own people.

The recent deployment of Iraqi militias has violently reopened deep historical wounds across southwestern Iran.

According to reports by insiders, residents in cities like Khorramshahr and Abadan feel absolutely terrified.

These specific cities suffered brutally and lost thousands of lives during the devastating 1980s Iraqi invasion.

Today, local veterans watch in absolute horror as foreign armed convoys patrol their neighborhood streets.

For many angry residents, the arrival of Iraqi militias feels like the city has once again fallen under Iraqi occupation.

This foreign military presence is not just a moral betrayal, but it is an entirely illegal act.

Violating the constitution

Article 146 of the Iranian Constitution explicitly forbids the establishment of foreign military forces in Iran.

Legal activists and prominent veterans argue that the Islamic Republic regime blatantly bypasses its own laws.

By deploying these foreign militias to suppress domestic dissent, authorities violate the fundamental rights of citizens.

The regime completely ignores national sovereignty to maintain its political grip over an increasingly angry population.

This widespread betrayal deepens further when examined alongside the regime's corrupt financial priorities and social rewards.

Descendants of Iranian veterans heavily criticize the state-run Martyr Foundation for acting as an institutional cover.

Official reports indicate that foreign fighters killed while serving the regime receive official "martyr" status.

The foundation grants these foreign mercenaries and their families the exact same financial benefits as Iranian veterans.

Ultimately, the regime effectively buys foreign loyalty while stealing vital resources from its own impoverished citizens.

The regime's reliance on Iraqi and foreign militias represents a massive betrayal to its veterans.

By importing violence to silence domestic protests, the government permanently destroys its remaining domestic legitimacy.