An oppressed people are, once again, lured onto the street only to have their hopes dashed
- Posted on March 5, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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An oppressed people are, once again, lured onto the street only to have their hopes dashed
They always celebrate. In Iraq. In Libya. In Venezuela. Now, in Iran. This is the natural response of those living under authoritarianism to news their tyrant is gone. So much is loaded into the moment. Like releasing a breath that has been held for decades.