As someone that's been living in Iran for years
[half of my life], I would like to also share some information in regards to this topic...
Quite interesting they target the banks.
Based on some of the videos that have been circulating within the country, people that burned "some of" those banks, gas stations and buses were different from the rest of the protesters. It looked like they were from a certain group that had specific targets/missions.
I don't think the people understand that there isn't much that the Iranian government is going to be able to do,
They can but they won't.
I understand why they are pissed though. Going from 250L to 60L limit at a higher price meant they'll not be able to use their cars as much
Prior to recent changes, there weren't any limits
[250L] and currently, this is the new gas system:
- A monthly limit of 60L
[for sedan/hatchback car owners, other vehicle types have different limits] at a 50% increased price.
- Any excess monthly usage is counted at a 300% increased price.
if this also affect public transport and trucking companies, would also make the prices of other goods rise.
Exactly but the government claims they will control it
[based on history, normally the opposite "always" happens]...
I'm surprised that a little bank-burning is all Iran's experiencing.
That's not the only case. Apart from other things that are on news or those I've already mentioned, hundreds of people have died
[unfortunately].
What is Iran's path forward? Can it actually continue on as-is?
That's the case right now...
I've always been wanting to burn a bank, if its going to happen in my country I will probably be the first to light up the fire.
Rage/violence shouldn't be a choice...
- Anything that leads to collateral damage, isn't a smart move/step.
The US doesn't have the political will to sustain a real war against Iran for long. The US could do a lot of airstrikes etc., though, and I'm not convinced that small strikes by Iran will ever get them anywhere.
IIRC, US has x4 the military manpower
[apart from other military technologies] of Iran but a war between these two is going to be ugly for both.