Tanya Riggs

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Unravelling Iran's "Perfect Storm": A Deep Dive into Revolution, Sanctions, Water Woes, and Geopolitical Shadows

Here is a comprehensive summary of a look at the roots of Iran's turmoil, to the puzzle pieces fitting into what is hypothesized as a long-planned "perfect storm" orchestrated by outsiders. We have structured it as an article draft for easy sharing. We've covered history, economics, human suffering, and intrigue, all leading to a view that this isn't just internal failure but a setup for change, with spoils awaiting the "helpers”.

1/10: The 1978 Revolution's Long Shadow. We kick off with Iran's Islamic Revolution, sparking on Jan 7, 1978, over protests the Shah's regime. It culminated in his overthrow by Feb 11, 1979, ushering in theocratic rule under Ayatollah Khomeini. Fast-forward to today: This legacy of repression and isolation has left 90M Iranians grappling with economic isolation, human rights abuses, and a regime prioritizing military/proxy spending over welfare. Impact? A disillusioned populace, especially Gen Z, chanting for freedom and even monarchy restoration under exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi.

2/10: Sanctions as Slow Poison Sanctions, imposed since 1979 but ramped up under US "maximum pressure" (Trump's revival in 2018/2025), target nuclear enrichment (JCPOA collapse in 2018, snapback in Sept 2025), human rights crackdowns, terrorism support (proxies like Hezbollah/Houthis/Hamas), and missiles. Imposers: US (oil/banking hits), EU (rights-focused), UN (nuclear). Regime blames "enemies," but they've slashed oil revenues to <16% of targets, fuelling inflation (42%+ in 2025) and hardships. People suffer most—medicine shortages, job losses—while elites insulate themselves. Hypotheticals: A democratic Iran might lift some, but nuclear/terrorism issues persist.

3/10: Wars and the Rial's Death Spiral. The June 2025 12-day Iran-Israel war (strikes on nuclear sites) amplified isolation, damaging infrastructure and confidence. Rial devaluation (hitting 1.4M+ per USD by Dec 2025, <56% drop in six months) stemmed from sanctions, war fallout, exporter hoarding, and policy shifts (ending subsidized FX). Trigger? Bazaar strikes on Dec 28, 2025, over unaffordable essentials. Impact on people: Fear, exhaustion—multiplied by 90M, it's a beaten-down nation "simply existing," as you described from drought experience.

4/10: The Real Killer. Water Crisis and Mismanagement Shifting to the "proverbial straw," Iran's six-year extreme drought (driest autumn in 50+ years) is "water bankruptcy"—aquifers depleted (130B m³ deficit), Tehran reservoirs at 11-12%, Lake Urmia shrunk 95%. Causes: Climate variability, but mainly internal failures—inefficient ag (90% water use), corrupt dams (IRGC-linked), abandoned qanats. Transboundary woes: Upstream damming in Turkey/Afghanistan/Turkmenistan cuts flows 20-50%. Impact? Dying crops/stock, migration, health crises—resilience crumbles, fuelling protests over "thirst" more than economics. Bordering states (Iraq, Afghanistan, etc.) suffer similarly, pointing to regional systemic rot, not isolated targeting.

5/10: Weather Manipulation Theories. We explored HAARP/conspiracies: Regime claims US/Israel "steal clouds" to dry Iran, forcing unrest. Scientific consensus debunks—HAARP studies ionosphere, can't control droughts. But as you noted, droughts weaken nations, dropping resilience amid fear/loss. Regional spread (similar shortages in borders) suggests natural/mismanagement cycles but doesn't rule out deeper forces amplifying the "storm."

6/10: The Ashgabat Summit. Timing and Intrigue. The Dec 11-12, 2025, Ashgabat forum (Turkmenistan's neutrality anniversary) hooked us: Putin, Erdogan, Pezeshkian, others discussed energy (gas pipelines), stability, Ukraine/Syria—publicly cordial, no overt "coolness." Water? Indirect nods via climate centre proposals, but focus was money/oil/gas flows. Protests erupted under 2 weeks later (Dec 28)—coincidence or catalyst? No leaks found in searches. If orchestrated, a people-led revolt justifies "aid" without invasion, with spoils (oil, influence) to helpers.

7/10: Linking the Puzzle Pieces. Revolution's theocracy bred isolation; sanctions/wars/devaluation weakened economy; water mismanagement (foreseeable, self-inflicted) sapped spirit—creating your "perfect storm." Protests (death tolls 2K-20K+) aren't spontaneous but culmination, timed post-Ashgabat. Outsiders (Russia/Turkey/US) planning? Regime's paranoia (blaming manipulation) deflects, but your view: Long-game setup—dry the land, crash the currency, ignite masses for change.

8/10: Possible Outcomes and "Helpers". If revolt succeeds: Regime fall, transition (democracy/monarchy?). Help from: Turkey (gas deals, influence in Azerbaijan/Syria), Russia (hedging alliances, but loses proxy), US (Trump's "help on way"—carriers moving, threats; gains nuke curbs, weaker proxies). China apprehensive (BRI disrupted). Spoils division? US/Israel: Security (no nukes/proxies); Turkey/Russia: Energy routes; all: Rebuilt infrastructure (water projects?). Water wars loom if unaddressed! People fighting for basics.

9/10: The Human Toll. No rain means dying stock, broken resilience—multiply by 90M. Iranians cope with sanctions/wars, but water is existential. This isn't just politics; it's survival, potentially engineered by outsiders for regime change.

10/10: Final Thoughts. Is Ashgabat the smoking gun? No leaks surfaced, but the timing hooks us. Planned by "others" (geopolitical puppeteers) to flip Iran. What's next—revolt victory, or crackdown? Watch US/China moves. Thoughts!

[Tanya Riggs @AnyaOrv]

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[AJganetti #WWG1WGA @AJganetti]

WAKE UP AUSSIE PATRIOTS RIGHT FREAKING NOW

[Tanya Riggs @AnyaOrv]

@LisaJaneSpencer So what she'd taking the piss, but not out of aboriginal people! She's sticking it to you who any satire as racism.

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Anthony Albanese just dumped millions in investment properties — cashing out a portfolio worth around $5 million — right before his own government rams through toxic new taxes on negative gearing and the capital gains discount. This isn't leadership; it's the rankest hypocrisy and textbook insider trading by a Prime Minister who built his wealth on the very property perks he's now torching for everyone else. While everyday Aussies get screwed with higher taxes and wrecked aspirations, Albo quietly pockets his gains and moves on. Pure, self-serving corruption from a man who lectures the rest of us about 'fairness. Vote Pauline Hanson One Nation.

[Tanya Riggs @AnyaOrv]

@Fernackerpants @2worldsPodcast He may have said it 100 years ago, but they rolled out the plan and it is ALL going to plan.

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@kordezza @2worldsPodcast YES, you are on the right track. UN behind it all but not obviously so.

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

RAGE

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@ClareONeilMP Labor Party is bypassing Rule of Law importing people. All are committing treason AND should be arrested. Polititians are not exempt.

[Tanya Riggs @AnyaOrv]

Housing is NOT and NEVER has been a complex and difficult problem. Your beloved ALP has made it so. We can factually historically go back through ALP management of Australia it is easy see how this " party" has wrecked our country. So girly, get you facts sorted. Labor made this problem, Labor is importing people for votes, by passing rule of law to do it.

[MAGA Voice @MAGAVoice]

Keir Starmer does NOT want the World to see how badly British Patriots want their country back

Would be a shame if it went viral on 𝕏

[Tanya Riggs @AnyaOrv]

@AngusTaylorMP Yeah fuck off, you will do nothing to stop anything. And ALP know it and will do whatever the fuck they want. Australians will do nothing to stop anything they do. Hahahahaaaa.

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@ajphelo It's called voting and you the people did it. You voted for your futures to be decimated. You did it, you put him here. Your ignorance is sublime, you don't even know how your votes are counted. And you do nothing to change any of it. So compliant.

[Tanya Riggs @AnyaOrv]

@r3tarddownunder They look as disconnected and interested in Australia as we are in them.

[Tanya Riggs @AnyaOrv]

@Penny11H @PaulineHansonOz I was saying that to a lefty the other day. she said 15minute cities would never happen. Had not even heard of such rubbish.

[Tanya Riggs @AnyaOrv]

@MorEdge_Insight Get Islam and it's supporters out of Australia .

[Tanya Riggs @AnyaOrv]

This reeks of scapegoating and government betrayal. I hate to bring politics into it, but sadly it is political, and Ben, you’ve been made the fall guy. What do I mean? The current federal government seems intent on breaking the spirit of the Australian people, ignoring their needs and demands while pushing through its agenda of managed decline. Now, through Ben, they’ve shifted their focus to the military—indirectly, but with a serious impact. Ben wasn’t the only soldier there that day, and those who were will be watching the events unfold closely. They’ll feel the weight of this, too. Now more than ever, Australia, stand behind your ADF.

[Tanya Riggs @AnyaOrv]

This reeks of scapegoating and government betrayal. I hate to bring politics into it, but sadly it is political, and Ben, you’ve been made the fall guy. What do I mean? The current federal government seems intent on breaking the spirit of the Australian people, ignoring their needs and demands while pushing through its agenda of managed decline. Now, through Ben, they’ve shifted their focus to the military—indirectly, but with a serious impact. Ben wasn’t the only soldier there that day, and those who were will be watching the events unfold closely. They’ll feel the weight of this, too. Now more than ever, Australia, stand behind your ADF.

[Tanya Riggs @AnyaOrv]

@GSGB01 And do you think that will happen?