For the past 45 years, the Islamic Republic has tried in various ways to profit from Iranians' desperation and find new means to ensure its survival. There's no doubt that our Iran is currently mired in widespread economic, social, and environmental crises. Many activists are in prisons, facing execution or long-term sentences. Many protesters and dissidents have lost their precious lives in various atrocities. Numerous families have been left in lifelong mourning, and many seeking justice are also imprisoned. Teachers, workers, students, and protesting artists face constant suppression in prisons, homes, and exile. Many have encountered severe illnesses following their arrests.