TWO WEIGHTS
TWO MEASURES
The World's Selective Outrage
When Gaza bleeds, the world responds in hours. When Iran massacres its own people, the world waits months—or stays silent forever.
Response to Gaza
Response to Iran Nov 2019
Selective Sympathy
They cry "genocide" for Hamas. They say nothing for Iran.
The same leaders, celebrities, and activists who immediately called Gaza a "genocide" based on unverified Hamas numbers, later corrected as false, now offer only silence—or worse, sympathy for the Islamic Republic—as Iranians are massacred in the streets.
GAZA: INSTANT OUTRAGE
Based on unverified Hamas Ministry figures
Time for world leaders to respond
Of media cited Hamas Health Ministry figures
Cited figures without any source attribution
UN resolutions, ICC involvement, arms embargoes
Media later corrected outrageously false casualty ratios and death tolls that were cited without verification.
IRAN JAN 2026: DEAFENING SILENCE
Largest massacre in modern Iranian history
Killed in ~48 hours (Sunday Times)
UN Security Council resolutions
UN condemnation statements
Arms embargoes on Iran
The same voices crying genocide for Hamas are silent as Iranians face the fastest mass killing by any government in modern history.
THE REGIME'S LIE, EXPOSED BY ITSELF
"The number of deaths... are only hundreds."
— FM Abbas Araghchi, Fox News, January 15, 2026"They murdered several thousand people."
— Supreme Leader Khamenei, State TV, January 17, 2026 (2 days later)The regime lies to Western audiences, then admits the truth in Farsi to domestic audiences.
THE DOUBLE STANDARD
November 2019: The Pattern
1,500+ killed in ~2 weeks (Reuters investigation)
"The Islamic Republic has learned it can commit mass murder with little cost, and so it does it again and again."
— Center for Human Rights in Iran
Sources: Sunday Times (Jan 18, 2026), Reuters (Nov 2019 investigation), Iran International, Fox News, Iranian State TV
They Speak for Everyone — Except Iranians
Western leaders who champion "human rights" go silent when Iranians die
Ursula von der Leyen
EU Commission President
First statement came 16 days after uprising began. Called for "restraint from violence" — not for freedom or regime change.
Has never met with or acknowledged Prince Reza Pahlavi despite him being the most recognized opposition figure among Iranians.
Emmanuel Macron
French President
Complete silence during the January 2026 massacre. No statement, no condemnation, no call for accountability.
Refused multiple requests for meetings from the Iranian diaspora. France continues "critical dialogue" with the regime.
Keir Starmer
UK Prime Minister
Called for "de-escalation" during the massacre. Refused to proscribe IRGC as a terrorist organization despite 598-9 EU Parliament vote.
No acknowledgment of Pahlavi or the Iranian people's calls for him. UK maintains diplomatic ties with Tehran.
Mark Carney
Canadian Prime Minister (2025-)
No statement on Iran massacre despite tens of thousands of Iranian-Canadians marching in support of Prince Reza Pahlavi.
Has never met with or acknowledged Pahlavi despite massive Iranian-Canadian diaspora support for him.
Friedrich Merz
German Chancellor (2025-)
No statement on Iran massacre despite tens of thousands marching in Germany in support of Prince Reza Pahlavi.
Germany hosts thousands of IRGC-linked entities. No official recognition or meeting with Pahlavi or democratic opposition.
The People's Choice, Ignored
Iran International analyzed 463 protest videos. The defining chant:
"This is the last battle; Pahlavi will return!"
«این آخرین نبرده، پهلوی برمیگرده»
— Iran International analysis, January 2026
Western leaders ignore the clearly expressed will of the Iranian people while claiming to support "democracy."
The IRGC Designation Scandal
European Parliament voted 598 to 9 to designate IRGC as terrorists. EU leadership blocked it.
"You cannot say I consider you a terrorist because I don't like you."
— Josep Borrell, blocking IRGC designation
"There was no legal requirement; it is purely a political decision."
— Swedish MP Alireza Akhondi
Manufacturing Silence
How the world's press covers two tragedies — with vastly different standards
IRAN'S DIGITAL IRON CURTAIN
NetBlocks data from January 2026 uprising
Internet Offline
Near-total blackout during massacre
Hours of Blackout
Longest sustained shutdown
Independent Verification
No journalists allowed in
People Cut Off
From the outside world
The regime kills in darkness. No live streams. No real-time documentation. Only survivor accounts weeks later.
NetBlocks, January 2026
THE AL JAZEERA PARADOX
Who welcomes — and who bans — this network
Islamic Republic of Iran
Only foreign network with permanent Tehran bureau during crackdowns
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain
Multiple Muslim-majority nations banned Al Jazeera for "destabilizing content"
Why does Iran — which bans all other foreign media — welcome Al Jazeera?
BIAS BY THE NUMBERS
How Western media covers Gaza vs Iran
Media cited Hamas figures
Without independent verification
Media cited Iran death tolls
Sunday Times 16,500 figure barely covered
No source attribution
Just reported Hamas numbers as fact
Iran figures questioned
"Unverified claims" disclaimers added
TRUST BUT VERIFY?
Different standards for different sources
Hamas Health Ministry
Numbers reported as fact
Rarely questioned
Iranian Protesters/Diaspora
"Unverified claims"
Heavily scrutinized
Sunday Times (16,500 killed)
Minimal coverage
Largely ignored by US media
Reuters (1,500 killed Nov 2019)
Brief mention, then memory-holed
Never followed up
FARNAZ FASSIHI: NYT LYING MACHINE
New York Times Iran Correspondent
92 Iranian activists signed an open letter accusing the New York Times of systematically downplaying regime violence and giving platform to regime narratives.
NUFDI Complaint, 2024
EU: Not Just Complicit, Active Enablers
The EU doesn't just ignore the regime — it shields it while IRGC operations kill Europeans
IRGC OPERATIONS IN EUROPE
The regime's terror arm operates freely on European soil
Terror Plots in Europe
1979-2024 (Iran Human Rights Documentation Center)
Plots Since 2021
Acceleration of operations
Shahed Drones to Russia
Used against Ukraine
Ukrainian Civilians Killed
By Iranian drones (UN/Open source)
IRGC Operations by Country
REFUGEE CRISIS CAUSED BY IRAN'S PROXIES
Syrian Refugees/Displaced
Fled to Europe/Neighbors
EU Cost of Crisis
The same EU that refuses to designate IRGC as terrorists bears the costs of IRGC operations.
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
VIP Access During Massacres
FM Amir-Abdollahian
Months after IRGC-Hamas attack
Interviewed by CNN's Fareed Zakaria
FM Abbas Araghchi
16,500+ killed in 48 hours
UANI letter to cancel ignored
"To allow [FM] into Switzerland to attend WEF would be a slap in the face to the brave Iranian people"
— Mark Wallace, UANI CEO
IRGC TERRORIST DESIGNATION
Democracy Blocked by Bureaucrats
Josep Borrell
Claim: "A court decision [is needed] first"
Reality: Legal experts: "No such legal requirement"
Annalena Baerbock
Claim: "We don't have legal grounds"
Reality: Classified EU document says IRGC CAN be sanctioned
What Designation Would Have Done:
- •Criminal to belong to, support, or fund IRGC in Europe
- •Asset freeze on all IRGC funds
- •Enhanced police/judicial cooperation
RECOGNITION DOUBLE STANDARD
Who the West chooses to see
People chanted Reza Pahlavi's name in the streets knowing it is life-threatening — as evidenced by the massacre scale of 16,500+ killed.
Millions chanting his name in 31 provinces, risking their lives (Iran International)
Secret meetings, no recognition. None have the support he has from people inside and outside Iran.
Led designated terrorist group HTS. No election, no voice of support from Syrian people.
Recognized by EU/West within weeks, terror designation removed
Constitutional argument, limited protests
57 countries recognized immediately
Fake president through sham election. 40% turnout, 68% oppose whole system.
Gets congratulations from EU countries, engagement promised
JANUARY 2026: HISTORY REPEATS
Killed in ~48 hours (Sunday Times)
Invited FM Araghchi anyway
No emergency session convened
No condemnation resolution
Refused to proscribe IRGC
They Speak for Gaza, Not Iran
Leaders, celebrities, and organizations who champion Palestine but ignore — or defend — the massacre of Iranians
Actors condemned Cannes on Gaza, silent on Iran massacre
The same people crying "genocide" for Gaza offer only silence — or active support — for the regime massacring Iranians.
WORLD LEADERS
Emmanuel Macron
French President
Called for "humanitarian corridors", criticized Israel on civilian deaths
COMPLETE SILENCE on January 2026 massacre
Keir Starmer
British Prime Minister
Called for "protection of civilian life" in Gaza
Called for "de-escalation" during massacre, refused IRGC proscription
Mark Carney
Canadian Prime Minister (2025-)
Continued arms restrictions on Israel from predecessor
Complete silence on Iran massacre despite tens of thousands marching in Canada for Pahlavi
Belgian Government
EU Founding Member
Called for war crimes investigation against Israel
Released IRGC diplomat Assadi in prisoner swap
MONARCHIES
UK Royal Family
British Monarchy
Prince William expressed concern for "Palestinian suffering"
NO STATEMENT on Iran massacre or support for Pahlavi
ORGANIZATIONS & NGOS
Amnesty International
Human Rights NGO
"Apartheid state" report, daily Gaza updates
Reports exist but minimal public advocacy campaign
Pro-Palestinian Groups
Activist Networks
Mass protests, university encampments, "Free Palestine" campaigns
MANY ACTIVELY DEFEND the Islamic Republic regime
Same groups that call Gaza "genocide" are silent or supportive of Iran's massacre
CELEBRITIES
Mark Ruffalo
Actor (21M followers)
"Genocide is not a grey area" - Artists4Ceasefire pin at Oscars
NO STATEMENTS FOUND
His father was Baha'i - a persecuted minority in Iran
Susan Sarandon
Actress (3.5M followers)
"I stand with Palestine. No one is free until everyone is free"
NO STATEMENTS FOUND
Greta Thunberg
Activist (15M followers)
"Silence is complicity. You cannot be neutral in a genocide"
NO STATEMENTS after 12 days of protests
Roger Waters
Musician (1.2M followers)
Vocal pro-Palestine activism, called Israel "apartheid state"
DEFENDED Islamic Republic (January 2026)
"Claims Iran sponsors terrorism is nonsense and rubbish"
"Claims Iran sponsors terrorism is nonsense and rubbish. Police protecting ordinary working people."— Roger Waters, January 2026, defending the regime during the massacre
Verify Everything
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January 2026 Death Toll Documentation
The Sunday Times: 16,500+ Killed
Jan 18, 2026 investigation documenting minimum 16,500 killed in first 48 hours
FM Araghchi on Fox News: "Only Hundreds"
Jan 15, 2026 - Iranian FM claims "only hundreds" killed to English-speaking audience
Khamenei on State TV: "Several Thousand"
Jan 17, 2026 - Supreme Leader admits "several thousand" in Farsi, 2 days after FM denial
Reuters: 1,500 Killed in November 2019
Special Report: Iran killed 1,500 protesters in 2 weeks in November 2019 bloodiest crackdown
Internet Shutdown Documentation
NetBlocks: Iran Internet Shutdown Tracker
Real-time documentation: 99% offline, 200+ hours blackout, 85M citizens cut off
Access Now: Internet Shutdowns Report
Documentation of systematic communications blackout during protests
OONI: Iran Network Measurements
Technical analysis of Iran's internet disruptions and censorship patterns
Popular Support for Pahlavi
Iran International: 463 Verified Protest Videos
Analysis of 463 protest videos from 31 provinces - majority chanting "Javid Shah"
Prince Reza Pahlavi Official Statement
Official X account with statements on current events
Global Diaspora Protests for Pahlavi
Tens of thousands in LA, London, Toronto, Sydney, Berlin chanting for Pahlavi
Silicon Valley Iranians Open Letter
Tech executives and entrepreneurs declare support for secular democratic transition
IRGC Operations in Europe
ACLED: Iran Proxy Violence Database
102 documented IRGC plots in Europe (1979-2024), 54 since 2021
European Parliament: IRGC Designation Vote
January 2023: 598-9 vote to designate IRGC as terrorist organization
UK Intelligence: Shahed Drone Transfers
50,000+ Shahed drones supplied to Russia for use in Ukraine
UN: Ukrainian Civilian Casualties from Iranian Drones
253-395 Ukrainian civilians killed by Iranian-made drones
UNHCR: Syrian Refugee Crisis
13.4M Syrian refugees, 6.8M fled to Europe - crisis enabled by Iran's support for Assad
Media Bias Documentation
The Intercept: Hamas Health Ministry Citation Study
98% of media cited Hamas figures, 19% with no source attribution
NUFDI Complaint: Farnaz Fassihi NYT Coverage
92 Iranian activists signed complaint about NYT bureau chief's coverage
Committee to Protect Journalists: Iran
Documentation of journalist imprisonments and press freedom violations
RSF: Iran Press Freedom Index
Iran ranked 176/180 for press freedom - near bottom globally
Western Leaders' Response Documentation
European Commission: Gaza Response (Oct 8, 2023)
Von der Leyen statement within hours of Oct 7 attack
EU Silence on Iran: No Emergency Session Called
As of Jan 19, 2026: No EU emergency session, no formal condemnation, no sanctions
UK Government: Refusal to Proscribe IRGC
Starmer government refuses IRGC terrorist designation despite Parliament pressure
World Economic Forum: Davos 2026 Attendees
Iranian FM Araghchi invited to Davos DURING ongoing massacre
METHODOLOGY
All death toll figures come from independent investigations (Reuters, Sunday Times, Iran Human Rights). Response times are calculated from event date to official statement date. Media bias statistics are from peer-reviewed studies and documented organizational complaints. Internet shutdown data is from NetBlocks real-time monitoring. All quotes are from official transcripts, verified interviews, or documented public statements.
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