Houthi revolution in Yemen

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Yeah sure, Iran is a theocracy, not exactly the best country for human rights

But still
Iran


Saudi Arabia



Besides, Iran changes it's president once every 4 years, for beginners they have a parlimant that represents minorities..... try to tell that to Saudis dynasty, and it's 80+ year old ruling Dinosaur relics.

This illustrates my point quite well. Is Iran better than KSA in some ways? Yes. Are they polar opposities? Hardly.

Iranian politics is far from free and representative. Those minority reps are pretty powerless and in practice minorities are not guaranteed equal rights. The country is run by the clerical-IRGC complex and cronies, the parliament has "some" power but it's neither free nor in charge. Political activities are regulated to minimize threats to the current power structure. Threats to their gravy train are often dismissed as agents of America and imprisoned. The people are unwilling to act because they know they will get shot on the streets... but, by Jove, the women are beautiful!