A bold step toward freeing the Middle East from terror
It is important to underscore: this is a battle against the occupiers and terrorist rulers of Iran not against the Iranian people.
In the bright mornings of history, there are moments when the voice of justice resounds across borders, striking down oppressors.
The recent Israeli strike on positions of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders in Iran was not simply a response to regional terrorist threats, it heralded a dawn of truth and the awakening of nations.
Now widely referred to as Operation Dawn of the Lions, this action marks a firm step in the fight against terrorist networks and in securing lasting stability for the Middle East.
It is important to underscore: this is a battle against the occupiers and terrorist rulers of Iran not against the Iranian people.
For four decades, the IRGC has acted as a military arm of terror, not only repressing Iran’s own citizens, but destabilising the region. Far from serving as a national defence force, it has become a brutal enforcer of the Islamist regime eliminating Iranian nationalists, supporting groups such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and proxies in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, and fuelling the fires of war and instability.
The targeted elimination of IRGC leaders sends a clear message: nations committed to defending humanity will no longer remain silent in the face of the Islamic Republic’s institutionalised terror.
Dawn of the Lions also stands as a symbol of national awakening within Iran itself.
It is important to underscore: this is a battle against the occupiers and terrorist rulers of Iran not against the Iranian people.
It coincides with a powerful grassroots movement led by Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, calling for the Iranian people’s right to a free, secular, and democratic nation. For years, Iranians have endured poverty, censorship, execution, and systemic corruption, yet they have not bowed to tyranny.
Today they stand stronger than ever in protest and defiance. The name Dawn of the Lions reflects their spirit: lions in chains now poised to rise.
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi represents a vital bridge between Iran’s proud past and a future Middle East built on peace and mutual respect. With wisdom and dialogue, not with weapons, he has emerged as a unifying figure for millions of Iranians longing for freedom.
Speaking beyond ideological divides, he advocates for the dismantling of the terrorist regime and the building of a new Iran. His support for regional solidarity against terrorism and readiness to help shape Iran’s post-regime future has been welcomed by opposition groups, youth movements, and human rights defenders alike.
Today, Operation Dawn of the Lions is far more than a military operation.
It is a turning point in the region’s awakening. It is now clear that the Middle East cannot know true peace until the terrorist structures of the Islamic Republic are dismantled.
This operation may mark the beginning of a broader international coalition against oppression and terror.
And this dawn will never set.
Leila Naseri is a Sydney-based music composer, storyteller and social activist, dedicated to blending Iranian heritage with contemporary soundscapes and storytelling for social change.
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