"40 years of bloodshed and betrayal."

* Here is a sneak preview from the preface of our new and upcoming book, "Shout Freedom: The Desperate Cry of Iranians."

            President Trump turns on his cellphone. He takes a deep breath and carefully organizes his thoughts. Then he logs onto his Twitter Account. Tweeting is his ultimate passion in life! By using Twitter, Trump can easily bypass the “fake” media and talk directly to the people without his words being spun or twisted.

            Today is an historic day for the Iranian government. It is the 40^th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. A massive celebration at Azadi Square in Tehran has just concluded. It is 9 pm in Tehran and 11:58 am in Washington, D.C.

            Being a voice for the Iranian people and their human rights is an important priority for Trump. Unlike his predecessor, Barack Obama, who forged a “legacy making” deal with the corrupt government and funneled over 150 billion dollars enriching the Mullah’s pockets, Trump instead wants freedom and democracy for all Iranians. Shortly after he came into office, he tore up the disastrous nuclear deal and put the government on notice that there was a new sheriff in town! During the uprisings of 2018, Trump displayed his solidarity with Iranians on Twitter. On January 3, 2108, just a few weeks after the uprisings began, Trump went to Twitter and pledged his loyalty to Iranians by tweeting:

            “Such respect for the people of Iran as they try to take back their corrupt government. You will see great support from the United States at the appropriate time.”

            In a few short sentences, Trump had made a solid connection with the people of Iran. He made it very clear that their freedom and human rights was his priority. Iranians have never forgotten during the bloody and violent election protests in 2009, how President Obama turned his back on them. They could be heard chanting loudly in the streets, “President Obama, are you with the Iranian people or with the Mullahs?

            However, today, Monday, February 11, 2019, 11:56 am, President Trump took to Twitter and sent a completely different message to The Iranian people. A message of hope and not betrayal.

            40 years of corruption. 40 years of oppression. 40 years of terror. The regime in Iran has produced only “40 years of failure.”

            The long-suffering Iranian people deserve a much brighter future.

            Earlier that day, in the misty and cold rain, thousands of government loyalists of all ages had proudly gathered in Freedom Square to celebrate the 40^th Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. There was the usual chanting of death to America and the burning of U.S. and Israeli flags. At 11:15 am, President Rouhani took to the stage and gave a 45-minute inspiring speech touting the accomplishments of the Islamic Republic and declared that the country was stronger and life was much better than it was under the Shah’s monarchy.

            Really Rouhani?

            Almost a decade earlier on June 15, 2009, a sea of angry Iranians swarmed into Freedom Square, in the largest demonstration since the Revolution, demanding that the presidential election be annulled. Ahmadinejad had been re-elected, winning over Mousavi. Iranians responded with an emotional meltdown shouting election fraud. For several long, bloody days of violent confrontations, riot police and Basijs clashed in the streets. There were thousands of arrests and hundreds of deaths as Iranians burned motorcycles in a desperate struggle for freedom of speech and fair elections.

            Loud chanting and angry voices shouted, “Where is my vote and death to the dictator” day and night in Freedom Square. Since 1971, when the Azadi Square was formally dedicated, there have been famous rallies, protests, and gatherings. Under the Shah, there were peaceful gatherings celebrating freedom and the good life. Then in February 1979, the dark clouds of oppression rolled over the city of Tehran and the square became the sight of millions of deceived Iranians welcoming the Ayatollah Khomeini and his new Islamic government. Since then, inspectors have discovered that there are defects beginning to form in the famous “Y” shaped tower. The stones are cracking and water is dripping from the ceiling. The walls of the famous structure have begun peeling. Freedom Square is beginning to deteriorate!

            Like the walls of the famous tower, the soul of all Iranians are cracking underneath the enormous pressure of a dictatorship government. For forty years they have suffered ungodly oppression. They are desperate for freedom. Can you hear their cries for freedom? They are shouting freedom and the question is, are you listening? What will your response be?

            These are the voices, the loud cries of many Iranian political prisoners, refugees and artists.  These are their stories of the many long years of injustice, death, and oppression. They have suffered bloodshed and betrayal. They cannot withstand another 40 years of death and oppression. They are longing for humanity to hear their voices and stand with them. 

             Will you stand with them?