ToddE
Trusted Member
national interests, no matter by whom.
You are right but despite my constant criticism on IRI, government is doing what it can in name of national interests within their own created constraints.
- 8+ trillion USD worth Hydrocarbon owned by government, not foriegn actors.
- 112 Billion USD exports against half imports, massive surplus (2025).
- 1% foriegn debt on GDP, 0% western debt.
- 5th largest STEM force in the world.
- Largest or 2nd largest military in Muslim countries.
- Possibly 2nd largest military budget in Muslim countries (2026).
- Large, war hardened or proven aersopace forces against toughest possible foes.
We just need to give up on animosity against Israel and US so internal BS by IRGC (money siphoned off), ayatollahs etc does not happen anymore.






