General Discussion

The Ayatollah has a mandate from God to rule the country. Comparatively, Trump’s support from evangelicals is weak sauce.

The Ayatollah has the Revolutionary Guard at his disposal. They are badass and professional. Compared to them, ICE agents are incompetent wannabees.

The Iranian regime doesn't pussy-foot around with dissenters and protesters. He publicly executes them after sham trials, or shoots them down in the streets by the tens of thousands.

It gnaws at Two-Dolls Donnie that, despite everything, he still can't rule with an iron fist like the Ayatollah. He can't simply murder those who criticize and mock him. He can't burn the Epstein files, and imprison those who complain. The Supreme Court -- including two he appointed -- ruled against his tariffs!
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Actually, I doubt this is anywhere close to the main reason why Trump invaded Iran -- though I have no doubt he wishes he had that kind of dictatorial power.