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But that may well be a source of comfort for its clientele – many of whom are paranoid after fleeing an #authoritarian surveillance #state.
#Iran

Tim Mak

@timkmak@journa.host · 3 days ago

Despite being one of the world’s few #Iranian bars – alcohol is banned in #Iran – the small, underground drinking hole rarely has enough customers to outnumber the staff.

Tim Mak

@timkmak@journa.host · 3 days ago

But that may well be a source of comfort for its clientele – many of whom are paranoid after fleeing an #authoritarian surveillance #state.
#Iran

Tim Mak

@timkmak@journa.host · 3 days ago

As the situation in Iran reaches a crisis point, the number of those fleeing Iran and seeking refuge in neighbouring countries like #Armenia rises — bringing #Iranians to places like Rose’s.

Tim Mak

@timkmak@journa.host · 3 days ago

To find out more about how Rose's Bar has become a vital anchor for those fleeing the crisis in #Iran, read this story via the link! https://www.counteroffensive.news/p/the-iranian-exiles-bar-where-revolution

The Iranian exiles bar where revolution is dreamed up

In a basement bar in Yerevan, Iranian rebel fighters, artists, and refugees gather over beer to discuss the realities of life under the Iranian regime — but they can’t stop looking over their shoulder

Tim Mak

@timkmak@journa.host · 3 days ago

#NEWS OF THE DAY:

#IRAN CONFIRMS ALI KHAMENEI’S DEATH: Iranian state media confirmed the death of Ali Khamenei in joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes and declared a 40-day mourning period as the Iranian government vowed continued retaliation. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/28/irans-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-killed-in-us-israeli-attacks-reports

Al Jazeera

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attacks: Reports

Iran's Tasnim and Mehr news agencies report that Khamenei remains “steadfast and firm in commanding the field”.

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