The captain of the Titanic allegedly responded with “What iceberg?” when asked why he was not changing course to avoid it, providing a historical archetype for the Nezam’s headlong rush toward the unknown. The continued state of tension over hijab, the deteriorating economic conditions, and the Nezam’s tenacious adherence to failed policies despite the extreme loss of public trust suggest that those at the helm of the Islamic Republic are similarly unable or unwilling to acknowledge the multiple dangers facing the Nezam.
