True of Iran

Freedom-loving compatriots, Friends of the Iranian Resistance, Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Hon. Sid-Ahmad Ghozali, Senator Torricelli, Polish MPs and dignitaries, Representatives of European nations, And distinguished personalities, I salute you all. You have come together today to convey to the World Summit in Warsaw the voice of the people of Iran yearning for freedom and democracy. You are the voice of Iranian protesters calling on the world to break their silence over the abuses of our nation’s rights. The pain of our political prisoners in Khamenei’s dungeons, the sufferings of our Kurdish, Turk, Balochi and Arab compatriots, and the stifled desires and hopes of Iranian women, youths, workers, farmers, teachers and students are resonating in your cries. Their immediate demand from the world and their lawful expectation from the Warsaw Summit is for them to recognize the right of the Iranian people’s Resistance to overthrow the mullahs’ theocratic regime to achieve f...

Iran: 40 Years After Theocrats Usurped Power BY: Dowlat Nowrouzi NCRI Representative in the UK Over the past four decades, countless articles, books, analysis and reports, have been written about the nature of the clerical regime ruling Iran since it usurped the power after the anti-Shahs’ dictatorship revolution in 1979. For many, the question of why a corrupt, religious fascist regime still holds power is a myth. Let us have a glimpse of the realities of Iran today. What we are witnessing today is a natural progression and cultivation of forty years of struggle for fundamental rights, freedom and democracy. The regime faces unprecedented crises, internal and external. Despite large scale suppression, 2018 marked a new era in the people’s struggle against the regime by continued uprisings and protests totaling to more than 10,000 protest movements in more than 300 cities across the country. Unforgettable scenes of brave protesters, especially wome...

A Valid Alternative to the Current Regime in Iran By: Giulio Terzi former foreign affairs minister of Italy The national uprising of the last twelve months in Iran has launched a clear and unequivocal political message, leaving no doubt about the real desire of the people for a regime change. In response, regime officials at the highest levels, including supreme leader Ali Khamenei, have shown themselves to be particularly quick in attributing slogans such as "death to the dictator" and organizing of the revolt to the PMOI / MEK Movement, which has always been at the forefront to end the theocratic regime, its oppressive controls and violent repressions - implemented by the Iranian security and intelligence apparatus - and the immediate release of all political prisoners and for an Iran that fully respects its international obligations and rule of law. In this regard, it is important to underline how the political platform of the National Council of Resi...

lord maginnes OPINION: 2019 BRINGS NEW OPPORTUNITY TO TOPPLE THE IRANIAN REGIME With 2018 coming to a close, it’s time for policymakers to re-examine strategies for confronting Iran’s dictatorship. There have been unique changes in Iranian affairs and policy since the end of last year. New opportunities — and new threats —  have arisen. One year ago, the 2015 Iran nuclear deal was still in full effect. Now, all U.S. sanctions on the Islamic Republic have come back into full force. One year ago, Iran’s domestic situation appeared relatively stable, but within weeks it had erupted into a mass uprising that spanned every major city and town, giving rise to virtually unprecedented anti-government slogans. And one year ago, the Iranian threat to Western nations was largely theoretical and vaguely defined; today, the United States and Europe have faced down at least four terrorist plots targeting Iranian activists on Western soil. Proponents of Iranian democ...

Iran’s Heightened Fears of MEK Dissidents Are a Sign of Changing Times Iran has been the center of international attention in 2018. In light of unprecedented, continuous protests and strikes at home, a faltering economy, growing regional and international isolation, and the imposition of massive US sanctions, there are growing signs that the status quo has become untenable and the regime is finding it much more difficult to contain the situation. The theocratic regime’s new onslaught against its opponents, most notably against the principal opposition, the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran or Mujahedin-e-Khalq ( PMOI/MEK ), is a serious indicator of changing times in Iran. In addition to domestic repression, the multi-faceted campaign against the MEK entails terror plots in the West and massive disinformation and demonization in the media and on the Internet. Continuation of protests: The new Iran The most defining aspect of Iran in 2018 has b...