BEHIND THE IRAN HEADLINES Series, September 29, 2023, Alireza Jafarzadeh, NCRI-US Deputy Director NCRI-US Deputy Director Alireza Jafarzadeh explains the Iranian regime’s disinformation campaign and why it persistently targets the MEK. The MEK is and has been the target of the Iranian regime’s lies, accusations, …
Why the Iranian Resistance Is Tehran’s Network of Influencers’ Main Target Read More
BEHIND THE IRAN HEADLINES Series, September 27, 2023, Alireza Jafarzadeh, NCRI-US Deputy Director In a meticulous campaign to refurbish its tarnished global image, especially surrounding its controversial nuclear program, the Iranian regime, as disclosed by today’s revelations, embarked on a covert initiative known as the …
Iran’s Network of Apologists Lead Its Disinformation Campaign Read More
BEHIND THE IRAN HEADLINES Series, September 7, 2023, Alireza Jafarzadeh, NCRI-US Deputy Director The detention of the Swedish official of the European Union for over 500 days as part of the Iranian regime’s ‘hostage diplomacy’ represents a blatant abuse of human rights and international law. …
Iran’s Hostage Diplomacy Emboldened by Appeasement Read More
BEHIND THE IRAN HEADLINES Series, September 4, 2023, Alireza Jafarzadeh, NCRI-US Deputy Director Alireza Jafarzadeh, the deputy director of the Washington office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), made the following commentary about how the MEK-affiliated Resistance Units in Iran are showing …
MEK Resistance Units: Engines of Iran’s Uprisings, Catalysts of Change Read More
BEHIND THE IRAN HEADLINES Series, September 1, 2023, Alireza Jafarzadeh, NCRI-US Deputy Director Alireza Jafarzadeh, the deputy director of the Washington office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI-US), made the following commentary about Hossein Mousavian, the Iranian regime’s ambassador to Germany from …
Tehran’s Insider, Linked to Terrorism, Gets Podium in U.S. Read More
BEHIND THE IRAN HEADLINES Series, August 31, 2023, Alireza Jafarzadeh, NCRI-US Deputy Director As the academic year begins and the anniversary of Iran’s 2022 uprising approaches, the regime has escalated its clampdown on universities, including faculty dismissals, student arrests, and expulsions. These actions highlight the …
Iran’s Universities Targeted as Uprising Anniversary Approaches Read More
BEHIND THE IRAN HEADLINES Series, August 30, 2023, Alireza Jafarzadeh, NCRI-US Deputy Director In the latest episode of our BEHIND THE IRAN HEADLINES Series entitled “Captivity Extended for Political Prisoner Amid Rising Unrest” NCRI-US Deputy Director Alireza Jafarzadeh explains why the Iranian regime has extended …
Captivity Extended for Political Prisoner Amid Rising Unrest Read More
BEHIND THE IRAN HEADLINES Series, August 28, 2023, Alireza Jafarzadeh, NCRI-US Deputy Director As the first anniversary of Iran’s 2022 uprising approaches, explosive classified documents have emerged from the regime’s inner circles. Obtained by the dissident group Ghiyam-ta-Sarnegouni (Uprising leading to the overthrow), these papers …
Leaked Documents Expose Vulnerabilities of Iran’s Regime Read More
BEHIND THE IRAN HEADLINES Series, August 28, 2023, Alireza Jafarzadeh, NCRI-US Deputy Director The 2022 Iranian uprising marked an unprecedented turning point in the nation’s struggle for liberty. Initially sparked by the tragic death of Mahsa (Gina) Amini, the protests quickly transcended issues like the …
BEHIND THE IRAN HEADLINES Series, August 23, 2023, Alireza Jafarzadeh, NCRI-US Deputy Director Iran’s regime has intensified its crackdown on rising dissent in a grim escalation of repression. They are particularly targeting newly released political prisoners and families linked to the People’s Mojahedin Organization of …
Rising Suppression Is Failing to Silence Iran Protests Read More