BEHIND THE IRAN HEADLINES Series, September 22, 2023, Alireza Jafarzadeh, NCRI-US Deputy Director Mrs. Maryam Rajavi unequivocally declares Iran teeters on the brink of a full-fledged rebellion, emphatically urging the West to cease any form of support to the oppressive regime. Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director […]
Maryam Rajavi: Iran Is on Edge of Full Rebellion, West Must Stop Aiding the Regime 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
Iran’s Revolution is Moving Forward Read More
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
BEHIND THE IRAN HEADLINES Series, August 22, 2023, Alireza Jafarzadeh, NCRI-US Deputy Director Did you know that the Iran regime’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and the repressive #IRGC actually run a mafia to make huge profits out of their censorship of their own citizens? Alireza
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