Washington, DC, March 25, 2022 – Distinguished policy and national security experts called for maintaining Iran’s IRGC on the list of Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) of the U.S. Department of State, argued for no sanctions relief, and highlighted the prospects for change in Iran, during a conference organized
Washington, DC, March 25, 2022 – Distinguished policy and national security experts called for maintaining Iran’s IRGC on the list of Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) of the U.S. Department of State, argued for no sanctions relief, and highlighted the prospects for change in Iran, during a conference organized
By Ali Safavi, originally published in Townhall, February 15, 2022 It was 3 PM on Thursday, January 27, 2022. As usual, Channel 1, the flagship network on Iran’s state-run TV, was preparing to air commercials. However, what went on air instead was historic and inconceivable.
For Iran’s Feeble Regime, 10 Seconds of TV Shock Was an Eternity Read More
By Sedighe Shahrokhi, originally published in NCR-Iran.org, 22nd January 2022 Those familiar with Iranian social media are witnessing an uptrend of footage and posts about ordinary people speaking out against the mullahs on the streets, insulting them, and even showing aggression. Late December, a video was taken
Iran’s Nation Loathes Clerical Establishment Read More
By Amir Taghati, Originally published in NCR-Iran.org, 17th November 2021 A group of human rights advocates held a People’s Tribunal, “Iran Atrocities Tribunal,” in London. This tribunal, also known as the “Aban Tribunal,” was held to investigate “crimes against humanity” committed by the Iranian regime during its
Aban Tribunal’s Core Message: End Tehran’s Impunity Read More
By Shamsi Saadati, Originally published in NCR-Iran.org, 11th November 2021 Thursday marked the thirty-sixth session of the trial of Hamid Noury, an Iranian prisons official charged for his role in the 1988 massacre of over 30,000 political prisoners in Gohardasht prison. Noury was incarcerated in 2019 by Swedish authorities. On Wednesday, his trial was held in Albania, where survivors
Iran 1988 Massacre Noury’s Second Trial in Albania: Majid Saheb Jam’s Testimony Read More
BEHIND THE IRAN HEADLINES Series, July 23, 2021 Alireza Jafarzadeh, NCRI-US Deputy Director: The uprising in Khuzestan is now in the second week. Despite killing several peaceful protesters, injuring dozens more and arresting many civilians, the protests continue into the 9th Day. In fact, other
Khuzestan Uprisings Expand Read More
BEHIND THE IRAN HEADLINES Series, July 21, 2021 Alireza Jafarzadeh, NCRI-US Deputy Director: Since July 15, 2021, defiant youths in many cities in southwestern province of Khuzestan have staged large-scale protests over the severe shortages of water caused by criminal negligence and corruption of the Islamic Revolutionary
A Week of Uprisings in Khuzestan Read More
By Secretariat of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), Originally published in NCR-Iran.org, 19th July 2021 The Uprising of the Thirsty – No. 4 Repressive forces attacked, fired on demonstrators in Susangerd, injuring many Despite the dispatch of the anti-riot State Security Force (SSF)
Iran: Uprising in Cities of Khuzestan over Water Shortage Enters Fourth Day Read More
By Shamsi Saadati, Originally published in NCR-Iran.org, 20th July 2021 Since Thursday, the Iranian province of Khuzestan has been the site of numerous large-scale protests over worsening water shortages. The demonstrations emerged within weeks of the start of similarly expansive protests in Khuzestan and various other regions,
Protests over Water Shortages Reflect Broader Political Trends in Iran Read More