The genesis of this revolt was the tragic death of Zhina Amini (Mahsa), now emblematic of a nation’s tenacious refusal of authoritarianism be it from the Shah’s reign or the present-day theocratic rule.
The international community looked on as the Iranian regime, engulfed by its vulnerabilities, flexed its military might and championed its missile and nuclear agenda. Contrary to its self-proclaimed strength, the state found itself on shaky ground. Assertions that Iran’s revolutionary spirit had waned or that its youth had forsaken the fight were debunked, revealing them to be nothing more than propaganda from the regime and its backers.
A standout feature of this uprising was the audacious participation of Iranian women and girls. Their valiant efforts underscored the profound societal shift within the nation, signifying the imminent end of the religious dictatorship and the dawn of a liberated Iran.
Today, the clerics have embarked on extensive propaganda to secure a policy of appeasement, claiming that there is no uprising in the works. However, the factors that led to the eruption of the uprising have not only not diminished, but have even become more intense,… pic.twitter.com/QLfKVVwe5Y
— Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) September 15, 2023
In present times, despite the regime’s relentless endeavors to trivialize the prospect of further uprisings, the undercurrents of unrest are palpable. A renewed bid for appeasement might appeal to some; however, the catalysts behind the previous upheaval have only intensified.
For starters, the Iranian populace’s animosity towards their rulers is mounting, with a spike in confrontations between citizens and the oppressive forces. Especially among the youth, discontent with the existing state of affairs is palpable.
In a counter-intuitive twist, even as the regime’s coffers swell with oil revenues, their pillaging of state resources continues unabated, plunging the masses further into despair, potentially setting the stage for larger social unrest. Their counter-strategy, predictably, is more oppression.
Reflecting the regime’s trepidation towards entities like the MEK and the NCRI is its amplified deceptive tactics in 2023, targeting them both domestically and abroad. This crescendo in false charges and propaganda against the MEK, paradoxically, highlights the latter’s seminal role in steering the uprising.
As we mark this significant anniversary, the call to the international community is clear: stand united with the Iranian masses in their valiant quest for democracy and freedom. Their indomitable spirit against tyranny and coercion illuminates a path leading to a truly democratic Iran.
MEK Iran (follow us on Twitter and Facebook), Maryam Rajavi’s on her site, Twitter & Facebook, NCRI (Twitter & Facebook), and People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran – MEK IRAN – YouTu
