This event, which sought to highlight the Iranian people’s quest for liberty, faced an overwhelming response. Participants from Iran and globally experienced extended wait times due to the high volume of individuals eager to express their solidarity through the available phone lines.
The telethon concluded with a remarkable success, raising $7.05 million. Its independence from foreign government influences ensures immunity from external policy shifts and interventions, particularly concerning the Iranian regime.
Broadcasting via multiple satellite platforms like Express AM6, Hot Bird 13B, and Eutelsat 7B, INTV reaches a wide audience both within and outside Iran. Gholam from the United States, contributing a significant $10,000, remarked, “This telethon once again demonstrated the vast support for this Resistance movement. People are willing to wait for days to donate, no matter the amount, with profound humility.”
In a substantial show of support, Azar and Behzad from Canada donated $1.5 million. Azar, expressing pride in their contribution, stated, “You connect us with our compatriots’ suffering and inspire us with the defiant youth challenging the regime’s authority.” Their donation reflects recognition of the INTV’s role in using every penny to amplify the Iranian people’s voice.
Its independent operation and reliance on public donations have enabled it to combat the regime’s censorship effectively and interference, ensuring its coverage aligns with the interests of the Iranian people and their Resistance.
The channel has played a crucial role in major uprisings in Iran, amplifying voices rejecting the ruling theocracy and alternatives that don’t reflect people’s demands. A group of Iranians from Southern California expressed their support, stating, “We are proud to support INTV as it represented the Iranian people’s desire for a republic, rejecting pseudo alternatives like ‘down with the oppressor, be it the Shah or mullahs.'”
The telethon witnessed global outreach, with Iranians from 41 countries participating. The event spanned several dozen hours, providing over a hundred telephone lines, while many engaged through social media platforms like Telegram and Skype. Mohammad from Brazil, contributing $1,010, mentioned Hadis Najafi’s martyrdom in the 2022 uprising, saying, “I make this contribution to feel I’ve done something for my people.”
The event featured calls from defiant youths in Iran and members of the Resistance Units, part of the People’s Mojahedin of Iran (PMOI/MEK), pivotal in ongoing nationwide protests. “I dedicate my activities to INTV,” said an MEK member, highlighting their commitment to the resistance.
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