Rajavi’s article, entitled “Iran is on the edge of full rebellion — West must stop aiding the regime,” provides an inside look into the tumultuous events and transformations taking place in Iran, notably the escalating protests and resistance movements that have emerged over the past year.
“With the Iranian regime’s president in New York, speaking to the United Nations just days after the anniversary of an uprising sparked by a brutal regime murder, it is essential the international community reflect on the far-reaching implications of this critical chapter in my nation’s history,” Rajavi emphasizes.
She details the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman whose demise at the hands of the regime’s “morality police” ignited a massive protest in September 2022. This surge of dissent spread like wildfire, consuming more than 220 cities and resonating through all 31 provinces.
The voices of the protesters, Rajavi points out, weren’t merely cries of outrage. They were clarion calls for freedom and democracy, echoing sentiments of frustration and rejection of both monarchy and theocracy. In her words: “The unequivocal rejection of both monarchy and theocracy reverberated across the protests with the resounding cry, ‘Down with the oppressor, be it the shah or the supreme leader.'”
The original article can also be found here.
Published Sep. 20, 2023, 6:00 a.m. ET
The regime’s response to these protests has been brutal. The opposition movement Mujahedin-e Khalq has identified at least 750 protesters killed by the regime. And yet, the spirit of resistance remains unbroken, with women and youth leading the charge against the regime’s oppression.
As tensions rise and with evidence of growing unrest within the regime’s ranks, Rajavi highlights the rise in executions, the disappearance of resistance members, and the latest purge targeting even close confidants of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. This, she believes, underlines the regime’s anxiety and its awareness of its precarious position.
In her concluding remarks, Rajavi calls upon the international community to realize the gravity of the situation and to reconsider its policies. “The international community bears a moral obligation to stand with the Iranian people,” she states. “We don’t ask for help overthrowing the regime. We simply ask Western governments to stop providing these murderers aid. Then we can build a peaceful future based on the ideals of a secular, democratic, and non-nuclear republic.”
With this passionate plea, Rajavi seeks to galvanize global leaders into action, emphasizing that the time to support Iran’s fight for freedom and democracy is now.
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