The acknowledgment of Iran’s Resistance by this authoritative entity underscores a profound societal shift, both domestically and internationally, against the entrenched misogynistic regime of the mullahs.
In an interview with Mashregh News on April 28, a spokesperson for the IRGC Intelligence Organization attempted to discredit the growing support for the Iranian Resistance, attributing it to a purported Western conspiracy.
Notably, the spokesperson failed to acknowledge the pivotal role played by figures such as Maryam Rajavi, the President-elect of the National Resistance Council of Iran (NCRI), who herself is a Muslim woman wearing a veil. Rajavi’s advocacy for women’s empowerment and her warnings to the clerical regime have resonated deeply within Iran and beyond.
The #MEK has fought the regime's misogyny ever since it came to power in Iran.
In March 1979, women of the #MEK were beaten by the regime's suppressive forces for defending the rights of women who didn't wear hijab.#WomenForce4Change#OrangeTheWorldhttps://t.co/XliYsvSGz9 pic.twitter.com/VQKcI38XRz— Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) November 25, 2022
Mashregh News also highlighted the regime’s paranoia regarding Western influences on Iranian women, particularly regarding the issue of hijab. The outlet claimed that foreign media strategically target women as agents of societal change, seeking to dismantle religious teachings and promote Western ideals. Similarly, the Javan newspaper, another IRGC-affiliated outlet, dismissed movements advocating for the abolition of compulsory hijab as mere fabrications of foreign agendas.
Yet, history tells a different story. Maryam Rajavi’s prescient warnings to the regime in 1996, delivered during a rally in London, foretold a future where Iranian women would lead the charge against oppression. Despite the regime’s efforts to suppress and demean Iranian women, their resilience and determination remain unwavering.
MUST-WATCH: Excerpt from @Maryam_Rajavi landmark speech at London's Earls Court, June 21, 1996. "Today's oppressed women are the victors of tomorrow. Their voices will echo forever." So true! pic.twitter.com/sNdH4fSbSB #IranRevoIution2022
— Ali Safavi (@amsafavi) November 28, 2022
As Iran grapples with internal dissent and external scrutiny, the struggle for women’s rights emerges as a pivotal battleground. The voices of Iranian women, empowered by a shared vision of equality and justice, continue to reverberate across the nation, challenging the very foundations of the misogynistic regime. In their quest for liberation, Iranian women stand united, poised to shape the destiny of their nation and inspire change on a global scale.
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