Iran’s Regime on Brink of Being Overcome by Events
Are the Iranian Mullahs in danger of falling? Much has happened since October 7, 2023. This includes the fall of the regime of Iran’s staunchest ally – Syria. Ever since the Ayatollah Khomeini took power in Iran since 1979, there has been a simmering among the Iranian people, who have been craving a return to freedom.
The mullahs have been able to suppress various grassroots revolutions over the years but as we are seeing globally, there are geo-political tectonic shifts happening everywhere. One of those shifts very well could be taking place in Iran. The fall of Syria, coupled with the elimination of Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah has turned many an eye toward Tehran.
The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) has made no secret about its desire for a Democratic regime change in Iran. Just last month, as the world learned of the fall of the Assad regime, NCRI made the bold statement that events have all but mortally wounded the Iranian regime, in terms of its “strategic depth” and that “it will soon be expelled from the entire region”.
The NCRI has the support of the Iranian people and much of the international community. What makes any potential uprising or revolution different than previous ones remains to be seen but there is no question that international events very well could contribute to a different outcome than what the people of Iran have seen before.
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Q&A:
- How does the fall of Syria impact the stability of the Iranian regime, and why is it considered such a major blow to Tehran?
- What specific signs are you seeing inside Iran that indicate the mullahs may be losing their grip on power?
- Given past grassroots uprisings that were brutally suppressed, what makes this moment different in terms of achieving real change?
- How has the elimination of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, further weakened Iran’s influence in the region?
- What role does the international community play in supporting regime change in Iran, and what actions should they take now?
- Do you believe the Iranian people are ready to rise up again, and if so, how is the NCRI supporting them in their efforts?
- How does the current geopolitical landscape—including shifts in Israel, Syria, and broader Middle East alliances—affect the regime’s survival?
- What would a post-mullah Iran look like under a democratic government, and how does the NCRI plan to ensure a smooth transition if the regime falls?
ABOUT ALIREZA JAFARZADEH…
Alireza Jafarzadeh serves as the Deputy Director of the Washington Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). He is also the author of The Iran Threat (Palgrave MacMillan, New York, 2008).
A recognized expert on Iranian policy, Jafarzadeh has been at the forefront of efforts to prevent the Iranian regime from acquiring nuclear weapons. His groundbreaking work in 2002 and 2003 led to the discovery of key illicit nuclear sites in Iran, including the Natanz uranium enrichment facility, the Arak heavy water plant, the Kalaye Electric centrifuge testing facility near Tehran, and the Lashkar Ab’ad laser enrichment facility. These revelations prompted the first-ever inspections of Iranian nuclear sites by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Jafarzadeh is a frequent guest on major television and radio networks, including CBS Evening News, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, CNBC, Bloomberg TV, and France 24. His insights have also been featured in leading publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Time, and The Hill.
ABOUT SHAHIN GOBADI…
Shahin Gobadi, a U.S.-educated nuclear engineer, is a member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), Iran’s Parliament-in-Exile.
An astute observer of Iranian affairs for over three decades, Gobadi is an expert on topics including Iranian state-sponsored terrorism, proxy groups in the Middle East, the Iranian nuclear and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs, Western policy toward Iran, and internal Iranian affairs.
He has been interviewed by major international media outlets, including CNN, Fox News, BBC, Sky TV, GB News, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Times, The Daily Telegraph, Reuters, and the Associated Press. Gobadi’s writings have appeared in prominent media across the U.S. and Europe.
ABOUT ALI SAFAVI…
Ali Safavi is a member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), Iran’s Parliament-in-Exile.
A sociologist by training, Safavi studied and taught at UCLA, California State University Los Angeles, and the University of Michigan. He was an active participant in the anti-Shah student movement in the 1970s in the United States and has been deeply engaged in Iranian affairs ever since.
Safavi has lectured and written extensively on Iran, Iraq, terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and Middle Eastern politics. He has appeared in interviews on networks such as CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, CBS, BBC, Sky TV, Newsmax, and France 24. His articles and commentary have been published in leading outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Hill, The Boston Herald, The Washington Times, and The Financial Times.
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