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Unveiling Iran (Guest: Alireza Jafarzadeh)

A Woman’s Leadership Threatens to Neuter Tehran’s Mullahs

The winds of change are gaining momentum in U.S. policy toward Iran—and at the center stands the exiled Iranian opposition movement led by Maryam Rajavi, president-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). Located in Washington, DC Deputy Director of the NCRI – Alireza Jafarzadeh – is available for interviews to discuss an explosive development. A bi-partisan majority of the U.S. House of Representative has thrown its weight behind Rajavi as a viable replacement for the Mullahs of Tehran.

With a clear majority of the U.S. House of Representatives now co-sponsoring H.Res.166, bipartisan lawmakers have officially endorsed Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan for a free, secular, nonnuclear Iranian republic. The resolution also affirms support for a peaceful democratic transition driven by the Iranian people—making NCRI the only organized alternative with a viable roadmap.

Rep. McClintock Names NCRI Specifically as viable alternative to Mullahs

Trump’s mere presence in Saudi Arabia as the House passed this Resolution sent a significant message to Tehran. The Saudis and the Iranians have been fierce geopolitical adversaries over the years. In his speech, Trump stood with the Saudis and against the current Iranian Regime. The U.S. House stood with Rajavi and the NCRI.

Against this backdrop, President Donald Trump’s May 13 speech in Riyadh amplified the urgency for a realignment of U.S. policy toward Iran. In a historic and forceful address, Trump condemned the Iranian regime’s regional terrorism, which includes use of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and warned Tehran’s proxies (the Houthis in Yemen) there will be consequences for continued aggression.

While he did not name NCRI directly, his alignment with the goals of a free Iran and his emphasis on the Iranian people’s right to self-determination mark a critical turning point. The Saudi capital—where NCRI has held high-level briefings in the past—symbolized the shared urgency across the region to counter Iran’s malign influence.

To discuss this growing consensus in Washington and how it bolsters the democratic opposition, Alireza Jafarzadeh, deputy director of the NCRI’s Washington office, is available for interviews. Jafarzadeh is one of the most knowledgeable experts on Iran’s nuclear weapons program and internal political dynamics. He played a key role in exposing clandestine nuclear sites in Natanz and Arak, and he can articulate how NCRI is positioned to lead a democratic transition—backed by decades of resistance inside and outside Iran.

With Congress unified and the White House signaling a harder line, the U.S. may finally be aligning its policy with the aspirations of the Iranian people—and with the NCRI at the center of the alternative.

Speakers Available:

Alireza Jafarzadeh – Deputy Director, NCRI-US

Mohammad Mohaddessin – Chairman, NCRI Foreign Affairs Committee

Other Speakers Available:

Shahin Gobadi – Member of NCRI Parliament in Exile

Ali Safavi – Member of NCRI Parliament in Exile

Related Article(s)

Text of H.Res. 166:

Text – H.Res.166 – 119th Congress (2025-2026): Expressing support for the Iranian people’s desires for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning the Iranian regime’s terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes. | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

Video of Trump Speech in Saudi Arabia:

Text of Trump Speech in Saudi Arabia:

Trump Speaks at Saudi-US Investment Forum

Optional Q&A

  1. H.Res.166 has now secured majority support in the House, explicitly backing Maryam Rajavi and her Ten-Point Plan. What does this signal to the Iranian people and to the regime in Tehran?
  2. President Trump recently called for “a new future in the Middle East” and criticized the Iranian regime’s regional aggression. How does this speech bolster the NCRI’s international standing and your call for regime change?
  3. Many U.S. lawmakers and former world leaders have endorsed Maryam Rajavi’s roadmap. Why do you believe her plan resonates so broadly across political and national boundaries?
  4. What makes the NCRI different from other Iranian opposition groups, especially in terms of organizational structure and presence inside Iran?
  5. The NCRI continues to uncover intelligence about Tehran’s nuclear activities and IRGC operations. Can you share any recent findings or developments your network inside Iran has exposed?
  6. Given the recent momentum in Congress and growing grassroots support abroad, what are the next concrete steps for the Iranian opposition in exile?
  7. How does the NCRI plan to work with international actors — especially the U.S. and European governments — to isolate the regime diplomatically and economically?
  8. Looking ahead, if regime change were to occur, how prepared is the NCRI to lead a transition in Iran, and what immediate reforms would be prioritized under Rajavi’s leadership?

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 MOHAMMAD MOHADDESSIN…

Mr. Mohammad Mohaddessin, is the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). NCRI is a coalition of various political tendencies and democratic forces working to establish a free and pluralistic republic based on democratic values.

Mohammad Mohaddessin was born in Qom, Iran, the son of a Grand Ayatollah who was opposed to the regime. He studied both in religious seminary and modern education.

In the 1970s, While he was a student in Iran’s most prestigious Sharif University, in 1975 he was arrested and sentenced to 15 years for his affiliation with the People’s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (PMOI) and opposition to the shah dictatorship. While in prison he was severely tortured.

Mohaddessin has lectured on numerous international forums on Iranian affairs and has represented the Iranian resistance in many international events and conferences.

He has written extensively on political and religious regional issue in Iran and the region. He is the author of “Islamic Fundamentalism: The New Global Threat”, published in 1993 (Seven Locks Press, Washington) in which he addressed the emerging threat of Islamic fundamentalism in the world.

In addition to many articles and essays, Mr. Mohaddessin has authored several other books, including Enemies of Ayatollahs, Democracy Betrayed and The Unethical Policy.

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.

CONTACT: For further details or to arrange the interview, please contact Jerry McGlothlin at 919-437-0001 / Bookings@SeasonalLiving.com

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