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Why Is Mojtaba Khamenei Stepping Out of the Shadows?

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  Why Is Mojtaba Khamenei Stepping Out of the Shadows? Anatomy of a Rushed Succession in the Shadow of War and Uprising By: Reza Hoseani Abstract During the first week of Aban 1404 (October 21-28, 2025), a series of official and semi-official reports emerged concerning meetings and messages involving Mojtaba Khamenei — including meetings with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, a message to academic and athletic elites, and responses to letters from university students. This unprecedented flurry comes as the Islamic Republic faces a triple crisis: the imminent threat of external war, a deep domestic legitimacy crisis, and an unprecedented rift at the very top of the regime. By examining the sequence of these developments, this article argues that Mojtaba’s increased visibility is not a sign of consolidated power. Rather, it is a defensive maneuver driven by fear of losing control and an attempt to avoid being erased from the post-Khamenei equation. Introduction...
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Live Report: Free Iran 2023, The Iranian People’s Uprising for a Democratic Republic

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 Written by Shamsi Saadati Distinguished politicians and national security experts from both sides of the Atlantic are converging at a significant conference in Paris on June 30. The event centers around the pressing issue of the popular uprising in Iran and the need for an  alternative  and effective Western policy vis-à-vis the regime. Set against a backdrop of nationwide uprisings that have disrupted the power dynamics between the Iranian people and the state, these demonstrations have provided valuable insights into the aspirations of the majority of Iranians. Consequently, the international community now has a better understanding of their desires. However, in response to this perceived threat to its survival, the clerical regime has embarked on a complex and multifaceted disinformation campaign. This campaign aims to create the illusion of successfully crushing dissent both domestically and abroad. The conference consists of four distinct panels, each shedding light...
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Endurance as the Litmus Test: Differentiating Genuine Resistance from Pretense

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  Written by Alejo Vidal Quadras Listening to members of the Iranian Resistance share their stories of hardship and difficult practices, what I find unique about their perspective on time is that they measure their experiences in decades, not in days, weeks, months, or even years. For them, the passage of time is marked by significant events spanning these extended periods. Each decade represents a distinct episode in their journey of resilience and determination. Two decades ago, during my prime, when I was Vice President of the European Parliament, I vividly recall the incessant presence of these fervent individuals. They would tirelessly traverse the corridors, dashing in and out of MEPs’ offices with seemingly boundless energy. Their sole purpose, it seemed, was to disrupt our daily proceedings, boldly infiltrating our offices, sometimes without invitation or hesitation. Initially, I must admit, I regarded their presence as an annoyance. However, as time progressed, their relen...
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108 Former World Leaders Support Regime Change in Iran

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  By Struan Stevenson In a breakthrough that has rocked the tyrannical Iranian regime and fired a shot across the bows of western appeasers, 108 former world leaders have signed a joint statement of solidarity with the people of Iran and shown their support for the main democratic opposition coalition the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and its key constituent organization – the People’s Mojahedin of Iran/Mojahedin-e Khalq (PMOI/MEK). Signatories to the letter include former US Vice President Mike Pence and 50 former Presidents, 47 former Prime Ministers, one former Chancellor, and nine other former Heads of State from across the world. Two former Presidents of the European Commission and three Nobel Peace Prize laureates are also among the signatories. The open letter has been sent to Joe Biden, President of the United States, Charles Michel, President of the European Council, Rishi Sunak, UK Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada and to leaders of ...
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