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Iran Protests: NCRI Conference in Washington Reveals the Grim Picture 

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Iran Protests: NCRI Conference in Washington Reveals the Grim Picture 

 With Internet services being restored – albeit by a step by step lengthy procedure- in Iran, more shocking data is made available as to details of the one-week uprising that shook the country and put – as one understands from the data- the theocratic regime on verge of losing power.  

The Role of Iranian Women in Recent Protests

The Role of Iranian Women in Recent Protests

By Pooya Stone

In parallel to the nationwide Iranian protests that shook the earth under the mullah’s feet, a new phenomenon emerged. It was the role of Iranian women in leading and organizing protests and becoming role models of resistance for their people. 

Iran Protests: Day 10

Iran Protests: Day 10

By Jubin Katiraie

The Iranian people came out into the streets for the 10th day of the uprising on Sunday, despite the presence of herds of Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), the paramilitary Bassij, the State Security Force (SSF), plainclothes agents, and Intelligence Ministry agents. 

Why Iranian Protesters Are Setting Banks on Fire

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Why Iranian Protesters Are Setting Banks on Fire

By Pooya Stone

During recent protests in Iran, protesters time and again targeted banks and financial institutes and set them ablaze. However, there is a question of why are the Iranian people torching these centers? And eventually, aren’t people supposed to answer their economic grievances through these financial systems?

The Impact of Gasoline Price Hike on the Livelihood of Iran’s People

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Iran gasoline price hike

Be Pooya Stone

Gasoline in Iran went up between 50 to 300 percent in price and began to be rationed on 15 November. How does this affect the livelihood of the Iranian people?

Iran Uprising: Latest Developments and Reports

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Iran Uprising: Latest Developments and Reports

Be Pooya Stone

On Friday, November 22, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. CET, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)’s representatives held an online press conference about the recent protests in Iran titled, “Iran Uprising: Latest Developments and Reports.” The representative of the NCRI in the UK Ms. Dowlat Nowruzi and member of the NCRI foreign affairs committee Mr. Shahin Qobadi presented a picture of the current situation inside Iran.

Iran: The Uprising, Internet, and the Government’s Greater Worries

Iran internet-block uprising protests 2019

By Jubin Katiraie

The experience of the 2018 uprising in Iran had shown that when the fire of outrage, public hatred against Iran’s oppressive clerical system and calls for its overthrow arise, these would quickly ignite the whole country.

Javan Online: Iran “Rioters” Aim to Attack “Sensitive Military and Law Enforcement Centers”

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Iran's government-affiliated centers burned

By Pooya Stone

In its editorial, Javan Online, affiliated to the Revolutionary Guards, described the character of the recent uprising in Iran as ‘organized violence’ and insisted protesters were ‘trained rioters’.

Iran’s Rebellious Cities and International Support

international support for Iran uprising protests 2019

By Jubin Katiraie

The Iranian government continues the shutdown of the Internet to oppress the people because it has no other way than to use such tools to prevent protests by people who have attempted to overthrow this corrupt government.

UN Statement on Iran Protests

OHCHR Iran Protests 2019

By Jubin Katiraie

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is “deeply concerned” over the Iranian authorities’ violent crackdown on ongoing peaceful protests that began in the country on Friday.