On Wednesday, June 20, 2018, the Washington Times published a report on the #FreeIran2018 major rally scheduled for June 30, 2018 in Villepinte, near Paris, France.

IRAN: THE ALTERNATIVE

Some 100,000 Iranians and their supporter as well as dozens of current and former senior officials from five continents are expected to attend the rally.

The advocacy section, entitled, “Iran: The Alternative, and sponsored by Iranian American communities, included a section on the ten-point plan of Maryam Rajavi, the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, and another one on eight characteristics of an alternative.

 It also included a page on the anti-government uprisings that engulfed 142 cities in Iran and involved virtually every sector of society.

With protests growing, Iran is facing the point of no return

This is the beginning of the end for Iran’s regime

Iran, June 3, 2018 - As strikes and protests expand across Iran and people from all walks of life lose their patience, the society’s explosive conditions have reached a point that this powder keg may explode at any moment.
This is an undeniable reality and a long slate of Iranian regime officials are acknowledging by voicing concerns.

“The people’s tolerance limit is decreasing and they are showing serious reactions to even the smallest issues,” said Ali Shakuri Rad, a former member of the Iranian regime’s so-called parliament. (State-run Bahar website – May 28)
Mohsen Armin, considering himself a “reformist,” is forecasting dangerous times ahead, referring to “complex crises and dilemmas” that have “unprecedently become intertwined.” (State-run Jamaran website – May 28)
Former Iranian trade minister Ali Sufi makes a reminder of the Dec/Jan protests.

“The people’s deep dissent regarding the economic situation is quite obvious and in such circumstances if the people are instigated by anyone the result can render enormous security concerns,” he said. (State-run Khabar Online website – May 27)
These remarks are made considering this reality that developments inside Iran are gaining speed and momentum, and people are demanding regime change.

The protests of farmers east of Isfahan had yet to settle when residents of Kazerun began their demonstrations. A short while afterwards locals of Shahroud rose in dissent and we are now witnessing the ongoing nationwide strike of tens of thousands of truck drivers in nearly 300 cities.

This is the spring of uprising. Be it that in this victorious journey, the uprisings culminate in the spring of freedom

At the outset, Maryam Rajavi laid wreath to

Maryam Rajavi attended a ceremony marking the Iranian New Year, Nowruz, on March 20th at a gathering of members of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) in Albania.
At the outset, Maryam Rajavi laid wreath to a memorial in honor of the martyrs of the December-January uprising.
She congratulated the Iranian people on the arrival of the New Year, noting that the Iranian year 1396 ended with the season of uprising and that 1397 must be turned into a year full of uprisings. This is an uprising and revolution until victory, she said.
Mayor Rudy Giuliani, and a number of Albanian political figures also took part in the celebrations.
The following is the text of Maryam Rajavi’s remarks:

This is the spring of uprising. Be it that in this victorious journey, the uprisings culminate in the spring of freedom
Fellow compatriots, dear friends, sisters, and brothers,
Happy New Year and Happy Nowruz!
With the arrival of the New Year, we can hear the steps of Iranian protesters in 142 cities across the country. We hear protesters and the PMOI combatants of freedom marching, who will ultimately end the reign of this evil regime.
This year’s spring has passed through the uprisings. Indeed, 

Every advocate of democracy and human rights throughout the world should keep a close eye on Iran as its people celebrate Chaharshanbe Suri and take their final steps toward Nowruz. With support from the international community, the Iranian people may finally achieve a new system of government that embraces not only democracy but also civil, political, religious and cultural liberty for Iranians of every demographic background.

Professor Ivan Sascha Sheehan is the incoming executive director of the

The people of Iran, however, appreciate their rich history and embrace their diversity. Cultural celebrations are, therefore, frequently the subject of clashes between the government and its people. The regime’s backlash against these celebrations even rivals its backlash against explicitly political demonstrations. And sometimes the two areas of public interest converge.

This Tuesday marks Chaharshanbe Suri, the Persian Festival of Fire, which takes place just before the Iranian New Year celebration of Nowruz, which translates as “new day.” It involves massive public gatherings in which, among other things, celebrants jump over small fires as a symbol of purification. Year after year, the regime tries to prevent the festival’s gatherings because of the holiday’s pre-Islamic roots — but also to deny free assembly to Iranian citizens.


Professor Ivan Sascha Sheehan is the incoming executive director of the School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Baltimore. Follow him on Twitter @ProfSheehan.

Friday, February 9, 2018, a meeting was held in Auvers-sur-Oise entitled, Iranian people’s uprising, and international call for freedom of prisoners of the uprising. Maryam Rajavi and a number of European MPs from UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Malta, Lithuania, Switzerland and Poland participated. Addressing the participating MPs and personalities, Maryam Rajavi said:

MARYAM RAJAVI: EUROPE MUST END ITS SILENCE AND INACTION OVER IRANIAN REGIME’S CRIMES

Honorable representatives,
Distinguished guests,
Welcome to the home of the Iranian Resistance. I am glad to see you here and have the opportunity to discuss with you the changing circumstances in Iran. The conditions in Iran are constantly changing and I would like to focus on four issues, today. Then, I would be more than glad to hear your views. These four issues are:

- The uprising was a turning point in Iranian developments;
- Evaluation of the regime’s status in confronting the uprising;
- The role of the Iranian Resistance in the developments and guaranteeing stability, peace and security;
- And finally, the right Europe policy on Iran.

Before anything else, I urged the Council of Europe to help in the efforts to secure the release of those arrested in the recent uprising.

MARYAM RAJAVI IN A GATHERING OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL OF EUROPE’S VARIOUS GROUPS: SUPPORT IRAN UPRISING

 Maryam Rajavi in a gathering of members of Council of Europe’s various groups: Support Iran Uprising
After participating and addressing official meetings EPP, UEL and ALDE groups at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), Maryam Rajavi addressed a gathering of representatives from various political groups in the Council of Europe and prominent European personalities entitled, “Freedom of Prisoners of Uprising.” Maryam Rajavi said in her remarks:

Distinguished representatives,
Good evening,
Today, in meetings with various political groups of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, I explained about the current special circumstances in Iran.

Tehran has made every effort to suppress and destroy MEK since the advent of the Islamic Republic. The organization played a role in the 1979 revolution against the Shah, but opposed the establishment of absolute clerical rule. Since then, it has been a tireless advocate for regime change in favor of a democratic system.

Iran Regime’s Weakness and Its Fear From Pmoi/Mek Exposed During the Uprising

London, 18 Jan - At the beginning of 2018, Citing Iran's "state television", AFP reported that while making a clear allusion to the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK), Rouhani told President Macron, "We criticize the fact that a group has a base in France and acts against the Iranian people and encourages violence. We expect the French government to act against this terrorist group ".

These remarks reflected above all the anxiety of the mullahs' regime in the face of the expansion of the uprising against the religious dictatorship and the growing popularity of the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK).and the Iranian Resistance. Rouhani accused the MEK of violence, while the European Union, its member countries, as well as the United States, strongly criticized the Iranian regime for the repression of demonstrations, killing and seriously injuring many people and President Macron has expressed concern on the death of the protestors. To date, dozens of unarmed protesters have been killed by Revolutionary Guards and thousands more arrested.

As stated by Kasra Nejat in Columbia tribune, according to the opposition coalition National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), at least 8,000 people were detained within the first two weeks; the regime admits to approximately half this number. Its judiciary was quick to threaten death sentences for “those most responsible.”
There is little mystery about what sort of charges will be used to justify such killings; a wide range of political offenses can result in execution in the Islamic Republic, including membership in banned organizations and the crime of mohabareh, or “enmity against God.” In fact, the latter was codified in Iranian law largely for the purpose of establishing death as the default punishment for members of the leading opposition group, the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK).