Iran is at a critical juncture, where political and social developments are rapidly unfolding to shape the future of its two primary political factions. This pivotal moment arises from ongoing conflicts between the Iranian regime and its opposition.
Following the 2022 uprising, all political factions in Iran face the imperative of addressing several key issues that will determine their standing in the nation’s political landscape.
These issues include:
- Clearly distinguishing themselves from dictatorships, whether the former Pahlavi monarchy or the current clerical regime.
- Presenting a viable and comprehensive plan for Iran’s future.
- Establishing an organization capable of sustaining protests and the nationwide uprising.
Political influence, social credibility, and public support are crucial in determining the fate of any political movement. It is evident that the mullahs’ regime has suffered a significant loss of credibility, particularly after the recent parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections.
By boycotting these elections, the Iranian people have demonstrated their desire for the overthrow of the regime. The regime’s remaining credibility rests solely on its Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) and repressive apparatus, with its social legitimacy plummeting to below ten percent.
In this ongoing struggle, the primary slogan has become “Down with the oppressor, be it the Shah or the mullah.” The regime, along with its international supporters and appeasers, is making concerted efforts to suppress this slogan in the hope that minor reforms can ensure its survival.
This battle represents the core conflict between those who seek to overthrow the regime and those who aim to preserve it.
As an important political gathering approaches on June 29, 2024, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) emerges as the representative of the faction rejecting all forms of dictatorship.
Given the current state of the regime, this gathering holds significant implications for the future of Iran and its people.
This gathering is anticipated to influence both domestic and international developments concerning Iran, with a clear focus on rejecting any form of dictatorship and emphasizing the overthrow of the mullahs’ rule.
