{"id":85816,"date":"2026-04-27T17:05:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/?p=85816"},"modified":"2026-04-27T17:05:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:05:05","slug":"berkeley-rally-exposes-irans-execution-surge-rejects-shah-and-mullahs-and-backs-ncri-alternative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/iranian-communities\/2026\/04\/berkeley-rally-exposes-irans-execution-surge-rejects-shah-and-mullahs-and-backs-ncri-alternative\/85816\/","title":{"rendered":"Berkeley Rally Exposes Iran\u2019s Execution Surge, Rejects Shah and Mullahs, and Backs NCRI Alternative"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<!--?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"--><html><body><figure id=\"attachment_85822\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-85822\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85822\" src=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Berkeley-April-25-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Berkeley, April 25, 2026: Iranian-American Community rally exposes Iran's execution surge and supports MEK Resistance Units against clerical fascism. #No2ShahNo2Mullahs\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor\/images\/broken-image-placeholder.gif';this.srcset='https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor\/images\/broken-image-placeholder.gif';\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Berkeley-April-25-2026.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Berkeley-April-25-2026-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Berkeley-April-25-2026-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-85822\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Berkeley, April 25, 2026: Iranian-American Community rally exposes Iran\u2019s execution surge and supports MEK Resistance Units against clerical fascism. #No2ShahNo2Mullahs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Berkeley, California \u2014 April 25, 2026:<\/strong> The\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IACNorCal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">Iranian-American Community<\/span><\/a>\u00a0of Northern California gathered to highlight Iran\u2019s alarming surge in executions, especially of\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/peoples-mojahedin-pmoi-mek-iran\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">PMOI<\/span><\/a> members, along with protesters arrested during the January 2026 uprising. The regime shows what it fears most: the <a href=\"https:\/\/english.mojahedin.org\/iranian-resistance-units\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MEK Resistance Units<\/a> inside Iran resisting clerical fascism. Protesters rejected both the Shah and the mullahs and expressed full support for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/about-ncri\/ncri\/alternative\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCRI Alternative <\/a>as the democratic path for Iran\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StopExecutionsInIran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StopExecutionsInIran<\/a><br>We gathered in Berkeley to expose Iran\u2019s alarming execution surge. The regime shows what it fears most: the MEK <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ResistanceUnits?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ResistanceUnits<\/a> inside Iran resisting clerical fascism.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/No2ShahNo2Mullahs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#No2ShahNo2Mullahs<\/a><br>Yes to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NCRIAlternative?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NCRIAlternative<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepMcClintock?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RepMcClintock<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepZoeLofgren?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RepZoeLofgren<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/T2CTgURjZE\">pic.twitter.com\/T2CTgURjZE<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Iranian-American Community of NorCal (@IACNorCal) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IACNorCal\/status\/2048190478080938380?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 26, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Supporters of the People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (<a href=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/peoples-mojahedin-pmoi-mek-iran\/\" rel=\"\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">PMOI\/MEK<\/span><\/a>) in Berkeley drew attention to what participants called a rapidly intensifying campaign of state violence. Demonstrators warned that the regime is increasingly resorting to executions to conceal its internal weaknesses and suppress rising unrest across the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">The rally was covered by KTVU, while KPFA also reported on the event and highlighted the group\u2019s message that any negotiation with Iran must put human rights first.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Grateful to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CristinaKTVU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CristinaKTVU<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KTVU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@KTVU<\/a> for covering our Berkeley rally today. <br>Iran\u2019s execution surge during the ceasefire shows what the regime fears most: MEK <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ResistanceUnits?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ResistanceUnits<\/a> inside Iran. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/No2ShahNo2Mullahs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#No2ShahNo2Mullahs<\/a> Yes to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NCRIAlternative?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NCRIAlternative<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepMcClintock?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RepMcClintock<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepZoeLofgren?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RepZoeLofgren<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0wFcZQLuRM\">pic.twitter.com\/0wFcZQLuRM<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Iranian-American Community of NorCal (@IACNorCal) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IACNorCal\/status\/2048299025246699718?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 26, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">The Iranian-American Community of Northern California held a picket line at Bancroft and Telegraph to condemn the regime\u2019s surge in executions and oppose both war and appeasement of the dictators ruling Iran.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Following is @KPFA\u2019s coverage of our Berkeley rally today.<br><br>Our message: any negotiation with Iran must put human rights first. Bombing will not bring democratic change. The focus must be on the Iranian people and their organized resistance, who are ready for change from within.\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6ZVIPaWa0n\">pic.twitter.com\/6ZVIPaWa0n<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Iranian-American Community of NorCal (@IACNorCal) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IACNorCal\/status\/2048308934071771285?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 26, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Protesters underscored that the Iranian people reject all forms of dictatorship\u2014whether\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/iranian-resistance\/2026\/02\/announcement-of-a-provisional-government-by-the-national-council-of-resistance-of-iran\/84244\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">monarchical<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or theocratic\u2014and called for international support for their ongoing resistance and their demand for democratic change.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-85823\" src=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Berkeley-April-25-pic-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor\/images\/broken-image-placeholder.gif';this.srcset='https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor\/images\/broken-image-placeholder.gif';\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Berkeley-April-25-pic-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Berkeley-April-25-pic-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Berkeley-April-25-pic-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 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