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Two years ago, in the darkness of nights filled with oppression, a young man from Bukan, Mohammad Hassanzadeh, stepped into the streets of rage and hope. Before leaving, in his final moments, he wrote on his Instagram story: "Tonight might be my last night on this earth, but the hope for our liberation will live on forever." It was as if he knew his fate, as if he had heard the call of death. Hours later, the bullets of the Islamic Republic brought him down. But the story did not end there. Shahryar Mohammadi, his lifelong friend, sat by Mohammad’s lifeless body that night; as if, in that bitter and excruciating silence, he was sharing a world of sorrow with him. The photo from that moment captures the deepest human pain; where the wounds of time and earth are reflected in the face of a friend. The next day, Shahryar dug a grave for Mohammad, laid him to rest, and returned to the protests. In that protest, another fate awaited him; a fate that also embraced him in the arms of the earth. Now, two years later, the bloodshed of those dark nights still lingers in our memories. But the regime that took these lives was not content with that alone. On the eve of the anniversary of these two young men, Daye Mina, Shahryar’s mother, was captured by the suppressive forces. His sister, Asrin Mohammadi, was also arrested last year. What kind of justice is this, where mothers and sisters are imprisoned for mourning their lost loved ones? Does this land no longer have a place for a mother’s grief? By what hidden motives does the Islamic Republic perpetuate this cycle of cruelty? This scene reflects one of the greatest injustices in history; a place where the spirit of freedom is crushed, where the earth is filled with the silent cries of mothers and sisters. We cannot witness this endless oppression and remain silent. In a world where truth is buried, every silence becomes complicity. Yes, they may think that by closing eyes and breaking hearts, they can bury freedom. But truth, like a hidden flame, will rise from the depths of suffering. Today, Daye Mina stands as a symbol of this truth, and we will raise our voices demanding her immediate release. The earth is weary of the pure blood of these young souls and the tears of mothers, but from every drop of blood, a new hope grows. Freedom will not be silenced. The voices of Mohammad and Shahryar still echo in our ears: "Tonight might be our last night, but the hope for liberation is eternal." #Mahsa_Amini

Mahsa Amini, an innocent girl, became the victim of a regime that, under the guise of oppressive laws, took her life simply for choosing her own form of dress. Two years have passed since the day her blood was spilled—blood that, like a seed, took root in the soil of our land and gave rise to a social movement that cannot be turned back. But this movement was not just a fleeting protest. It became an uprising—an uprising against a system that, in the name of law and order, has reduced humanity to its lowest form. The rulers of the Islamic Republic, under the façade of that artificial order, carry out actions not marked by pure evil, but by an evil that lies in the normalization of oppression, in the soulless bureaucracy of mandatory laws, and in the removal of individual conscience from the decisions of governance. This is the kind of evil we overlook because it is presented as ordinary, as lawful, yet it is deeply destructive. However, Mahsa's blood—her silenced voice—became a cry that stirred thousands of hearts and awakened countless consciences. A regime that relies on this form of evil is destined to collapse. For when a society awakens from within, when people recognize their own humanity, no law can force them back into silence. Oppression ends when its people refuse to accept it, and this collective awakening is the beginning of the end for any system built on the foundations of tyranny and injustice. Mahsa is gone, but her voice remains. It echoes in every corner of Iran, growing louder with each passing day. Her death marked the beginning of a movement that the Islamic Republic has never been able to suppress—and never will. Like every despotic regime that, in the name of sacred laws, has destroyed lives, this system will eventually fall. #مهسا_امینی #MahsaAmini

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During my latest interview on Iran International ایران اینترنشنال I discussed the alarming development of the Islamic Republic of Iran sending ballistic missiles to Russia, intended for use in the ongoing war against Ukraine. This significant move has triggered strong reactions from European countries, such as the summoning of Iranian diplomats and threats to sever bilateral relations. I emphasized that this response is largely due to the strategic mistake made by the Islamic Republic in isolating itself and aligning with Russia in the Ukraine conflict. For NATO allies and many European countries committed to supporting Ukraine in reclaiming its territory and ending the war, this act crosses a critical red line. Additionally, I pointed out that despite the Islamic Republic's claim that its relationship with Russia is a strategic alliance, the reality suggests that Russia is exploiting Iran as a proxy state to advance its own geopolitical agenda. #IranInternational #IslamicRepublic #BallisticMissiles #RussiaUkraineWar #EuropeanDiplomacy #NATOStrategy #IranRussiaRelations #Geopolitics #UkraineWar #ProxyState #DiplomaticRelations #StrategicMistake

In my latest interview on Iran International ایران اینترنشنال, I discussed the recent Israeli airstrikes targeting six sites in the city of Hama, Syria. These sites are believed to be connected to the Islamic Republic of Iran's development of chemical weapons. During the discussion, I highlighted how the Islamic Republic, lacking a modernized army, air force, or navy, compensates for these deficiencies by expanding its proxy groups, nuclear program, and now, chemical and biological weapons programs. Israel's actions aim to disrupt Iran's procurement lines for itself and its regional proxies. This is part of a strategic effort to gain a tactical advantage in case of a direct confrontation between Iran and Israel. #Israel #Iran #Syria #Hama #ChemicalWeapons #IslamicRepublic #ProxyWarfare #NuclearProgram #BiologicalWeapons #Airstrikes #MiddleEastSecurity #Geopolitics #IranIsraelConflict

On this day, we remember Ahmad Shah Massoud, "The Lion of Panjshir," a man whose courage still echoes in the mountains of Afghanistan. His battle was not just against physical occupiers, but against the darkness that sought to engulf the spirit of his homeland. Massoud stood, steadfast and unyielding, through the Soviet invasion and later against the rise of the Taliban, carrying the hopes of a free Afghanistan on his shoulders. He did not merely fight with weapons; he fought with an indomitable belief in the dignity of his people and the sovereignty of his nation. To him, resistance was more than survival it was the path to liberation. In his resistance against the Taliban, he embodied the essence of defiance a flame that refused to be extinguished even in the face of overwhelming adversity. His struggle was one of principle, a poetic dance between hope and hardship, where the soul of Afghanistan was at stake. Ahmad Shah Massoud's legacy is a call to all those who believe in freedom, justice, and the unyielding spirit of a people unwilling to bend to tyranny. His life and martyrdom remind us that even in the darkest of times, there are those who will rise, not just for themselves, but for generations yet to come. Today, we honor not only the memory of a man but the enduring light he left behind. May his legacy continue to inspire those who seek to liberate Afghanistan from oppression, and may his spirit guide us toward a future where peace, justice, and freedom prevail.

In my latest interview on Iran International ایران اینترنشنال I discussed the Islamic Republic’s ongoing support of Russia in its war against Ukraine by providing short-range ballistic missiles. According to a recent report by the Wall Street Journal, Iran is sending two types of short-range ballistic missiles to Russia: the Ababil, with a range of 86 km, and the Fath 360 from the Fateh class, which has a range of 120 km. These missile deliveries could potentially alter the course of the war in favor of Russia. Russia is aiming to create an economic imbalance in the conflict by using low-cost weaponry, while the defensive measures required to intercept these missiles and drones are much more expensive. This imbalance could play to Russia’s advantage. Additionally, the challenge of downing ballistic missiles lies in their speed, requiring advanced defense systems such as Patriot. Unfortunately for Ukraine, they have only a limited number of these systems, and according to reports, they have been successful in intercepting only 10% of ballistic missiles. I also discussed the international response to Iran’s actions. Many countries have announced that they will impose sanctions against Iran Air and ban Iran Air flights from their countries as a reaction to Iran’s military support for Russia. These nations are planning to implement more sophisticated and severe sanctions against the Islamic Republic. Moreover, while military intervention is not on the table, some governments might consider the option of cutting diplomatic ties with Tehran as a further measure. #Iran #Russia #Ukraine #BallisticMissiles #Ababil #Fat360 #WallStreetJournal #EconomicImbalance #PatriotMissiles #Sanctions #IranAir #DiplomaticRelations #Tehran #DefenseSystems #RussiaUkraineWar #IslamicRepublic

In my latest interview with Iran International ایران اینترنشنال I discussed the implications of the development of the Zangezur Corridor, highlighting the significant potential harm it could cause to both Armenia and Iran. The corridor would disrupt the geographical land borders between these two nations, isolating Iran from any future regional transit planning. Contrary to the Islamic Republic’s claims, their objection to this initiative is not primarily due to the impact on exports to Russia via Armenia, which constitute only 1% of Iran's total exports to Russia. The deeper reason lies in the fear that Turkish peacekeepers, as NATO allies, could oversee the Zangezur Corridor, a development that both the Islamic Republic and the Russian Federation strongly oppose due to concerns about NATO’s influence in the Caucasus region. I also emphasized that the partnership between the Islamic Republic and the Russian Federation is more exploitative than strategic. Russia has repeatedly acted against Iran in various international contexts, and Iran’s over-reliance on Russia may ultimately weaken its position, potentially leading to territorial losses. #ZangezurCorridor #IranArmeniaRelations #NATOCaucasus #Geopolitics #RussianIranRelations #TurkishPeacekeepers #RegionalTransitPlanning #ExploitivePartnership #InternationalRelations #CaucasusPolitics

During my latest interview on BBC News Persian, as the Director of the Iran Desk at ITSS Verona I had the privilege of discussing the cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation concerning weaponry being sent to Russia for use in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. I emphasized that the Islamic Republic is motivated by several key factors. Firstly, they view Russia as a strategic ally, although evidence suggests that Russia is treating Iran more as a satellite or proxy state rather than an equal partner. Secondly, the Islamic Republic is using this conflict as an opportunity to test and refine its domestically-produced weaponry, such as ballistic missiles, in a real-world battlefield. Thirdly, Iran aims to position itself as a trans-regional producer and exporter of military equipment, despite lacking the necessary infrastructure and diplomatic relations due to its international isolation. I also highlighted the potential for these actions to provoke new rounds of severe sanctions against the Islamic Republic, exacerbating the already significant pressures on the Iranian population. #Iran #Russia #UkraineWar #Weaponry #Sanctions #BallisticMissiles #DiplomaticIsolation #IranianPeople #ITSSVerona