In March 2025, Iranian Resistance leaders mobilized global support against Khamenei’s regime amid calls for change due to rising economic hardship and human rights violations. Key issues include a fuel smuggling crisis, contentious legislative efforts concerning women’s rights, and accusations of escalating executions. Public demonstrations in Washington, Copenhagen, and Paris emphasize the urgency of reform and solidarity with the Iranian people’s struggle for freedom.
On March 9, 2025, Iranian Resistance leaders joined demonstrators in Washington, D.C. to highlight the regime’s failures and oppressive tactics. Maryam Rajavi emphasized the regime’s imminent downfall, urging people to rise against Khamenei’s increasing violence and nuclear threats. She underscored the Resistance’s role in exposing the regime’s nuclear ambitions and called for total dismantlement of its nuclear infrastructure.
In Iran, the recent impeachment of Minister of Economy Abdolnasser Hemmati and the dismissal of former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif indicate a significant shift in the internal regime dynamics. Two hundred nine parliament members have advocated for the controversial ‘Chastity and Hijab’ bill, reflecting the regime’s persistent push for repressive policies despite previous setbacks.
The issue of fuel smuggling has become a critical economic crisis in Iran, with daily losses estimated between 20-30 million liters. This organized smuggling network reportedly generates over $30 billion annually, directly benefiting powerful figures within the regime. The economic minister revealed the staggering scale of operations, which, if redirected, could substantially uplift citizens’ living standards.
On International Women’s Day, political prisoner Forough Taghipour shared her resilience against oppression during her time in Evin Prison. Having experienced repeated arrests and a harsh sentence of 15 years, Taghipour remains inspired by the Iranian Resistance’s vision of a future free from tyranny.
Unions and women’s rights advocates are advocating for a minimum wage of 600 million rials (around $666) to counteract the harsh realities of inflation and economic strain. They highlight the urgency for wage adjustments that keep pace with rising living costs, denouncing current wages as insufficient and unjust.
As the Iranian New Year approaches, rising prices for essential goods exacerbate the economic crisis. Criticism mounts against the regime’s focus on punishing businesses rather than addressing inflation. Uncertainty surrounds the government’s proposed market regulation measures, with many questioning their effectiveness.
A recent exhibition in Paris showcased the Iranian regime’s human rights violations, including rampant executions of political prisoners. The event, organized by supporters of the PMOI/MEK, aimed to highlight the oppressive practices faced by the Iranian people during the ongoing revolution.
Similarly, in Copenhagen, MEK supporters rallied to call attention to the executions and dire circumstances of political prisoners, especially Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani. Demonstrators urged immediate action for the release of all political detainees under the Iranian regime’s authority and amplified their calls for justice.
Recent developments in Iran underscore the intensifying internal conflict and the Iranian people’s steadfast commitment to resist oppressive policies. The regime faces economic crises, public outcry against human rights violations, and a collective call for wage fairness. The activism seen in various global demonstrations reflects a unified effort to confront the regime’s abuses, highlighting the urgent need for meaningful change in Iran’s socio-political landscape.
Original Source: www.ncr-iran.org
