Sadegh Zibakalam

Zibakalam: Velayat-e Faqih (Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist) has shown that it is completely incompatible with the principles and foundations of democracy.

I have not seen any authoritarian system throughout history that has endured.

Zibakalam: The establishment, generally, does not feel that it has a problem!

Showing the solution and settling the matter with the establishment (Nezam) is not important for him.

Zibakalam: In a society where over seventy percent have issues with the governance, an incident like the story of Mahsa could happen at any moment.

I have not seen a single person in the streets who supports the establishment  

Zibakalam: The main reason for Tajzadeh remaining in prison is that he addressed the Leader personally.

Khatami, Mar'ashi, Aref, and... also do not dare to voice the things Tajzadeh says.

Sadegh Zibakalam's narrative of the memorial service for Mostafa Tajzadeh's brother

Zibakalam: The establishment and the officials were not very pleased with the welcome/reception (shown by) the people and the famous figures.

See: Iran pregnant with incidents?! With the presence of Dr. Sadegh Zibakalam, professor of political science at the university

Sadegh Zibakalam: If I see a reason to depart from [my beliefs], I will certainly do so.

The three words that will shape Iran’s future: abandoning resentment, hatred, and malice.

Sadeq Zibakalaam: Our biggest problem is understanding the developments in our own society!

Note: This season of the Simorgh program, produced by Abdullah Abdi, was produced before the Israeli attack on Iran.

Sadegh Zibakalam: It matters who is the president

I wanted with all my being to prevent Jalili's presidency; because it was a continuation of the misery that started during Mr. Raisi's time.

Sadegh Zibakalam: I am against the overthrow, but I am seeking change with all my heart.

I am in no way saying that we must cling to this system with our claws and teeth!

Criticism of the young generation's narrative of the 1979 Revolution

Don't read more than two pages of the book to see what happened in 1979, you will only look at us with hatred and resentment.

Sadegh Zibakalam: If the Islamic Republic falls tonight, we have come out of the hole and fallen into the well.

After the fall of the Islamic Republic, our gaps will just explode and get out

Sadeq Zibakalam: We should not join the wave of hatred and grudges and say that we have no other choice but to overthrow!

Our society is influenced by four deep social divisions: cultural, religious, ethnic and financial divisions

Sadegh Zibakalam: In January 2017, some female students at Tehran University took off their headscarves for the first time.

With the anger I saw in the Basij's eyes, they might have shot female students if they had weapons

Sadegh Zibakalam: The overthrow of the cause of hatred and hatred of the Islamic Republic's system

I believe at least 5 % of Iranian people are dissatisfied with this system

Sadegh Zibaklam: When I say I disagree with overthrow, they say, "Do you see blindness?"

  What you have passed through this system, what have you done since year that this system has been closer to overthrow?

Sadegh Zibaklam: Some - like Mr. Mehdi Motaharnia - are mounted on this wave [which the system reaches the end of the line] and are careful not to find!

What if you say anything but overthrow, what have you done in the past few years?!

See: Simorgh | Intellectuals, Power and Stock of Republicanism in Iran Dialogue Mehdi Motaharnia and Sadegh Zibaklam

  Note: This season has been produced since the Israeli attack on Iran.

Tonight on Abdi Media: Simorgh | Intellectuals, Power, and the Deadlock of Republicism in Iran

Conversation between Mehdi Motaharnia and Sadegh Zibakalam

Sadegh Zibaklam: We did not give the Kurds the smallest civil rights

We have not respected any of the minority civil rights

Sadegh Zibaklam: Iran is not the only country to face the issue of ethnicity

The issue of ethnicity only solves democracy

Sadegh Zibaklam: If a foreign power attacks Iran, I can't defend the attacker

The intellectual who - because of his popularity - says what he does not believe in, is in the pain of the wall!
 

Sadegh Zibakalam: I am opposed to overthrowing the regime.

Many do not honestly say that they oppose the overthrow.

Sadegh Zibaklam: The subject of the overthrow of the system was raised after year 2

"Woman, Life, Freedom" fired a shotgun

Sadegh Zibaklam: I consider the fall of the system as an illusion

Anyone who speaks of falling or crossing the system is popular

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In the presence of Dr. Sadegh Zibakalam, professor of political science at the university

Sadegh Zibaklam: I am afraid to read this brief atmosphere on the pretext of finding spies!

  It is acceptable that a number of Afghans have cooperated with Mossad are acceptable;  But who were these Afghans?

Sadegh Zibakalam: If the regime wants to continue its past policies, I will be worried about its future

I hope there is such wisdom in the leadership of the Islamic Republic

From war and sanctions to crowns and tweets; Will 13 be Badr? With the presence of Dr. Sadegh Zibakalam

In the presence of Dr. Sadegh Zibakalam, professor of political science at the university

Sadegh Zibaklam: It was us who said from February 5, "We have to destroy Israel!"

  The nuclear industry became the tool of the Islamic Republic to confront the West and arrogance

Sadegh Zibakalam: The current ceasefire may become like the situation between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Now the Israelis are watching like eagles to see what we are doing in Fordow!

Sadeq Zibakalam: Collapse will not happen!

If the system doesn't pursue political reforms, I don't know where it will go!

Sadegh Zibaklam: The Israelis may have taken revenge on October 5 from the Iranians

If today in Gaza is ceased and returned before October 5, Netanyahu will fall!

Sadegh Zibaklam: The American I know, hit the Taliban and in Vietnam!

The trenches behind the external names and terms are "giving up"!

Sadegh Zibaklam: This military conflict is not war; The Islamic Republic, Netanyahu and Trump, do not want widespread war

They can achieve what they want - crippling Iran's nuclear capability - without fighting.

Sadegh Zibakalam: Whether we like it or not, we have a problem called 'Baj-i Kurdistan'!

The Imam also said a lot of beautiful things in Paris!

Sadegh Zibakalam: My biggest mistake in life was that after the revolution, I did not continue to seek democracy.

I and many others have fallen into the polluted swamp of degenerative anti-Americanism.

Sadegh Zibakalam: Who said Reza Pahlavi has the qualifications, abilities, and authority to govern Iran?

Reza Pahlavi did not have the necessary political ability to form a coalition to lead the opposition.

Sadegh Zibaklam: Ayatollah Khomeini did not bring foreigners to Iran

In the humanities, we have been back from developed countries for 5 years!

Sadegh Zibaklam: Israel's support for fighting the Islamic Republic is not justified and ethical

We should not satisfy our Islamic Republic of Iran's destruction

Sadegh Zibaklam: The Islamic Republic's narratives and the opposition do not have the people's response to Israeli attacks with close facts

In the turmoil of those days, people were frightened and worried

See | Why did the revolution happen in 1979? An unheard conversation with Sadegh Zibakalam; writer and full professor at the university.

Currently on the YouTube channel Abdi Media

Sadegh Zibakalam: The fall of Gaddafi was not due to a nuclear deal with the United States.

The Islamic Republic intends to preserve its missile weapons as much as possible in the negotiations.

Sadegh Zibakalam: Improving the economic situation will lead to an improvement in the political and social situation.

We fulfilled our commitments under the JCPOA; however, there were perceptions of de-escalation with the West that did not materialize.

Sadegh Zibakalam: Even if all of the West wants the name of the Persian Gulf to change, this will not happen.

The fundamental problem of Iran is that the government interferes in everything.

Sadegh Zibakalam: There are individuals in America who will settle for nothing less than the fall of the Islamic Republic.

Trump, Witkoff, and Elon Musk are seeking an agreement.

Sadegh Zibakalam: If I were in the place of the Islamic Republic, I wouldn't rely on the wave that has been created against Trump.

Trump withdrew from the JCPOA when nothing was left of it.

Sadegh Zibakalam: Trump's renaming of the Persian Gulf will not affect the negotiations.

Even if someone beats a turban on the ground for the name of the Persian Gulf, it will be for political exploitation.

Sadegh Ziba Kalam: Even if Trump imposes the 'Arab Gulf' on the United Nations, nothing will happen.

For years, the French and the English have had a disagreement over the name of the English Channel; if this disagreement were in the Third World.

Sadegh Zibakalam: Trump is a populist and most of his statements are for increasing his popularity.

If Trump had consulted a bit about the Persian Gulf issue, they would have told him that this action benefits the Islamic Republic.

Sadegh Ziba Kalam: There is historical resentment and animosity between Iranians and Arabs.

The Persian Gulf can be a symbol of this historical animosity.

Sadegh Zibakalam: I don't know why the prince and Hamid Ismailioun hold the Islamic Republic responsible for Trump's actions against the Persian Gulf!

Any excuse can be used to criticize the Islamic Republic.

Sadegh Zibakalam: Trump's renaming of the Persian Gulf may be related to the advancement of the Abraham Accord.

Opponents of the agreement in the U.S. may have raised the issue of renaming.

Sadegh Zibakalam: One of the first times the dispute over the name of the Persian Gulf occurred was during the era of Gamal Abdel Nasser.

Americans have also previously used the name Persian Gulf.

Watch | The Persian Gulf: Decoding Trump's Psychological Warfare

 With the presence of Dr. Sadegh Zibakalam, a professor of political science at the university, on the Abdi Media YouTube channel

Live Tonight / The Persian Gulf: Decoding Trump's Psychological Warfare

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Sadegh Zibakalam: Tyranny and dictatorship are not eternal in any system

All authoritarian regimes have moved towards democracy

Sadegh Zibakalam: I don't regret participating in the elections

If Jalili had come, the situation at the university would have been worse

Sadegh Zibakalam: As long as the Supreme Leader is alive, there will be no change

Imam Khomeini also did not accept peace until he had to.

Sadegh Zibakalam: The Third Leader Has a Good Opportunity for Reform

Anti-Americanism and the Axis of Resistance Has Collapsed

Sadegh Zibakalam: I have a problem with the "Bin Salmanism" hypothesis in Iran

There is no trace of Mojtaba Khamenei that we can say such a thing

Sadegh Zibakalam: Iranian society is a sick society

The religious, ethnic, and class gap in Iran is severe

Sadegh Zibakalam: I will not stand behind Prince Reza Pahlavi

One of the lucky things about the Islamic Republic is that its leader is Reza Pahlavi!

Sadegh Zibakalam: Offering me the cooperation of security agencies is of no use to them

Many reformists have not said a word against the monarchists!

Sadegh Zibakalam: Many people speak faster than me and no one cares about them

You have a large audience and the consequences of your words are greater in society

Sadegh Zibakalam: Trump does not have the patience for a long conversation

Trump has no bias in his decisions

Sadegh Zibakalam: War can indirectly lead to the realization of civil liberties

If there is no military conflict, we will move towards a more open political atmosphere in the country

Sadegh Zibakalam: In the event of a military conflict, the system will not fall, but it will be severely weakened

Weakening of the system will not lead to the release of political prisoners

Sadegh Zibakalam: Neither Trump Wants Conflict, nor Leadership

As the regime moves towards conflict, hardliners gain more power

Sadegh Zibakalam: Enmity with the United States has not achieved anything for Iran

The greatest loss of enmity with the United States was the loss of the ideals of the 1979 Revolution

Sadegh Zibakalam: In Sadegh 1 and 2, the missiles did not hit sensitive points

Iran's Missiles Didn't Cause Fear in Israel's Hearts

Sadegh Zibakalam: Many believe that Raisi's helicopter crash was an assassination

If they asked Raisi to resign, he would have resigned

See| What is the way to save Iran from negotiation or military confrontation?

 Interview with Dr. Sadegh Zibakalam, Professor of Political Science can be seen on Abdi Media's YouTube channel

Live Tonight / Negotiation or Military Confrontation, What is the Way to Save Iran?

Interview with Dr. Sadegh Zibakalam, Professor of Political Science

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Sadiq Bebakalam answers

Zibakalam: If there is a direct conflict between Iran and Israel, a lamppost in Iran will not survive

If there is a conflict between us and Israel, the Americans will stand to the bone of Israel.
Iran's pride and dignity have been damaged; However, I don't think there will be a direct conflict.

Zibakalam: Movements whose desired goal is the downfall of the system are not satisfied with the presidency of a person like doctors

These currents believe that these people can create some balance in the Islamic Republic.
People like doctors, to some extent hinder the aggressive revolutionary policy.
Such currents want to shorten the life of the Islamic Republic by bringing people like Ahmadinejad to power.

Zibakalam: Many voted for Ahmadinejad in 2008 to accelerate the process of the downfall of the regime

This thinking is nothing more than an illusion.

Zibakalam: My family was also upset with me for condoling the death of Ismail Haniyeh

If I were in the middle of New York, I would offer my condolences.
I do not endorse the October 7 incident in any way.
Saying condolences does not mean confirming Haniyeh's ideas and thoughts.
I couldn't believe that many congratulated Trevor Haniyeh.

Zibakalam: The best place to assassinate Haniyeh was Iran

The fact that Haniyeh was not assassinated in Qatar was due to Israel's agreement with Qatar.

Consequences of Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran for the nascent and not very strong government of doctors - a conversation with Dr. Sadegh Zibaklam, professor of political science

"From Anti-Semitism of 'Sheikh Alireza Panahian' to Public Reactions to the Possibility of War - An Interview with Sadegh Zibakalam, University Professor."

Zibakalam: A direct war with Israel is suicide

What did we do?! We sent 300 missiles and drones, the most significant of which exploded just a few hundred meters from an airport.

What consequences would a direct conflict with Israel have for Iran?

 Zibakalam: The economic consequences of this conflict would be catastrophic.  
In this case, our oil exports would become even more difficult, and our economic situation would worsen significantly.

Zibakalam: The system also wanted someone like Pezeshkian to become president

Zibakalam: What achievements have we had against Israel?!

Zibakalam: Pezeshkian’s government is facing a heavy line of fire from its very first day in office

Zibakalam: Pezeshkian’s fifth column is the weakness and inefficiency of the Paydari Front and the Principlists

Will the reformist movement come to an end with Pezeshkian's government?

Zibakalam: My biggest concern is that Pezeshkian might surrender.

Sadegh Zibakalam: The protests following Mahsa Amini proved that there are very few supporters left for the regime

The monarchic regime is just like the Islamic Republic because it fundamentally did not accept that there were opponents.

Sadegh Zibakalam sings Dariush

Sadegh Zibakalam: You can't find anyone now who respects the Islamic Revolution

Sadegh Zibakalam: Mahsa Amini is a turning point in the history of Iran

Sadegh Zibakalam: The regime still claims that Mahsa Amini died due to her medical history

If that video of the Baluch man who was assaulted in the police station did not exist, would the police have accepted it?

Sadegh Zibakalam: I hope Armita stays alive

The implementation of the hijab mandate has become much more difficult for the regime in light of what happened to Armita.