Video Do you remember these remarks of Dehghan, the former Vice President for Legal Affairs, and the announcement of the interrogation of the accused regarding the alleged theft of the presidential carpets? Latest developments in the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in a conversation with Dr. Hassan Qashqavi, a former diplomat and member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Islamic Consultative Assembly. Iran Without Water; The Alarm of Climate Collapse | How Did They Drive a Land to Death? With the presence of Mohammad Darvish, Senior Expert in Environment, Rangeland, and Watershed Management, and Environmental Activist. Previous Next The Role of Russia in the Iran-U.S. Nuclear Agreement" with the presence of Dr. Elaheh Koulaei, Professor of Regional Studies at the University of Tehran Israel's Hybrid War with Iran: From Mehdi Nassiri and Reza Pahlavi to the Way Out, featuring Hojjat-ol-Islam val-Moslemeen Mohammad-Taqi Akbarnejad, Lecturer at the Qom Seminary See | What future had Seyyed Mostafa Tajzadeh predicted for Iran? Reposted on the occasion of the 11th anniversary of his imprisonment. Here it is from the YouTube channel of Abdi Media See | Ghalibaf reveals details of the Iran-U.S. agreement | The Strait of Hormuz, $300 billion, and the end of the war Watch it on the Abdi Media YouTube channel. Mehrdad Khansari: Mr. Pahlavi is not on the verge of occupying Iran or establishing a monarchy. Such actions take time, and we must maintain our credibility. Mehrdad Khansari: Personally, I cannot support the positions that have been announced by him. As a fighter Iranian, I do not want him to get involved in issues that are beyond control or that contradict the position of a constitutional monarch. Mehrdad Khansari: The program that Reza Pahlavi announced today for the transitional period is inconsistent with his previous principles. During the years when I was alongside Reza Pahlavi, he was a democratic individual and did not fight for the restoration of the "monarchy". Mehrdad Khansari: In the current situation, I do not see any alternative as practical in the short term. The Islamic Republic is not on the verge of collapse. Mehrdad Khansari: The issue for which an agreement must be reached is the replacement of the sovereignty of Velayat (Guardianship of the Jurist) with the sovereignty of the people. The sidelining of Ayatollah Khamenei has "discredited" (made ambiguous or tainted) the concept of Velayat (Guardianship of the Jurist). Mehrdad Khansari: Those who came with Khomeini and seized power diminished over time, and only 15-20 percent of them remain. All the levers of power are in the hands of this 15-20 percent, and they run the country. Published for the first time - Part of the memoirs of Major General Mohammad Hossein Afshardi, known as Mohammad Bagheri... The third Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who was targeted in the recent attacks by the United States and Israel. How was a unit called "Intelligence-Operations" formed? Watch | Araqchi Reveals Details of the Agreement with the US; Ghalibaf, the Strait of Hormuz and the 14-Point Memorandum Mehrdad Khansari: In a situation that is neither war nor peace, the Islamic Republic is not more unstable. Neither the Islamic Republic nor the US government wants to return to the battlefield. Mehrdad Khansari: A foreign attack harms the work of constructive political forces and creates conditions where many people, for national reasons, stand behind the system. The attack on Iran was against international law. The selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the leader of the Islamic Republic: what does it signify? An exclusive conversation with Mehrdad Khansari. Mehrdad Khansari: The removal (or sidelining) of Ayatollah Khamenei has created a situation in which, if our nation is vigilant... Is the current dissatisfaction of the people similar to the dissatisfaction of the people in 1979? Mehrdad Khansari: The nature of the current dissatisfaction of the people is different from the past. Mehrdad Khansari: The cause of the Shah's downfall was the dissatisfaction of the people. The people wanted more political freedom, which was not available at that time. Mehrdad Khansari: The Shah was a dictator politically, but he was not a brutal dictator. The Shah intervened in two areas: matters related to foreign policy and military matters and the defense of the country. Mehrdad Khansari: One of the differences between the rule of the Shah and the current rule is that the head of the country should not abandon his land. During the time of the Shah, dissatisfaction could be curbed by providing financial facilities to the people. Is public dissatisfaction with the government a "historical repetition"? Exclusive interview with Mehrdad Khansari Mehrdad Khansari: Our country, at the time when Mohammad Reza Shah came to the throne, was a poor country. Mojtaba Khamenei and the New Architecture of Power; Will the Third Generation of the Islamic Republic Be Consolidated? A Conversation with Hassan Etemadi, Political Analyst. It is very clear that the Islamic Republic is at one of the most sensitive historical junctures. Therefore, we are going to discuss an issue that is important for the future of Iran, and the topic of our conversation is the structure of power in Iran. We know that after the attacks that took place in recent months, and after the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei and the transfer of leadership in a very strange and extraordinary process to his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, many now believe that the Islamic Republic has entered its third generation. Although to this day, we have not seen any live voice, image, photo, or even a live signature from the new leader. Has Iran entered the era of a military-security government? And can the new architecture of power stabilize the Islamic Republic system and the nascent system of Mojtaba Khamenei, or will new crises arise? What is the biggest weakness of the Islamic Republic? Exclusive interview with Mehrdad Khansari Mehrdad Khansari: The biggest weakness of the Islamic Republic is the lack of development and the creation of public dissatisfaction. The Islamic Republic has made extensive use of the experiences of "1957". The skill he had in construction, he did not have in "crisis management". Brigadier General of the Guards Seyyed Majid Mousavi, commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, while appreciating the people's presence in the squares for 100 nights... The members of the force command office and the producer of this video are apparently unaware of the picture of the founding leader of the Islamic Republic, which is a legal requirement. Hossein Bayat: In such an emergency situation, there is no authorization for the government to become "self-satisfied" or "pleased with itself." If the government continues its practice of raids, imprisonments, and house arrests, what we were worried about happening through a foreign attack will instead occur through "social collapse." Hossein Bayat: Fundamental rights have always come into conflict with the ideological foundations of the Islamic Republic. We are in an emergency situation in which the law is not observed. Is the Islamic Republic in an "emergency" condition? Hossein Bayat responds. Hossein Bayat: When the leader of the Islamic Republic is assassinated in the first second of the war, it means we are naturally in an emergency situation. Hossein Bayat: Given the conditions in which the Islamic Republic finds itself, it cannot and does not want to be a defender of "fundamental rights." The theoretical foundations of the Islamic Republic are fraught with conflict and contradiction. Hossein Bayat: The discussion of "transition" is currently ruled out. If there is to be a discussion of "transition," then the issue of "war" — which has already been defeated — must be raised again. Reza Pahlavi, the Islamic Republic, and the War Trade — Shaghayegh Norouzi speaks frankly. I want to speak on Abdi Media about one of the most complex and tense arenas of Iranian politics — a space between war and freedom, between the opposition and power, and between truth and the politics of commerce; about a society that has for years been suspended between anger, fear, hope, revenge, freedom, and collapse, and now stands at a point where it is simultaneously afraid of war, afraid of the continuation of the status quo, and afraid of a future of which it still has no clear image. In years when Iran is simultaneously entangled in internal crisis, external pressure, the threat of war, and the collapse of public trust, great questions remain — questions whose answers many might find important to know: Who truly speaks for Iran? Shaghayegh Norouzi addressing Reza Pahlavi: You never understood what happened to your father and grandfather. If you had understood, you wouldn't have relied one bit on foreign interference! Shaghayegh Norouzi: The instrumental view of popular forces in both the current establishment and the opposition is similar to each other. The binary of "people vs. government" is wrong and has led to war. Shaghayegh Norouzi: I didn't think the current system's capability to fight in the war would be this much. It cannot be said that those who are involved in the country's defense mechanism are necessarily the same people who suppressed the people in January Watch | The Third Leader, War, and the Future of Iran; Is Reza Pahlavi the most important alternative to the Islamic Republic? In a conversation with Mehrdad Khansari, former diplomat and political analyst. Watch on the Abdi Media YouTube channel. Shaghayegh Norouzi: Right now, an authoritarian current has been created outside the borders of Iran. Outside the country, the level of violence has risen so high that anyone who speaks "anti-war" cannot feel safe. Exclusive release by Abdi Media – Part of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi's message on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir, August 1954 Iran After Ayatollah Khamenei | Mojtaba, Reza, Donald, Benjamin, Ahmad, or Mohammad Bagher: Who Will Shape the Future? A Conversation with Mohsen Sazegara, Political Analyst Discussion about the future of the power structure, the role of security and military institutions, the future of the opposition, and even the relationship between the Islamic Republic and Iranian society has entered a new phase. Many questions are being raised, including whether the Islamic Republic will enter its third generation, and whether Iran is moving away from an ideological system toward a security-military structure. Shaghayegh Norouzi: A Significant Portion of the Iranian People Are Desperately Seeking a Way Out of the Current Situation Under these circumstances, someone like Reza Pahlavi can become "sacralized." Shaqayegh Norouzi: I Do Not View Reza Pahlavi's Movement as a Revolution They Lack the Authenticity, Foundations, and Ideals of a Genuine Revolution Shaqayegh Norouzi: Pahlavi Is Neither Aligned with His Father's Model of Governance Nor with the Ideals for Which the People Have Struggled The Pahlavi model of governance is based on a paternalistic and patriarchal style of rule. Never-before-seen footage of a conversation between Manouchehr Nozari and Homeyra in the courtyard of the singer's palace-like home / "My husband doesn't let me sleep at night." Shagaig Nowrozi: The opposition abroad has not protected a decent culture for Iran Free speech lives in safety Shaghayegh Norouzi: The media carried out the war operation exceptionally well. This entire affair of war is a "business." Shaghayegh Norouzi: Pahlavi bears significant responsibility for the events of the month of Dey because he knows the regime wrongfully fires upon protesters. In no movement have we had such facilitation for the issue of mass killing. Shaghayegh Norouzi: A Popular Uprising Turned Into a Bridge Between Two Wars This creature and her entire campaign view the existence of the Iranian human through a consumerist lens. Shaghayegh Norouzi: December was one of the most tragic events in Iran’s contemporary history. In December, an additional layer was added to the government's repression, and that was due to the role played by Pahlavi. Shaghayegh Norouzi: Repression inside the country has led some people to accept war as a path for change. The "dead ends" were translated into "insoluble" issues for the people Shaghayegh Norouzi: People who have experienced “discrimination” are more prone to being “protesters.” We need people who can stand against the waves. Shaghayegh Norouzi: The theory that we should ignore all our standards simply because we oppose a political system is incorrect. The path ahead does not lead to liberation. Memorable moments in Iran’s history – The liberation of Khorramshahr by Iranians following Iraq’s invasion of Iranian territory. An excerpt from the documentary Khorramshahr by Ali Hamid. Mohsen Sazegara: Leadership by a single individual in our society is neither feasible nor desirable. Individual leadership is not desirable because such an event occurred in the Islamic Revolution. Watch | War against Iran and its effects on fundamental rights; does war justify the suspension of citizens’ constitutional rights? A conversation with Dr. Hossein Bayat. From the YouTube channel of Abdi Media Mohsen Sazegara: The performance of the leader of the 1979 Revolution and Reza Pahlavi cannot be compared with one another. The strength of revolutions is proportional to the strength of their leaders. Mohsen Sazegara: A war involving someone as unpredictable as Trump will lead nowhere. The waves of such a war are still on their way, and they will give rise to an “economic tsunami” in Iran. Mohsen Sazegara: Reza Pahlavi created a disaster in his first test of leadership. Reza Pahlavi turned his back on the “New Covenant” that he had previously presented. Mohsen Sazegara: December is not in continuation of “Woman, Life, Freedom.” Given the course of events in the country, it is natural that this government has no choice but to leave. Mohsen Sazegara: The ideology of “jurisprudential Islam,” which is the structure of the government, has been defeated by the theory of “Woman, Life, Freedom.” The Green Movement is the first movement in which people took to the streets for their civil rights without being called by the clergy. The slogan “Woman, Life, Freedom” from the perspective of Mohsen Sazegara. Mohsen Sazegara: The slogan “Woman, Life, Freedom” was a gift from our Kurdish compatriots, and this slogan is not accidental. Mohsen Sazegara: The conditions in our society are revolutionary. This revolution remained unfinished, but it achieved one of its demands, which is the issue of compulsory dress code and women’s rights. Was the 1979 Revolution really a revolution? An exclusive interview with Mohsen Sazegara. Mohsen Sazegara: Any process in which various segments of society, not just a single class, collectively enter the political arena and demand a change of government is a revolutionary process. Mohsen Sazegara: Mohammad Reza Shah feared a religious uprising by clerics and therefore allowed them considerable freedom. He created a suitable opportunity for religious opponents who were also ideologically equipped. Reza Pahlavi, the Islamic Republic, and the business of war — Shaqayegh Norouzi speaks candidly. From the Abdi Media YouTube channel. Mohsen Sazegara: Mohammad Reza Pahlavi became a military dictator from June 5 and was no longer that constitutional king Mohammad Reza Pahlavi dissolved all the parties. What was the difference between the 1979 Revolution model and Mohammad Reza Pahlavi’s government? Mohsen Sazegara: There were two main disputes with the Shah; they said he was an American puppet and that he did not implement Islamic jurisprudential rulings. Mohsen Sazegara: Mr. Khomeini proposed a system in which a person called the “Supreme Jurist (Velayat-e Faqih)” has “god-like powers.” I came to the conclusion that the problems of the Islamic Republic lie in clerical Islam (jurisprudential Islam). Mohsen Sazegara: The problems of the Islamic Republic system are inherent to its nature, and this theory is manifested in the constitution. During my time in Evin Prison, I became aware of the rumors about Lajevardi being a “butcher.” Mohsen Sazegara: The journal Kiyan was one of the most successful intellectual projects in the country and addressed the problem of religion and rationality. Mr. Khamenei used to say that the magazine *Kiyan* was a “dinosaur egg” and that a monster would emerge from it. Where did the disagreements between Sazegara and Ayatollah Khamenei begin? Mohsen Sazegara: I was working as an advisor at the Iran Data Processing Company; Mr. Khamenei issued an order from above that “so-and-so should no longer be there!” Mohsen Sazegara: I told Hashemi Rafsanjani that you no longer have any excuse for the people, and that you must provide peace and comfort. The confrontation with the United States and Israel was the axis of the Islamic Republic’s foreign policy. Hassan Etemadi: A large percentage of monarchists will become disillusioned, and the public will not trust them either. The national, freedom-seeking, and pro-democracy opposition must have a national media outlet; otherwise, they will fall behind. Hassan Etemadi: The Islamic Republic is trying to ensure that Reza Pahlavi remains the only opposition figure on the political stage. During the events of December (the “Dey protests”), Reza Pahlavi played a significant role in helping the Islamic Republic deal with its opponents. Hassan Etemadi: Mojtaba Khamenei may act in a manner similar to Mohammed bin Salman. If the Islamic Republic wants to survive, only the word “Islamic” should remain in its name. Hassan Etemadi: If Mojtaba Khamenei Does Not Follow His Father’s Path, He Will Not Be Able to Survive. Mr. Mojtaba's situation must also be clarified. It needs to be addressed. People cannot live with an unseen leader. Hassan Etemadi: If the Clerics and the IRGC Do Not Change Their Colors, They Will Not Survive. Religious governments always justify their political changes. Hassan Etemadi: If a War Had Not Occurred, It Was Unlikely That Mojtaba Khamenei Would Become the Leader of the Islamic Republic. It seems that even the reformists have come to accept Mojtaba’s leadership. Hassan Etemadi: During the First Three Years of Manoto TV, Keyvan Abbasi Could Not Stand the Sight of Reza Pahlavi. He changed his approach based on the will and request of the sponsors Chicks that are dyed and sold to people as budgerigars. Farhad Salmanpour Zahir and his escape from Branch 33 of the Tehran Public and Revolutionary Watch | Iran After Ali Khamenei | Mojtaba, Reza, Donald, Benjamin, Ahmad, or Mohammad Bagher — who will shape the future? A conversation with Mohsen Sazegara, political analyst. From Abdi Media's YouTube channel Hassan Etemadi: The events of January protests have no connection to the Pahlavi era. Claiming that the Pahlavi era has ties to some members of the Revolutionary Guards is a joke. Hassan Etemadi: Pahlavi neither wants nor can return to Iran There is no basis for their return Hassan Etemadi: According to the experience and existing conditions, Pahlavi will not come to Iran America never seeks regime change in Iran Hassan Etemadi: The war created several factions among the oppositions abroad I don't think that the split and disagreement in the deep layers of the government will lead to collapse Hassan Etemadi: Serious revisions must be made regarding political issues. If the policies of the Islamic Republic continue, some Iranians abroad will not remain silent. Hassan Etemadi: If the Islamic Republic wants to survive, it must gain the people’s consent; otherwise, it will not endure. If they repeat their past actions, protests broader than those of “Deymah” (January protests) will occur in Iran. Will the third generation of the Islamic Republic bring about changes? Hassan Etemadi: The children of senior officials mostly live outside Iran and have undergone many changes. Hassan Etemadi stated that a segment of the Revolutionary Guards intends to adjust the current conditions in accordance with the preferences and inclinations of the younger generation. They understand that it is not possible to govern a country based on a set of ideological and religious frameworks. Did Ayatollah Khamenei achieve his goals during his rule? Hassan Etmadi: The Islamic Republic has been successful in missile production activities Succession Crisis in the Islamic Republic; End or Temporary? Can a miracle create fundamental changes in the structure? Hassan Etemadi: The Islamic Republic considered hereditary rule to be one of the flaws of the monarchy, yet they ended up doing the very same thing. Hereditary rule is one of the hallmarks of authoritarian governments. Hassan Etemadi: The 1979 Revolution Was a Political Revolution A government came to power that paid no attention to cultural and social issues and was solely focused on gaining political power. See | Mojtaba Khamenei and the New Architecture of Power; Will the Third Generation of the Islamic Republic Be Established? Interview with Hassan Etemadi, Political Analyst Now on Abdi Media's YouTube channel Did you notice the remarks made by the Representative of the Vali-e-Faqih in Gilan Province and the Friday Prayer Leader of Rasht in the media? Did you think he expressed such views based on his own personal opinion? Amir Hossein Sabeti, the representative for Tehran in the Parliament, has explicitly stated: "International internet access was cut off by order of the Supreme National Security Council due to the state of war; as these conditions still persist However, Sabeti does not explicitly state that the resolution of the Supreme National Security Council bears the signature and approval of either the second or the third leader. Do you remember the Sheikh's remarks in Saudi Arabia and my note regarding the fact that "if the Special Clerical Court does not take action against him, it is equivalent to confirming these statements"? I wanted to say that now the Sheikh explicitly claims, according to statements by Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's son-in-law, that the Ayatollah was, in some instances, influenced by targeted infiltration! A historical video of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the early years of his presidency in the 1980s. Ambiguity regarding the manner of governing Iran after the Islamic Republic has existed for the West since the early days of the revolution and, as it appears, continues to persist. From Beirut to Tehran: Has Qalibaf Become Mojtaba Khamenei's "Man of Negotiations"? The Behind-the-Scenes of the Temporary Ceasefire My Dialogue and Analysis regarding the Islamabad Negotiations A Thought-Provoking Account by Solh-Mirzaei, Member of the Assembly of Experts, on the Process of Selecting Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the Third Leader A few moments ago, I watched the rebroadcast of the final episode of the documentary "Son of the Revolution" on BBC Persian for the twelfth time. Sadegh Ghotbzadeh, an opponent of the Pahlavi regime and a fighter in the 1957 Revolution, was accompanying Ayatollah Khomeini on the French aircraft. Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei is a leader of retribution and not a reformer. In another conversation following the announcement of Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the third Leader of the Islamic Republic. Shortly before the announcement of the name of the third Leader of the Islamic Republic, I addressed future scenarios within the current structure of the Islamic Republic in an analytical discussion. Will the Islamic Republic remain? / At this moment, Ahmad Vahidi is wearing the coat and he is the one making the decisions The scenario of an agreement with the Islamic Republic is on the table We have many Eli Cohens in the Islamic Republic and it is full of influence It is not possible to simply accept the statements of the warring parties نمایش بیشتر Most Read Memories of Akbar Hashemi - February 20, 2000 - Meeting with Abdullah Jasbi and Concerns About Election Results Movie / Where is Commander Morteza Talaie? Akbar Hashemi's memoirs - 1999 September 10 - The two-person political negotiations with Vaez Tabasi continued until he was escorted to Tehran, where Hashemi apparently decided to seriously participate in the sixth parliamentary elections. The records of the recent periods of the Islamic Council showed that the parliament is not in charge of affairs and cannot interfere or pass resolutions on the authority of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces at any level, let alone supervise. What will be the future of Iran with the announced candidates for the presidential election? / Conversation with Dr. Taghi Azad Aramaki Can I feel tired with you? A Basiji veterinarian was appointed head of the health network instead of an otolaryngologist. Akbar Hashemi's memoirs - 1999 September 5 - The meeting of the senior managers of the judiciary with Hashemi Rafsanjani and their complaint about the neglect of Hashemi Shahroudi, the new head of the judiciary, continues. Memories of Akbar Hashemi - 1999 September 7 - In continuation of the efforts of the late Vaez Tabasi, who used to encourage Hashemi to participate in the elections in frequent meetings, this time he also met with Hashemi. Akbar Hashemi's memories - 1999 September 9 - Continued visits to the belongings, buildings and works of Astan Quds