Despite the Iranian people's existence under the darkest times of the rule of the clergy, they have enhanced their vigilance and awareness in facing challenges. In the past year, on one hand, the regime executed the highest number of individuals, with statistics indicating that nearly 1,200 Iranians were executed by this regime. The policies of repression, discrimination, and misogyny practiced by the clerical regime in Iran have reached their peak, and the appointment of "Bezhikiān" as president is evidence of the regime's increasing weakness in the face of crises, especially the crisis of being overthrown. On the other hand, various segments of the Iranian population have continued to protest against the repression and rights violations perpetrated by the regime and its repressive apparatus against them.

Renewal of the Iranian People's Homes

There is an ancient tradition where people clean and renew their homes before the new year. This tradition aligns with the essence of "nature's renewal," and its spirit lies in the pursuit of the future. This year, "Nowruz" comes at a time when the Iranian people leave behind a year filled with suffering, resistance, and vigilance. The past year was marked, despite all pressures, threats, and systematic repression, by the resilience of the people and the shining flame of resistance throughout the country more visibly than ever. As the rule of the clergy becomes weaker and less credible day by day, there are clear signs of the maturation of conditions for a fundamental change in Iran.

A Shaky and Weak Government!

In the past year, more than ever, the regime has been mired in internal and regional crises. Economic failure, structural corruption, and successive protests from various segments of society, coupled with increasing internal divisions, have made the foundations of this regime more fragile than before. At the same time, the Iranian people's resistance, especially through revolutionary resistance centers, has progressed with harmony, will, and future-oriented planning, keeping the hopes for freedom alive in the hearts of society.

Failure of the Policy of Appeasement with Dictatorship!

Among the significant achievements of the past year was the failure of the appeasement policy towards the Iranian regime. For many years, the West harbored hopes of "changing the behavior" of the regime instead of changing it, clinging to dialogue and negotiation with the clergy's government. But today, the West has realized that this regime is irreparable. The experience of the nuclear agreement, support for proxy forces in the region, and internal repression have shown that this regime understands only the language of firmness and resistance.

The Role of Women in the Iranian Resistance

The role of women in this resistance is unparalleled. In the uprisings of recent years, especially in 2022, Iranian women not only stood front and center in the struggle but also led many protest movements. The slogan "Women, Resistance, Freedom" is not merely a slogan; it is a declaration embodying the determination of Iranian women to reclaim their rights and human dignity. These women have bravely stood against the repressive forces of the Iranian regime, proving that they are the backbone of the future revolution in Iran.

The Regime's Failure in the Middle East!

Regionally, the regime has faced a decline in influence and impact. The government of Bashar al-Assad in Syria has been overthrown, and the regime's proxy forces have received strategic blows that weaken them day by day. In Lebanon and Palestine, these forces have either been eradicated or lost their previous strength. In Iraq and Yemen, the regime's forces are collapsing and disintegrating. These strategic setbacks demonstrate that the empire of terrorism led by the clergy's regime is collapsing, and the costs of exporting crises have become unbearable for it.

Whether the Iranian regime reaches a settlement with the West or chooses the path of war, the internal outlook is heading towards "regime change" in either case. The regime has lost its internal legitimacy, and the gap between the government and society has become unbridgeable, while the Iranian people's resistance has transformed into a real and organized alternative.

The Iranian people have paid a heavy price over the past years, from the martyrs of uprisings to political prisoners, from grieving mothers to youth whose hopes have been crushed in the streets. In return for these immense sacrifices, the regime has reached the height of oppression and crime with impunity. Its interventions in neighboring countries, such as Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen, have not only caused instability in the region but have also wasted and destroyed Iran's national resources.

The Final Word

Therefore, Iran stands today at a crucial juncture in its history. The regime is at its weakest, while the resistance is at its strongest position in the past four decades. The world must recognize that supporting the Iranian people and acknowledging their legitimate right to resist is not only a moral duty but also a necessary step towards achieving sustainable.

Abdul Rahman Korki