Britain and other Western nations are being advised by experts to disengage from Iran to enable a potential popular and democratic uprising to overthrow the authoritarian Mullah regime established in 1979.
Prominent Iranian dissidents suggest that a growing rebel movement comprising around 20,000 clandestine cells is poised to dismantle the ruling Islamic Republic of Iran and its enforcement arm, the Revolutionary Guard Corps. They anticipate a possible revolution unfolding in the coming months.
These covert cells, each possibly housing over 10 rebels, are steadily increasing in number, with estimates suggesting there could be up to 100,000 or more members prepared to take to the streets in protest. The dissidents, many of whom have aligned with the People’s Mujahideen Organization of Iran (MEK), operate independently and maintain strict secrecy within their cells.
Despite the risk of public execution and anonymous burials, dissidents are defying the regime by engaging in street demonstrations. There are reports indicating that weapons have been smuggled into Iran, potentially arming the rebel units if necessary.
Dr. Majid Sadeghpour, an Iranian exile residing in the U.S. and the political director of the Organization of Iranian American Communities in Washington, warns of the regime’s intensified repression tactics amidst looming political and military collapse. He emphasizes the regime’s escalating brutality, including a significant rise in executions and arrests, as well as economic exploitation of the populace.
The current Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, wields substantial authority over state policies, the military, and the judiciary, succeeding Ayatollah Khomeini in 1989. The Islamic Republic of Iran, established in 1979, swiftly revoked the Family Protection Act of 1967, stripping women of marriage rights and enforcing strict Islamic codes through patrols.
Dr. Sadeghpour, who lost his brother to the regime’s brutality, praises the organized and determined nature of the MEK rebel groups. He highlights the ongoing atrocities committed by the regime, which leads in global executions and perpetuates conflicts across various regions.
Despite international efforts to persuade Iran to alter its behavior, Dr. Sadeghpour asserts that negotiating with the regime is futile due to its entrenched violent and oppressive nature. He dismisses the possibility of the regime voluntarily changing its policies and culture, underscoring the inherent brutality and resistance to reform within the regime.
While some voices question the popularity and viability of the rebel groups, Dr. Sadeghpour maintains that grassroots support is crucial for the survival of these covert units. Hamid Dabashi, a professor at Columbia University, argues against the likelihood of a smooth transition of power post-regime, citing the lack of viable alternatives to the ruling establishment.
