Mahmoud Hakamian

As a result of the severe political shifts sparked by the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, the political landscape and balance of power in the tumultuous Middle East underwent an irreversible transformation. Some have described this development as the most significant geopolitical shift in the region since 1979, when the monarchy in Iran was overthrown. In this transformation, the Assad family dictatorship, which had ruled Syria for over 50 years through repression, violence, a vast military and intelligence apparatus, and a network of prisons and torture centers, melted away like snow within days and disappeared.

NCRI National Council of Resistance of Iran Friday, December 13, 2024 NCRI National Council of Resistance of Iran

Widespread and interconnected crises have surrounded the turbulent and fragmented rule of Iran's regime. The regime has persistently tried to export these crises into the daily lives of the people through various means. The recent

After more than four decades, religious fascism ruling Iran has reached its most critical state. Deep social, economic, and political rifts, rampant systemic corruption, and the decline of its regional and international standing have created new dynamics. The regime's desperate efforts to increase executions indicate that the religious dictatorship has reached a dead end and is on the verge of collapse.

NCRI National Council of Resistance of Iran Saturday, December 21, 2024 NCRI National Council of Resistance of Iran

The reopening of the shrines of Sayyida Zaynab and Ruqayya in Damascus, which coincided with massive celebrations by the Syrian people on the first Friday after the fall of the Assad dictatorship, made headlines. This development dealt a significant blow to the Iranian regime and invalidated the pretext of “defending the shrine” used to justify sending troops and waging war in Syria.

On December 22, Iran witnessed a wave of protests in several cities, including Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, Kermanshah, Shush, Ahvaz, and Gachsaran. These protests were led by social security retirees, municipal employees, and oil and gas company workers, who expressed their dissatisfaction with deteriorating economic conditions, delayed salary payments, low pensions, and rising inflation. Protesters chanted slogans denouncing economic mismanagement and social injustice, reflecting the depth of the crisis gripping the country.

“For several years, Iran has aimed to become the regional hub for electricity, a goal reportedly achieved during the 13th administration, with the

NCRI National Council of Resistance of Iran Wednesday, December 25, 2024 NCRI National Council of Resistance of Iran

Following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad's dictatorship in Syria, the Iran's regime Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei made considerable efforts to restore the morale of his disillusioned forces through speeches filled with lies and distortions. He attempted to cover up his strategic defeats with contradictory and baseless statements, aiming to motivate his forces.