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Iran: Gruppioni (Iv) — Recognize the NCRI as a Legitimate Interlocutor
Paris, May 31, 16:27 (Agenzia Nova) – “A significant number of members of the Italian Parliament, from across the political spectrum, have signed an official declaration supporting the Iranian Resistance and Mrs. Maryam Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan,” said Naike Gruppioni, MP from Italia Viva, during her remarks at the “Free Iran” conference currently taking place in Paris.
“This is a historic step — a powerful signal that Italy stands on the side of freedom. Mrs. Rajavi’s plan is not just a political platform; it is a vision of a secular, democratic Iran — free from the death penalty, where women have equal rights, where elections are free and transparent, and where human dignity is finally respected.
It is a dream that, thanks to the strength of the Resistance and the courageous leadership of Mrs. Rajavi, is turning into a real possibility. But now, we must take one step further: initiate political and institutional recognition of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) as a legitimate and credible interlocutor for a democratic future in Iran.”
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The Second Free Iran 2025 Conference –Regime Change for a Democratic Republic
Maryam Rajavi’s speech: “The Iranian people’s Resistance, rooted in a legacy of courage, sacrifice, and unyielding struggle by an organized movement and a bold, rebellious generation, is fighting for a sweeping transformation: to bring down religious dictatorship and establish a free, democratic republic in its place. The tumultuous events of the past year have underscored, more than ever, the vital importance of a democratic alternative that holds the key to resolving the crisis in Iran.
“Over the past year, the clerical regime suffered a decisive blow: its 40-year stronghold in Syria collapsed, despite deploying over 100,000 armed forces. Its strategic proxy—despite a massive arsenal of 150,000 missiles—was irreparably crippled. Meanwhile, the regime’s terrorist and military arms in Iraq have been silenced and brought to a standstill.”
Rebellious youth target IRGC and Basij centers in solidarity with striking Iranian truckers
In response to the threats against and confiscation of property from Iran’s hardworking truckers and drivers, whose nationwide strike has now spread to 140 cities, the brave rebellious youth attacked bases of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Basij militia centers, and the centers and symbols of oppression and crime of the criminal regime.
Alarming Rise in School Dropout Rates Among Girls in Iran
In Iran, thousands of children fall out of the education system every year—a trend that is particularly alarming when it comes to girls.
While education is a fundamental right of every child, a combination of economic hardship, gender discrimination, and the persistent phenomenon of child marriage continues to deprive many Iranian girls of access to schooling.
According to the latest data released by the Iranian Ministry of Education, the number of out-of-school students for the 2023–2024 academic year has reached a staggering 928,729, a significant increase from 902,188 in the previous year. These figures highlight a growing crisis in the country’s education sector, particularly affecting marginalized and vulnerable populations.
Iran’s Truckers Strike Enters 9th Day: A National Uprising Fueled by Economic Desperation and Repression
As of May 30, 2025, the nationwide strike by Iranian truck drivers has entered its ninth consecutive day, marking a historic act of defiance against the clerical regime’s deep economic mismanagement and systemic corruption. Reports from across the country indicate that the strike, which began over a week ago, continues to gain traction, paralyzing key transit routes and exposing the regime’s growing vulnerability. The movement has now spread to more than 140 cities across Iran, underscoring its broad national scope and the depth of public discontent.
Labor Activist Kamran Sakhtemanegar Summoned Again
In continuation of the judicial and security pressures on labor activists in Iran, Kamran Sakhtemanegar, a well-known labor activist from Sanandaj, has once again been summoned to Branch 2 of the Sanandaj Revolutionary Court. According to the official summons received through the SANA system, he is required to appear at the Sanandaj courthouse, located on Basij Boulevard, to answer charges of “propaganda against the Islamic Republic.”
This new case is a continuation of his previous arrest on February 5, 2025, when he was detained by security forces on Jami Street in Sanandaj and transferred to prison following interrogations. He was released on March 11, 2025, on bail, but was once again formally charged on May 18, 2025, and his case referred to the Revolutionary Court.
Iran’s Truckers’ Strike: A Growing Movement That Could Shake the Regime
A nationwide truck drivers’ strike is rapidly gaining momentum across Iran, posing one of the most serious challenges to the regime in recent years. What began on May 22 in the strategic port city of Bandar Abbas has now spread to more than 150 cities in just nine days, paralyzing large parts of the country’s transportation network. As the movement grows, so does its potential to ignite a broader civil resistance.
Initially sparked by cuts to fuel quotas, the strike has quickly evolved into a powerful display of collective disobedience, revealing deep structural grievances among Iran’s working class. Videos circulating on social media show empty highways in cities like Marivan and Bandar Abbas—once bustling with traffic, now eerily quiet. These silent roads tell a story louder than slogans ever could.
Khamenei’s Delusion: A Regime in Denial as Iran Crumbles
On May 28, 2025, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stood before the Minister of Interior and provincial governors and delivered a speech so divorced from reality, it bordered on the surreal. At a time when Iran is facing some of its most severe social, economic, and security crises in decades, Khamenei painted a picture of calm, opportunity, and national stability. His remarks weren’t just misleading—they were a chilling display of hypocrisy, self-deception, and structural denial emblematic of regimes in terminal decline.
In his own words, “Fortunately, there are many opportunities in the country… There is no particular problem in the country’s public atmosphere!” He continued, “We do not have a war, we do not have a disease, we do not have an acute security problem, nor are there any factional or political disputes, so the overall atmosphere in the country is now a good one.” This is not optimism. It is delusion.
Saudi King Warns Iran’ Regime Over Trump’s Nuclear Proposal Amid Rising Tensions
In a rare diplomatic maneuver, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a stark warning to Iran regime’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei last month, urging the regime to take U.S. President Donald Trump’s nuclear proposal seriously or risk the outbreak of war, particularly with Israel.
According to four sources familiar with the matter—two Iranian regime officials and two Gulf government insiders—the message was delivered by the king’s son and Saudi Defense Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, during a secret visit to Tehran on April 17. The confidential letter, personally addressed to Khamenei, expressed Saudi Arabia’s deep concerns over escalating regional instability and the potential for military conflict.
Western Powers Poised to Expose Iran’s Regime at IAEA Board Meeting
Western governments are gearing up to confront the Iranian regime with a decisive blow at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors’ next quarterly session.
For the first time in nearly two decades, Washington and its European allies intend to push a resolution formally declaring Tehran in breach of its non-proliferation obligations.
The move—aimed squarely at the clerical regime—underscores deepening frustration over Iran’s accelerating nuclear program and its continued evasion of international scrutiny. Since November, the IAEA has pressed Iran’s regime to explain uranium traces found at undeclared sites—evidence suggesting clandestine activities that run counter to Tehran’s claims of pursuing only peaceful nuclear energy.