In a recent interview published on Didarnews’ YouTube channel on March 30, 2025, Azar Mansouri, a spokesperson for the so-called reformist faction, admitted the regime’s escalating fear of social unrest. Mansouri emphasized that her faction remains confined to “legal frameworks” and parliamentary engagement—a tactic designed to preserve the regime’s lifeline rather than address popular grievances.
Mansouri openly acknowledged the widespread discontent across Iran. She stated, “The dissatisfaction and anger of the people are increasing, and God forbid that one day this anger and dissatisfaction grow so much that it overcomes their fear.” Instead of calling for genuine change, Mansouri warned against street protests, insisting: “We have never, under any circumstances, proposed street protests, and we won’t do so. If we seek to hold gatherings, it will be within the framework of regulations.”
Mansouri attempted to frame the opposition to her faction as coming from two fronts: “One faction inside Iran that completely rejects reforms, and another outside Iran that insists the regime cannot be overthrown without first eliminating the so-called reformists.” By drawing this parallel, Mansouri sought to imply that the external opposition to the regime is indirectly aligned with the rival faction inside the regime.
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While expressing concern over the regime’s inability to manage escalating crises, Mansouri admitted: “If the government cannot overcome these challenges and super crises, one must be seriously worried about Iran’s future.” She also conceded, “The social fabric and demands of the people make the country highly susceptible to further unrest and heightened tensions between the state and society.”
Despite recognizing the explosive state of society, Mansouri reiterated her faction’s loyalty to the regime’s framework. “Perhaps we are the last group in the country still trying to use the electoral process and its potential to say to the people: ‘You still have the possibility to achieve change through the ballot box,’” she said.
Mansouri’s remarks highlight the fraudulent nature of the so-called reformist faction, which serves to provide a veneer of change while preserving the regime’s oppressive rule. Instead of supporting the legitimate demands of the Iranian people, Mansouri and her allies continue to advocate for strategies that will only prolong the clerical dictatorship’s survival.