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On The Sean Hannity Show, NCRI-US Deputy Director Alireza Jafarzadeh presents a compelling case for why Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions can only be stopped through regime change from within.
In a powerful appearance on The Sean Hannity Show, Alireza Jafarzadeh, deputy director of the U.S. office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), warned that Iran’s nuclear weapons program is not only active but central to the regime’s survival—and that the only viable solution to ending this threat is regime change, driven by the Iranian people and their organized Resistance.
The interview comes on the heels of an exposé by the NCRI US Office, in which the Iranian Resistance exposed new information about the Iranian regime’s nuclear weapons program.
A Program Built for Survival, Not Peace
Jafarzadeh began by explaining that the Iranian regime’s pursuit of nuclear weapons is not merely strategic—it is existential. “This is the tool for the survival of the Iranian regime,” he said, noting that Tehran has invested over $2 trillion into its nuclear weapons efforts over the past three decades.
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From the early revelations of the Natanz and Arak sites—which the NCRI first exposed and which triggered global inspections—to today’s more advanced and clandestine operations, Jafarzadeh made clear that Iran’s nuclear ambitions have only grown. He blamed the West, especially Europe, for enabling this expansion by legitimizing Iran’s nuclear activities and weakening enforcement, particularly through the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
“The JCPOA made it even worse,” Jafarzadeh said, “allowing them to expand the program, including weaponization facilities and enrichment sites.”
He further debunked the regime’s narrative that its missile program is unrelated to its nuclear work. “It’s part and parcel of building a nuclear warhead,” he emphasized.
A Regime in Decline
Despite its ambitions, Jafarzadeh argued, the Iranian regime is more vulnerable now than ever. He cited the loss of its influence in the region—particularly in Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and Iraq—as well as its waning power at home. “The most important weakness of the regime is inside the country,” he said.
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Since 2018, Iran has witnessed nine rounds of major uprisings with slogans rejecting both the Shah and the current theocracy. “The people of Iran have rejected this regime. They want freedom and democracy. They won’t settle for dictatorship,” he said.
Significantly, Jafarzadeh highlighted that recent protests have largely been driven by the working class and poor in small towns, which the regime claimed to be its base of support. “This is the new reality of Iran,” he declared.
No Foreign War Needed—Iranians Are Already Fighting Back
Contrary to assumptions that confronting Iran’s nuclear threat would require foreign military intervention, Jafarzadeh insisted: “There’s no need for foreign boots on the ground or appropriation of money.”
Instead, he pointed to the Iranian people—especially an organized network of Resistance Units—as the primary force challenging the regime. “In just the past year, there were some 3,000 acts of resistance confronting the Revolutionary Guards,” he noted, including attacks on regime centers and public displays of defiance like burning images of Khamenei.
He explained that this movement operates under a democratic blueprint: the Ten-Point Plan for the Future of Iran presented by NCRI President-elect Maryam Rajavi. The platform calls for a secular, democratic, non-nuclear republic with gender equality, freedom of religion and expression, and peace with the world.
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“This platform has tremendous support on Capitol Hill,” Jafarzadeh said, noting that over 4,000 parliamentarians globally, including bipartisan majorities in the U.S. Congress, back Rajavi’s plan.
The West Must Support Iran’s Organized Resistance
Jafarzadeh urged Western leaders to take a firm stance: no enrichment, no concessions, and no deals that leave any part of the nuclear infrastructure intact. But more importantly, he emphasized that the outside world must recognize the Iranian people’s right to overthrow the regime and confront the IRGC, which he called “the worst state sponsor of terrorism.”
“This regime is not what it was. It’s weak, it’s vulnerable, and the resistance has never been so powerful,” he said.
He reminded listeners that the NCRI has consistently exposed Iran’s secret nuclear activities—virtually every nuclear site inspected by the IAEA was first revealed by the NCRI. That record, he argued, is what makes the Resistance not just a political alternative, but a security partner for the international community.
A Clear Choice for the Mullahs—and for the World
“The mullahs must decide what path they want to take,” Jafarzadeh said. “But on our side, we must be absolutely clear: under no circumstances will enrichment be accepted.”
For those who don’t want another war in the Middle East, the solution is clear, he concluded: “If you don’t want boots on the ground, and if you don’t want to spend money or go the Iraq route,” then support the Iranian people and their right to confront the IRGC. “That’s where you want to invest, and you will see the whole equation will change.”