{"id":316115,"date":"2024-02-14T11:35:22","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T10:35:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=316115"},"modified":"2024-02-17T13:22:22","modified_gmt":"2024-02-17T12:22:22","slug":"honoring-irans-1979-revolution-an-ongoing-battle-against-two-dictatorships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-resistance\/honoring-irans-1979-revolution-an-ongoing-battle-against-two-dictatorships\/","title":{"rendered":"Honoring Iran\u2019s 1979 Revolution, an Ongoing Battle Against Two Dictatorships"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On February 11, Iranians worldwide commemorate the historic 1979 revolution, a pivotal moment in the nation’s history that marked the overthrow of a repressive monarchy. This\u00a0 popular revolution symbolizes the unwavering resolve against tyranny and a fervent desire for freedom and democracy.<\/p>\n

The significance of this anniversary cannot be overstated. It serves as a reminder of the Iranian people’s triumph over despotism, discrimination, inequality, and oppression, commemorating the sacrifices made by countless individuals who courageously stood up against injustice.<\/p>\n

However, certain Persian media outlets, operating outside of Iran and funded by foreign governments, attempt to diminish the revolution’s significance. They seek to whitewash the crimes of the previous regime and propagate the false idea that Iranians regret their decision to revolt. These outlets conveniently overlook the atrocities committed under the monarchy’s rule and dismiss widespread corruption and class disparities. They even question the historical fact that millions of Iranians rose up against the Shah and ousted his corrupt regime in a nationwide uprising that spanned more than 27 months.<\/p>\n

In recent years, these propaganda efforts intensified, especially during the 2022 uprising. Some platforms promoted the son of the former dictator while censoring the main opposition within Iran. Nevertheless, the Iranian people responded with a resounding rejection of these efforts with their slogan: “Death to the oppressor<\/a>, be it the Shah or the leader (Khamenei).” This slogan crystallized their rejection of deceitful propaganda.<\/p>\n

The Iranian people unequivocally reject both the current regime and any return to the former dictatorship. Instead, they aspire to establish a democratic republic. Denying the significance of the anti-monarchy revolution and advocating for a return to monarchy flagrantly disregards principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and undermines the fundamental right to rebel against oppression.<\/p>\n

Advocating for the reinstatement of monarchy has profound implications. Instead of turning back the clock and establishing the rule of a non-existent structure to become the new monarchy, this narrative only seeks to divide the multi-faceted ranks of the opposition and serves the existing theocracy.<\/p>\n

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— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) April 26, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n