Iran opposition: Tehran backs Syria to hide failure

Maryam Rajavi, the leader of the NationalCouncil of Resistance of Iran, waves to the audience as she addresses thousandsof exiled Iranians in Villepinte, north of Paris, Friday June 27, 2014. (AP)

The head of the French-based Iranian opposition movement Free Iran said Saturday that Tehran is concealing its “failure” by supporting “massacres” committed by the Syrian regime during a indoor rally in Paris.

Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), an opposition group in exile, also said “those resisting Wilayat al-Faqih regime are increasing and spreading their influence.”

Wilayat al-Faqih, meaning the ‘Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist’ is Iran’s current system of clerical rule.

Rajavi added: “Khamenei’s circle is looking for an outlet to escape crisis [at home] has failed.”

The opposition leader also warned that executions and arrests are taking place at a larger rate since the Iranian revolution in 1979, which toppled the pro-American Shah.

She said “regime change” is the “only solution” for Iran is to exit this “deteriorating” situation.

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Maryam Rajavi, Face of Iran to Be

Maryam Rajavi is the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran ( NCRI ), a coalition of some 500 Iranian opposition groups and personalities, committed to a democratic, secular and non-nuclear republic in Iran. 

Maryam Rajavi presents a 10 point plan for Free Iran:
In Maryam Rajavi's view, the ballot box is the only criterion for legitimacy. Accordingly, she seeks a republic based on universal suffrage.

Maryam Rajavi wants a pluralist system, freedom of parties and assembly. She respects all individual freedoms. Maryam Rajavi underscores complete freedom of expression and of the media and unconditional access by all to the internet.

Maryam Rajavi supports and is committed to the abolition of death penalty.

Maryam Rajavi wins hearts and minds of Iranian diaspora

Maryam Rajavi 

Iranians of all walks of life as well as hundreds of politicians and personalities from five continents will converge in Le Bourget to declare their support for Maryam Rajavi, the Iranian Resistance and their struggle to overthrow the regime ruling Iran and establish freedom and democracy in their country. But who is Maryam Rajavi?

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Maryam Rajavi wins hearts and minds of Iranian diaspora

Maryam Rajavi 

Iranians of all walks of life as well as hundreds of politicians and personalities from five continents will converge in Le Bourget to declare their support for Maryam Rajavi, the Iranian Resistance and their struggle to overthrow the regime ruling Iran and establish freedom and democracy in their country. But who is Maryam Rajavi?

Read more at this link

Maryam Rajavi wins hearts and minds of Iranian diaspora

Maryam Rajavi 

Iranians of all walks of life as well as hundreds of politicians and personalities from five continents will converge in Le Bourget to declare their support for Maryam Rajavi, the Iranian Resistance and their struggle to overthrow the regime ruling Iran and establish freedom and democracy in their country. But who is Maryam Rajavi?

Read more at this link

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