“History is a vast early warning system,” wrote Norman Cousins, a reminder that the past holds lessons for those willing to heed them. On February 8, freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the Iran Resistance will gather in Paris, not merely to commemorate the anti-monarchic revolution of 1979 but to highlight the presence of a viable democratic alternative at a time when the Iranian regime faces unprecedented internal and external pressures. On Feb 8 in Paris, Iranians will gather to honor the anti-monarchic revolution and advocate for a #FreeIran2025. Join the stand against dictatorship. Simay Azadi will cover the event! #ParisFreeIranRally pic.twitter.com/5x4JTpPIgs — SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) January 29, 2025 This demonstration transcends remembrance. It is a testament to Iran’s enduring struggle against all forms of dictatorship. The streets of Paris will echo with voices rejecting both the monarchy of the Shah and the theocratic rule of the mullahs. The rallying…

Dictators use disinformation to obscure the truth and advance their oppressive agendas. As George Orwell said, “In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” These words aptly describe the mission and actions of Simay Azadi (INNTV) in the struggle against Iran’s regime. Shortly after hijacking Iran’s anti-monarchic revolution in 1979, the mullahs began oppressing a vibrant society that had just freed itself from the Pahlavi dictatorship. To consolidate his theocratic regime, Ruhollah Khomeini unleashed a reign of terror. Tens of thousands were executed, with many more imprisoned and tortured. The regime’s crimes reached its height in the summer of 1988, when over 30,000 political prisoners, mainly members and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), were executed in mere months. As it oppressed the people, the regime also launched a disinformation campaign, portraying Iran as “normal” while branding dissidents who demanded freedom as “terrorists.”…