As in Egypt and Tunisia, the Iranian people’s uprising will continue until the overthrow of the religious dictatorship ruling Iran with all its factions, to establish democracy and popular sovereignty. She called on the international community to impose comprehensive sanctions against the Iranian regime and sever ties with it and take urgent measures to release those arrested today.
Since early hours this afternoon, various parts of Tehran witnessed protest demonstrations despite unprecedented suppressive measures. The suppressive forces attacked protesters and clashed with people.
In recent weeks, the criminal mullahs have executed political prisoners, especially PMOI supporters and family members of residents of Camp Ashraf (home to 3,400 PMOI members) in a desperate effort to create a climate of fear and prevent upsurge of popular uprisings.
On January 29, the leadership of the Iranian Resistance called on the Iranian people, especially women and youths, to rise against the clerical rule during the current Iranian month (January 21 – February 19).
Secretariat of the National Council of Resistance of Iran
February 14, 2011