[IRAN Watch #08] Maryam Rajavi and the NCRI – Iran’s Most Controversial Exiles Call for Revolution
Amid a ceasefire in the Iran-Israel conflict, Maryam Rajavi of the NCRI calls for Iranians to overthrow Supreme Leader Khamenei. Explore her controversial past, her vision for Iran, and the growing rift with Reza Pahlavi. 📌 Table of Contents Introduction – A Call Amid Ceasefire 1. Who Is Maryam Rajavi? 2. From MeK to NCRI – A Brief History 3. Why Is the NCRI Controversial? 4. The “Third Option” Vision 5. Influence and Limitations 6. Western Perception and Strategic Role 7. Rajavi vs Reza Pahlavi Conclusion – Hope or Hazard? FAQ Introduction – A Call Amid Ceasefire In the immediate wake of the Iran-Israel aerial war and a hastily brokered ceasefire on June 25, 2025, Maryam Rajavi emerged with a bold call: “Let the people of Iran bring down the dictatorship.” As the exiled president-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), Rajavi’s timing was no accident. The pause in regional fighting created ...