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Worker-Communist Party Calls for Regime Change in Iran

1/18/2026

Summary

Story summary

Milad Resaeimanesh, a member of Worker-communist Party of Iran, says the party aims to overthrow Islamic regime through mass struggle.
He critiques Western leftists who label Iranian protests as foreign tools and calls Islamic Republic a repressive capitalist state.
He cites slogans "Neither Shah nor Mullah" and "All Power to Shuras," urging independent class politics.
He notes exiled activists support protests, and Woman, Life, Freedom movement seeks regime change amid repression.

History

Historical Context

The Iranian Revolution of 1979 overthrew Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, establishing the Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Triggered by widespread discontent, protests peaked in early 1979, culminating in Khomeini's return on February 1, 1979. The revolution marked a significant shift from a pro-Western monarchy to a theocratic regime, influencing regional politics and inspiring movements against imperialism.

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Story summary

Milad Resaeimanesh, a member of Worker-communist Party of Iran, says the party aims to overthrow Islamic regime through mass struggle.
He critiques Western leftists who label Iranian protests as foreign tools and calls Islamic Republic a repressive capitalist state.
He cites slogans "Neither Shah nor Mullah" and "All Power to Shuras," urging independent class politics.
He notes exiled activists support protests, and Woman, Life, Freedom movement seeks regime change amid repression.

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