Iran's Uprising: Activist's Warning and Search for Home Amidst Repression

Majid Tavakoli, a prominent Iranian political activist, is set to begin a six-year jail sentence as part of the Iranian regime's crackdown on dissent following protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody. Tavakoli, critical of both reformists and the communist left, emphasizes the desire of the majority of Iranians for a liberal democratic government. He believes that organizing opposition movements within Iran is impossible due to government repression and censorship, and suggests that political change should be pursued from abroad. Tavakoli also highlights the rise of a more progressive society in Iran, disillusionment with rigged elections, and the need for the West to understand the establishment of a modern totalitarian government in Iran. Despite challenges, he sees hope in the growing sense of personal responsibility among Iranians to address the regime's wrongdoings.