Dr. Kazem Kazerounian, Professor and Scholar of Iranian Politics
July 23, 2025
Massoud Rajavi’s latest message, issued on the anniversary of the founding of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, addresses the growing controversy surrounding Mir-Hossein Mousavi’s recent call for a constitutional referendum. Some voices in the broader resistance have reacted with harsh attacks. Rajavi’s message offers a different response. Without defending Mousavi’s past, and without speculating on his motives, Rajavi urges strategic restraint. The message is about discipline, focus, and keeping the resistance aimed at its true enemy. Read more …