The Totalitarian Regime in Iran is Facing an Existential Crisis

The recent wave of protests is a natural response to catastrophic leadership and systemic failure. Tragically, a vast number of Iranians live in exile across the globe, knowing that returning to their homeland could mean a death sentence.

The Need for Pirates in Iran

Iran needs Pirates, courageous individuals who are ready to stand up to the Ayatollahs and this ruthless, inhumane regime.

Pirate Parties International (PPI) is proud to have two board members of Iranian descent, Babak Tubis and Schoresch Davoodi, along with numerous Iranian members in Pirate parties worldwide. Babak recently published a statement in German regarding his party’s position on the protests.

Read the original statement here: Solidarität mit den Protestierenden im Iran

We have written this article to share his message with an international audience and provide further context.

Our Vision: A Peaceful Transition

PPI supports a peaceful transition to a democratic system in Iran that will protects individual rights, freedom of expression, and the right to protest. We call on the Iranian people to establish their own Pirate party as a vehicle for nonviolent, digital protest.

For over 45 years, Iran has been plundered by radical, religious tyrants who masquerade as a legitimate government. The regime is isolated from most industrialized nations due to its significant support of global terrorism. Internally, the currency has collapsed and inflation is skyrocketing.

A Cry for Dignity

The people have had enough. We are seeing constant reports of citizens taking to the streets. Many of us hope that the regime will finally collapse. We stand in solidarity with the brave individuals risking their lives, mindful of how brutally past protests were suppressed.

As Babak wrote:

“These protests are a cry for dignity and a rejection of fear. They represent a refusal to submit to a system that survives only through brute force.”

Is this the spark that finally leads to revolution?

PPI Stands Firmly With the Protesters

We stand clearly on the side of those fighting for their rights of the Iranian people. Our demands are simple:

• Maximize individual freedoms
• Support a transition to democracy
• Create a secular state

As we monitor this developing crisis, we will update our community on our efforts to support the liberation of the Iranian people.