#106 - Iran Used Children as Minesweepers - The Story of Iranian Resistance to Authoritarian Theocracy

I sit down with Zolal Habibi, a longtime member of the Iranian Resistance and the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), for a conversation that pulls back the curtain on a country most of us only see in headlines. In this episode she walks me through the parts of Iran's reality that rarely make it to North American media: tens of thousands of political prisoners executed in a single summer, tens of thousands children used as minesweepers during the Iran-Iraq war, 47 years of women refusing to give in, and the resistance units operating inside the country today. She also speaks plainly about why appeasement has failed, why military intervention is not the answer, and what a secular democratic republic in Iran could actually look like. If you have ever wondered how people stay grounded in the face of overwhelming odds, or what it really means to live for something bigger than yourself, this one is for you. Live with courage, clarity, and compassion. Practice inner strength. Develop within. Learn more about Zolal's work here - https://maryamrajavi4change.com/ Chapters [00:00:00] The Key to Heaven: Children Sent to Minefields [00:04:48] Losing Her Father in Iran's 1988 Massacre [00:13:18] What 47 Years of Dictatorship Looks Like [00:22:02] The Lies Dictators Tell to Hold Power [00:35:32] Why Appeasement Led to War [00:41:39] The Resistance Movement Inside Iran Today [00:47:20] Hope, Unity, and the Path to Freedom is for you. Free 1-month of the Meditation App - Waking Up https://dynamic.wakingup.com/guestpass/SC58BD912 Questions - [email protected]  Disclaimer  Professional medical care and psychotherapeutic services are not offered on this Youtube channel. It is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such condition. Seeking professional support is encouraged if you think you have an issue and that you want help.