Iran Is Executing Thousands: Strength or Panic?

Iran has executed over 2,200 people in 2025 alone. Is this a sign of power — or a regime on the brink of collapse?In this episode of The Middle Ground Mic, Joe is joined by Zolal Habibi, a human rights and women’s rights advocate and member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI).They discuss Iran’s escalating executions, mass arrests, nationwide protests, internet shutdowns, and why women and young people are increasingly leading the resistance. Zolal explains why both foreign intervention and diplomatic appeasement have failed — and what a real, Iranian-led alternative could look like.This episode explores:• Why executions spike when regimes lose control• The role of women in Iran’s resistance movement• The legacy of the 1988 massacre• Why Iranians reject war and dictatorship alike• What accountability without invasion looks likeA grounded, honest conversation about Iran’s future — and why it matters to the world.RESOURCES & LINKS:Learn more about the Iranian resistance:https://maryamrajavi4change.comNational Council of Resistance of Iran:https://www.ncr-iran.orgIran Human Rights Monitoring:https://iran-hrm.comOrganization of Iranian American Communities:https://oiac.orgIran Freedom:https://iranfreedom.orgChapters00:00 The State of Iran: Fear and Control02:46 Uprisings and Resistance: A Historical Perspective05:23 The Role of Leadership in the Iranian Resistance08:02 The Nature of Protests: Unity and Diversity10:57 The Impact of Internet Shutdowns on Communication13:30 The Psychological Warfare of the Regime16:18 The Evolution of Resistance Units19:00 The Role of Women in the Resistance21:54 The Roadmap for a Free Iran24:50 Empowerment Through Perseverance27:08 The 10-Point Plan for a Free Iran31:08 The Regime's Last Chapter37:04 International Accountability and Support43:30 Connecting for ChangeSupport the show