The Day the Fortress Was Breached

Welcome to another episode of the NCRI Women’s Committee podcasts.This episode takes a closer look at a March 2026 report titled “How Iranian Women Are Shaping the Resistance.” The findings presented in this report reveal a level of courage and determination that is impossible to ignore.At the center of this analysis is a defining moment that unfolded just weeks earlier: a high-risk operation that struck at the very heart of the Iranian regime’s power structure.The report opens with a striking image—one that is as symbolic as it is dramatic. At dawn, a heavily fortified and seemingly impenetrable compound comes under sudden attack. The scene challenges long-held assumptions about the regime’s invulnerability.To fully understand the magnitude of the February 23 operation, it is essential to grasp the scale and significance of its target: the Motahhari Complex in Tehran.This vast compound, measuring approximately 620 by 770 meters, serves as a central hub of authority for the regime. Within its walls are located the offices of the Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, as well as the residence of Mojtaba Khamenei. The complex also houses key institutions that form the backbone of the state’s power structure.Support the show