Dallas Demonstration Marks World Day Against the Death Penalty, Urges Global Action to Save Iranian Political Prisoners
October 11, 2026; IACNT
DALLAS, Texas — Supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and members of the local diaspora gathered at JFK Plaza in Dallas to mark World Day Against the Death Penalty with a public photo exhibition and rally. The demonstration formed part of a coordinated international movement calling for an immediate end to executions in Iran and the protection of political dissidents on death row.
The primary objective of the Dallas gathering was to draw urgent public attention to the escalating rate of executions carried out by the Iranian regime, highlight the plight of political prisoners, and advocate for a democratic, secular republic in Iran.
Thousands Rally to Support Iran Resistance Movement During UN General Assembly
September 23, 2026; The Epoch Times
Protesters demanded that the U.N. condemn political executions happening in Iran and asked the world to stop all support for the regime.
NEW YORK CITY—Thousands rallied outside the United Nations on Sept. 23, calling for international support for the resistance movement in Iran.
The protesters demanded that the U.N. condemn political executions happening in Iran under the current regime and asked the world to stop all support for the regime. They gathered while the Iranian president was delivering his address to the 81st U.N. General Assembly being held from Sept. 22 to Sept. 26.
North Texas Community Gathers in Plano to Commemorate 1988 Massacre Victims
September 8, 2026; IACNT
PLANO, TX — On Sunday, September 6, members of the Iranian American Community of North Texas, along with local supporters and human rights advocates, gathered at the Parr Library for a poignant photo exhibition and commemorationprogram honoring the more than 30,000 political prisoners executed during the 1988 Prison Massacre in Iran.
Ahead of the gathering, Plano Magazine covered the event, highlighting how the exhibition tends to draw direct connections between the 1988 executions and today’s widespread protests in Iran. In its coverage, the publication noted the organizers' broader mission: advocating for an end to executions in Iran and supporting the establishment of a secular, democratic republic over the country's current theocratic government or a restored monarchy.
Iranian American Muslim Warns Of Islamic Fundamentalism, Recounts Life Under Iran’s Regime
August 20, 2026; The Dallas Express
Homeira Hesami, chairwoman of the Iranian-American Community of North Texas, speaks with The Dallas Express about Iran’s 1979 revolution, the Islamic Republic and Islamic fundamentalism. | Image by The Dallas Express.
An Iranian American Muslim and former political prisoner who lived through the aftermath of Iran’s 1979 revolution sat down with The Dallas Express to discuss the rise of the Islamic Republic, the impact of Sharia-based governance on Iranians, and why she believes Islamic fundamentalism has developed into a threat extending far beyond the Middle East.
Reza Pahlavi’s Image vs. Reality: What Reuters’ Investigation Reveals About His Leadership Bid
July 29, 2026; Iran News Update
A Reuters investigation into Reza Pahlavi’s political campaign reveals a widening gap between his democratic image and his record of leadership, coalition-building, and political effectiveness.
For years, Reza Pahlavi has presented himself as the figure best positioned to guide Iran through a democratic transition. Describing himself as neither a politician seeking office nor a claimant to power, he has instead portrayed himself as a unifying bridge capable of bringing together the country’s fragmented opposition before handing Iran’s future over to its people.
A recent Reuters special report, however, presents a far more complicated picture.
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Dallas Demonstration Marks World Day Against the Death Penalty, Urges Global Action to Save Iranian Political Prisoners
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Thousands Rally to Support Iran Resistance Movement During UN General Assembly
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North Texas Community Gathers in Plano to Commemorate 1988 Massacre Victims
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Iranian American Muslim Warns Of Islamic Fundamentalism, Recounts Life Under Iran’s Regime
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Reza Pahlavi’s Image vs. Reality: What Reuters’ Investigation Reveals About His Leadership Bid
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Hanged under the cover of war: letters and videos tell stories of Iran’s death row victims
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CPAC revealed: A sample of Reza Pahlavi’s ‘Free Iran’ via SAVAK control
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Iranian-Americans from North Texas head to Washington D.C. for peace rally
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Iranian Americans in Dallas react with fear and hope to US, Israeli strikes inside Iran
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Iranians in North Texas react to U.S. and Israel's strikes on Iran
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