Iran Revolution Ignites in D.C. | Gobadi Reveals Details
The Roadmap to a New Iran: Interview with Shahin Gobadi Spokesperson for the NCRI
Erika Grey: Today I've got an information-packed broadcast. I'm interviewing Shahin Gobadi, the spokesperson for the National Council of the Resistance of Iran. He's going to talk about a pivotal event in Washington DC and the status of the coming revolution to overthrow the mullahs—a move that will cause a geopolitical seismic shift. Shahin, welcome back. Your group is about to have a huge event in DC. Can you tell us about that?
Shahin Gobadi: Yes, the US Representative Office of the NCRI will host a major convention—the first of its kind—in Washington DC on November 15th.
More than 1,000 academicians, experts, and activists from three generations will discuss the roadmap to overthrow the regime and the transition to a democratic republic. It comes at a crucial juncture; the regime has never been weaker, and the prospects for change have never been brighter. Erika Grey: Why this timing? Did it take a lot of time to put this together?
Shahin Gobadi: Yes, but there is immense grassroots support. People are coming from all over the United States because they see the moment in history is coming. The event has five panels: the crisis in Tehran, the role of women in the resistance, the role of Iranian youth, building Iran after the mullahs are gone, and "Voices from Iran"—eyewitness accounts from victims and activists inside the country.
The message is clear: regime change is within reach. Erika Grey: I’m going to be there! I'm assuming you hope this event fast-tracks the revolution?
Shahin Gobadi: Regime change must come from inside Iran, led by the resistance units affiliated with the MEK. This event reflects the Iranian people's desires and provides a different vision.
We have top-notch researchers and successful entrepreneurs all coming together for one goal: to convey that the mullahs are in their last phase. Erika Grey: Are you receiving backlash or interference from the other side?
Shahin Gobadi: The mullahs never stop trying to silence us, but as their standing inside Iran ebbs, so does their impact outside. However, they remain ferocious. We've seen a surge in executions—200 in September alone and 285 in October. That is one person executed every three hours. Since the start of 2025, at least 45 women have been executed. They use this to instill fear because they realize the next uprising could be their last.
Erika Grey: You stated the regime is weakening. What specific areas prove this?
Shahin Gobadi: Inside, the "panicky" wave of executions shows their fear. Economically, the rial has lost 60% of its value compared to last year, destroying purchasing power. Internationally, they are isolated.
In late September, the E3 activated "snapback" sanctions at the UN. Regionally, their proxies have faced setbacks, especially after the downfall of the Assad regime in Syria, which was the lynchpin of their strategy. Erika Grey: It sounds like this conference is a catalyst for what comes after.
Shahin Gobadi: Absolutely. For four decades, the West tried engagement and appeasement.
None of it worked. The missing element has always been the role of the Iranian people and their organized resistance. That is the game-changer. The myth of the mullahs' staying power is shattered. This convention addresses the two big questions: how the change will happen and what the transition roadmap looks like. Erika Grey: Final question: can anybody attend?
Shahin Gobadi: It is a convention of Iranians, but people can attend as observers by RSVPing through our website, ncri-us.org. I also urge people to check social media for updates.
Erika Grey: Thank you, Shahin. I’ll be attending and will give my viewers an update after the event. Stay tuned, hit that subscribe button, and look for the playlist on this channel.