Iran's Resistance at Risk: Could Trump-Putin Talks Undermine the Fight Against the Regime? š®š·āļøš
- Global Pulse
- Feb 20
- 2 min read
As President Donald Trump's administrationengages in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin, concerns are mounting within Iran's resistance movements. Many fear that these talks might lead to geopolitical compromises, potentially sidelining Iranās opposition efforts.
Another Potential Betrayal? š¤š°
Iranās conservative newspaper, Jomhouri-e Eslami, has issued a stark warning:
> "Russia [could sacrifice] Iran's interests to get US concessions in [the] Ukraine war."
(Source: Jomhouri-e Eslami, publishers appointed by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei).
This reflects growing concerns that Moscow might prioritize its own strategic gains over Tehran's interests, especially concerning the Ukraine conflict.
Iran has been a pivotal partner for Russia during their unprovoked war on Ukraine. Having at least one large shahed drone manufacturing plant inside Russia. Iran has player a crucial ally for Russia in the Middle East.
Iran's Resistance Movements & Their International Backers š
People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (MEK) šļø
Overview: A secular, exiled opposition group aiming to overthrow the Islamic Republic.
International Support: Previously designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S., but later delisted. Some Western politicians have expressed support for the movement
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National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) š“
Overview: A coalition, including the MEK, advocating for a secular, democratic Iran.
International Support: Has organized large rallies in Paris, drawing Iranian dissidents and support from some Western lawmakers.
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Iranian Kurdish Groups (PDKI, Komala) āļø
Overview: Fighting for Kurdish autonomy and rights within Iran.
International Support: These groups have received varying degrees of support from regional actors, though the U.S. has not officially backed them.
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Monarchists š
Overview: Supporters of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince, who advocate for restoring the monarchy.
International Support: Iranian monarchists are active in U.S. and European diaspora communities but lack formal government backing.
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Implications of US-Russia Negotiations on Iranās Opposition Movements šļøā ļø
The potential for Trump and Putin to reach a deal that overlooks Iranās internal struggles poses serious risks:
Geopolitical Realignments: Trump may prioritize striking a deal with Putin, particularly on Ukraine, at the cost of Iran's opposition groups.
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Marginalization of Opposition Groups: If the U.S.-Russia talks focus only on strategic concerns, democratic movements within Iran could be sidelined.
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Strengthening of the Iranian Regime: A Trump-Putin agreement that ignores Iranās opposition could embolden the Tehran regime to crack down further.
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Final Thoughts š¤
As Trump and Putin negotiate, Iranās opposition movements face a potential crisis. If geopolitical deals take precedence over human rights and democracy inside Iran, the fight for freedom in Iran could be significantly weakened. Thus strengthening Iran's influence on Middle Eastern affairs, such as Israel, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Palestine. The mere fact that Khamenei's appointed newspaper outlet is stating their concerns publicly should be enough to concern both domestic and foreign resistance to the regime, as well as Putin and Trump's administration.
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