The conference of Iranian-American women was held in Los Angeles with the presence of Yasmine Pahlavi

Unlike 2009/10, the current protests demonstrate a widespread desire for a new revolution, and they significantly challenge the status quo. There is an explicit desire for a change in the political system with the removal of the Islamic Republic, the absolute rejection of its reform, and a desire to reclaim Iran. This is evident in the consistency of slogans rejecting the Islamic Republic; the widespread protests throughout Iran and across socio-economic, generational, political, gender, and identity groups; and the persistent protest despite violence by security forces. The desire for a new revolution has progressive politics, workers’ rights and human rights at its core.