How Iran’s regime tries to silence protesters in Canada and the U.S. - The Fifth Estate

As demonstrations in Iran continue and its government executes protesters, The Fifth Estate sits down with Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad to examine how the regime tries to silence dissidents abroad.
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JANUARY 5, 2023
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[@charlesjames1464]

I have nothing but respect for these women !!!

[@curtrice6060]

Is there any religion that as justice ? 😢

[@mercy3219]

@@curtrice6060 Hi Curt, Perhaps one of the reasons our attention is being directed to Iran is because of the struggling and relatively new (1844) faith of the Báb and Bahá'í Faith(s). This has been a long fight and the message of the Bahá'ís is to have love yet to have justice. To stand up to tyrannical governments, but otherwise do your best to live in accord with governments striving to be just and offer people freedoms as well as the independent investigation of religion. The equality of men and women, the elimination of prejudice are just some of the guidance for this day and age. The over arching them is unity of religion as it follows the idea of progressive revelation where different messages of the God that is beyond human understanding (we are God's creation, so creations are in a subordinate relation to their creator) have been presented to different people at different times (consider the major religions from Hinduism to Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam...). Bahá'ís ask so much of themselves and are working hard to bring a message where we are allies with one another in our efforts to bring about a better world.💞🙏🏼🎵

[@jamess1787]

💯

[@mercy3219]

@@jamess1787 💜🙏🏼💐

[@curtrice6060]

@@jamess1787 I shall continue to follow this problem.Thanks for writing Mercy .

[@victorthegreat1991]

One day, in every city in Iran, a street full of trees will be named after this brave woman. That day is coming sooner than everyone thinks.

[@northerngirl4666]

She will eventually be murdered. A man will do it.

[@yusefkhan1752]

She is anti nuclear program so no she won’t

[@leonniceday6807]

what makes you think that day is coming soon?

[@Lina-ie8xt]

@@leonniceday6807 because it is obvious.

[@eva1480]

Because God the Almighty promised to bring one government the heavenly one that will free us all from Satan's dominion

[@magdasmith1421]

What a brave woman, fighting for her people. God bless her beautiful soul and save them from the Islamic Republic. 🙏❤️ We take these things for granted.

[@lensman5762]

She is a good campaigner, but she is only one amongst hundreds of thousands Iranians who are risking life daily to try and topple this evil regime, that is if Biden and the UK government start to realise the game was over for their stooges. Anyone remembers the events of 1978, when Khomeini in exile in Iraq, all of a sudden turns up in Paris with all his aides and family and is given ' political asylum '?

[@garretttobin7451]

She isn't a brave woman, she is CIA asset that has received nearly a million dollars for acting a destabilizing force within her former country.

[@TinaFivesten]

@Magda Smith - Be aware, because we will not be able to take it for granted much longer, since the massive overtake of western countries is proceeding!

[@magdasmith1421]

@@TinaFivesten It's very scary.

[@rezazare1355]

All the words of Masih Alinejad are lies and deceit. The Western media, and world imperialism at the head of it, want to crush the resistance against the American coercion by using media terrorism. Long live the Islamic Republic of Iran.

[@eychone7629]

We are frustrated, we are exhausted, we are angry, we are brave, we are hopeful, we are Iranian! We will take Iran back. Zan Zendegi Azadi

[@minooghanbary1980]

hopefully , but not with some Paratoo like her!

[@heavenisatyourdoor3936]

God bless our brother Iran from Armenia :)

[@frenchlearner19]

May Iran be free from their psychotic, rapist, child murdering government. Iranian women are the bravest people I've ever seen - I'm in absolute awe. You women are an inspiration - we love and support you 1000% - may you be free!

[@cowliec]

Thank you for your support 🤗

[@TinaFivesten]

@Dorn - Keep fingers crossed that we all be free from it!

[@HoseinEzzatkhah]

Thank you for covering our voice . Definitly we will breath freedom soon ,

[@ShapurSassani-xx4wk]

your voice and whoever thinks like you, not "our"

[@randibgood]

@@ShapurSassani-xx4wk If you're not in support, why are you watching this program?

[@ShapurSassani-xx4wk]

@@randibgood If I followed your weird logic, it would mean that democrats never should have listened to any speech of Trump, which would prevent them to know Trumps policies and which would prevent them to criticize Trump.

[@americanineverywaybutcitiz2330]

@@randibgood Why do you want an echo chamber?

[@avinadehnad1058]

@@randibgood Because we want to see what ridiculous propagandists like the fifth estate and cbc will cover of your lies.

[@allys.7035]

Wow! She had me tearing up! Everyone should be this passionate and brave when standing up against evil.

[@ShapurSassani-xx4wk]

hi

[@rezazare1355]

All the words of Masih Alinejad are lies and deceit. The Western media, and world imperialism at the head of it, want to crush the resistance against the American coercion by using media terrorism. Long live the Islamic Republic of Iran.

[@paisiranpayez9667]

We Iranian are proud to have brave women like Masieh

[@user-vw5qh1tq5o]

آفرین

[@rezazare1355]

خفه

[@lmcdougall70]

Tears of joy, respect and love for her and allthe oppressed of Iran.

[@user-vw5qh1tq5o]

💜💙🧡

[@rezazare1355]

All the words of Masih Alinejad are lies and deceit. The Western media, and world imperialism at the head of it, want to crush the resistance against the American coercion by using media terrorism. Long live the Islamic Republic of Iran.

[@itsme-youdope]

Thank you Fifth State; I have followed your program for decades and have a lot of respect for your true journalism. While our gutless PM tip toes around the subject, it's time for Canadians to know what is happening in Canada. Over the past few years, thousands and thousands of Islamic Republic's agents have obtained Canadian residency and live amongst us. Shame...

[@eychone7629]

Justin Turdy is a coward, cant expect anything else from a tyrant himself. Freedom convoy! Zan Zendegi Azadi! FREEDOM!!!!!

[@davidjma7226]

Yep. That banker who stole millions from an iran bank is now a huge property developer is just one ...

[@minooghanbary1980]

@@eychone7629 🤣

[@elterrifico9522]

🤣🤣🤣🤡

[@TheMomeni]

🤣🤣

[@RealEstateToolKit]

Thank you for covering this story...this is our story.

[@avinadehnad1058]

Oh? Your story supports terrorists, like Alinejad, who want to bomb your people? If you are, the 80 million plus people in Iran and no other moral and decent country would allow you in. Don't pack your suitcase yet!

[@setili2603]

What an amazing report! Thank you Fifth State !

[@northerngirl4666]

The show is call The Fifth Estate! - not the Fifth State!

[@JeepCherokeeful]

@@northerngirl4666 should be called “Deep Fifth State Propaganda”

[@Fritz999]

Estate, not state

[@avinadehnad1058]

It's propaganda, not a report. Sorry to burst your bubble. You need more than the fifth estate to feel connected to Iranian womens experiences.

[@bissboos3669]

@@avinadehnad1058 It’s a good propaganda, if you want to describe it as such.

[@knittnpretty]

Brave woman!! What an inspiring person!!

[@minooghanbary1980]

you do not know her, don't buy it

[@eychone7629]

@@minooghanbary1980 come on elaborate, lets hear your rhetoric

[@namakdoon1155]

She is a self interested well paid foreign agent with Saudi’s money ! What do you know about her !!! Nothing!!!

[@majortom8047]

@@minooghanbary1980 This is an award-winning silly response, @min

[@alexanderkutschera149]

Hopefully the private investigators are charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping if there is such a crime.

[@izabelle382]

Incredible. Thank you so much for this work, to the journalists who created this video and most importantly to Masih Alinejad, for her work, courage and the hope and activism she inspires.

[@aqmorisny]

Many thanks for your coverage of the movement of the Iranian people, 🙏🏽🙇 Women, Life, Freedom ✊🏽

[@winifredherman4214]

You sir are a real man! Respect.

[@laikanbarth]

Amen!!

[@Milyas10]

Misah Alinijad, I salute you and your courage.

[@mehrantz4085]

Shame on Canada Security intelligence and RCMP to not take adequate security measure when it comes to threat to our citizens and other foreign activists and to not provide activists with security team. Lack of resource is an excuse for being incompetent.

[@LHAGYALO258]

Shame on every MEN from Iran hanging that balls while WOMEN is fighting for freedom.

[@funkspinna]

"Trudeau didn't want to meet with me... I asked Canadian Parliament to sanction Revolutionary Guards. I've been ignored." Why!? I thought Trudeau was a feminist?

[@annoyedaussie3942]

I think that criticism is unfair, you know just to have 1 personal 24/7 would cost about $1,000 per day. If every activist wanted that how much would it cost? A warranted criticism is about being slow to sanction leaders of Iran.

[@ellaella5537]

@@annoyedaussie3942 true and so many would lose their minds over the costs.

[@randibgood]

@@annoyedaussie3942 That's not too much to ask when someone's life is threatened. A true, credible threat should be taken very seriously and protection provided.

[@peterdollins3610]

Brave women brave actions against absolute brutality & ignorance.

[@rezazare1355]

All the words of Masih Alinejad are lies and deceit. The Western media, and world imperialism at the head of it, want to crush the resistance against the American coercion by using media terrorism. Long live the Islamic Republic of Iran.

[@mah1843]

I am so disappointed in Canadian government for not protecting Iranian_ Canadian citizen ,

[@sami8493]

We are so proud of masih alinejhad and all brave Iranian women ✌🏼✌🏼 women life freedom ✊🏼✌🏼✊🏼✊🏼

[@vafakalbasi6707]

We will make it through this difficult time ❤❤zan zendghi azadi Women life freedom

[@sebastianwrites]

I'm a man living in Britain, and I have to say Masih Alinejad response from her family reminds me of my own, and the accusations I receive, and actually just not from them, but others because I have tried to stand up for what I believe in. Too often people don't look at the reasons, but 'cop-out' and pander to social conditioning.

[@ohyabuddy12]

Thank you for covering this. Means a lot. Our people will win this battle and when mullahs are gone the world will be a better place

[@Amylovescats]

This is Canadian broadcasting corporation, CBC. Not Vice news.

[@the1inAmillionSPERM]

@@Amylovescats Americans think that everything on the internet was made by America.

[@N.kiwikitty10100]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheSheiban]

It's the CBC, but your point still stands. Good on western media in general getting information out now. It's even more urgent now that the Iranian government is trying to cut Iran off from the internet with their own national net...

[@berlynify]

.. while Vice News is credible & tells very important stories well, CBC = CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION, the public broadcaster of Canada (as NPR is for the U.S.)

[@CanadianBear47]

i support iranian people to the fullest. i am happy on their behalf. also ill watch and learn :D

[@namakdoon1155]

There are 85 millions Iranian people living in Iran with all sort of political views ! When you say “ I support Iranian people “ which segment of Iranian people are you referring to? Those who shoot policemen and destroy the private properties and burn Ambulances regardless of its passengers!!?

[@vafakalbasi6707]

Thank you ❤we really need people all over the world to support us emotionally

[@razzram1629]

@@namakdoon1155 Why the need to ask? Of course he or she is referring to the people fighting for injustice, who are lamenting, and who want to rid tyranny from their country that has lost its soul.

[@vladimirrevenko4868]

You'd better support Canadian people. The ones who lost jobs and money, who lost loved ones, lives and health due to idiotic COVID rules.

[@vladimirrevenko4868]

Yeah. I support the current thing ☺️

[@tracyheaslip8754]

You are beautiful you are brave the women in Iran are extremely Brave. The courage that all the women and some men are showing will pay off it can be a hard and brutal Road. I don't know why the rest of the women in the world don't join you.

[@minooghanbary1980]

You are wrong, I am Iranian and Iranian people back home knows her truth. she is a pure opportunist and she is fooling western media. People know her background very well !

[@simabah]

She is a hero. I love her.

[@dann5480]

Lmao she works for the CIA.

[@simabah]

@@01mustang05 Not that I feel obligated to answer your insensitive questions but, I am talking on behalf of myself and millions of women whose rights have been taken away by a murderous theocratic regime.

[@simabah]

@@dann5480 You work for Mullahs.

[@jonathanray7931]

@@dann5480 How do you know she works for the CIA? And what does it matter?

[@minooghanbary1980]

@@jonathanray7931 why Does it matter?

[@Noneofyourbizzzz]

I'm in awe of these beautiful heroic women..

[@GGora]

Greeks wrote about Persian Amazons. The original Amazons. It’s in the culture snd genetics of Persians.

[@mahsaamini8555]

Thank you Masih for giving us braveness!

[@amanshoraka6447]

Ahmagh, Masih, laghabe Hazrate e Issast, in zanike esmesh Masi, ma'soomeye terrorist jende nezhaade.

[@jimpalmer792]

Another excellent episode Fifth Estate ! Masih Alinejad: quite a Woman !!! Don't ever quit/give up !

[@customersupport9158]

i am so grateful you bring these stories to light.

[@JM-wb3fz]

Woman, life, freedom. ✌️

[@ammiliev9203]

Wow just wowwww what a wonderful lady. I hope from my heart that her dream will come true very soon. Sending hope and prey to all the Iranian freedom fighters from Thailand.

[@delmariecrandall9229]

pray, not prey(meaning target for death) With respect only to you.

[@MrSailormoonlover]

Thank you for sharing this. Iranians want freedom and democracy and an end to theocracy and this brutal regime!

[@Glm867]

Good for her supporting women’s rights in Iran 🇮🇷💪♥️🙄🙏 This is so archaic and anti human rights

[@Diablofeb4]

Not really its the way of life in that country, if you dont like it leave? Lol the reigme obviously aint going anywhere

[@ivannovotny4552]

@@Diablofeb4 In the long run... tyranny dictatorship will NOT survive.

[@ayaz1110]

@@Diablofeb4 : you give up too easy! life with out fight for what you believe in has not much meaning specially fighting for freedom and overthrowing dictator regime give you more purpose in life.

[@Mehrdad.65]

@@Diablofeb4 it's a way of life there? What are you talking about?

[@Diablofeb4]

In any of the 1000 year wars has it ever been democratically decided between a victor or loser and walked away peacefully?

[@ashkoninsd]

You are so brave. I am a proud man to know you are of the same heritage as me and my family. You brave soul.

[@skywalktriceiam]

I've gotten some good information off the 5th Estate over many years. And, more importantly, from other places, as well! 💜

[@maxhorowitz9638]

Brilliant report about the history of modern Iran and #Masih_Alinejad. She is incredible and for sure one the loudest voice of #IranRevolution22. Thanks for inviting her and being the voice of Iranians.

[@kat0726]

This breaks my heart 💔 Bless this beautiful woman in her fight for what’s right & I pray she accomplishes her mission for all women of Iran!!!!

[@minaauein9884]

Thank you for covering

[@Royan1900]

How scared and pathetic and truly weak a government must be to feel so threatened by the voice of an exiled journalist to try to kidnap and smuggle her and go after her family as revenge

[@daraa151]

Actually you are wrong. Iranian regime has been very effective at assassinating opposition leaders all over Europe from Austria, Germany, and France

[@MichaelHBallard]

It tells you quite a bit about this regime! Cowards 100% thugs and cowards.

[@thepeaceful66]

But very savage regime!!

[@MichaelHBallard]

@@thepeaceful66 Very savage. Animals every last one of them

[@sonafabix]

iran doesnt buy weapons from usa and doesnt sell them their resources. this is propaganda. you need to understand how corporations control the media.

[@ardalan4299]

Thank you for covering this. We, Iranian-Canadians, have been oppressed by the Islamic Republic regime for decades. Every Iranian I know in Iran wants this regime gone and replaced with a democratic government, but most people in Iran are -rightfully so- too afraid to raise their voice in the public. The regime has tens of thousands protesters in prison, torturing and giving them tens of years in prison and even execution sentences. If you’re not Iranian: please support our cause and follow Iranian activists like Masih Alinejad to help us when you can.

[@toraronal8121]

I am not Iranian. But so sad my country indonesia slowly being more radicalized towards hijab compulsary. It was being forced at school from early age.

[@FM19MONTH]

Doesn't matter the title of the tyrannical authoritarians. 😢

[@sebastienlaporte3427]

There is no such thing as iranian-canadian you're either iranian or canadian. And if you love your country so much, why don't you go fight against this regime. Peace and freedom won't be delivered at your doorstep.

[@outlawfly664]

@@sebastienlaporte3427 What do you expect from these virtue signalers?

[@Shiva-pv1sb]

@@sebastienlaporte3427 if it weren’t for the pressure of exiled/immigrant Iranians on foreign politicians and the awareness raised by their protests in foreign countries, you wouldn’t have even known what’s going on in Iran since the west is notorious for being selective with their news

[@TheShanty0403]

This is the first time I come to know her. Such a brave and beautiful woman. Prayers to all the Iranian that were caught by the evil police🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@torehaaland6921]

She would appreciate helluva lot more if you spoke up, rather than praying. It is the praying people having put Iran in its position in the first place. Voice up, instead of meaniless words only meant to make you feel good

[@TheShanty0403]

@@torehaaland6921 of course or else I won’t bother to watch the video or make any comments.

[@TheShanty0403]

@@torehaaland6921 and I don’t need you to tell me what to do!

[@torehaaland6921]

@@TheShanty0403 then don't proudly announce how you are going to do nothing, apart making yourself feel good with utterly useless praying. Starvation in Africa....what do people like you do...pray. people in Ukraine suffering badly....your kind of peoples answer.... praying. Least you can do is shutting up with the nonsense. It is actually extremely provocative and irritating for some of us who actually try to DO something from time to time. Don't want a bashing for religious nonsense? Simple: don't showel it into my face!

[@susiearviso3032]

We love and support you from the USA, Masih Alinejad!

[@rezazare1355]

All the words of Masih Alinejad are lies and deceit. The Western media, and world imperialism at the head of it, want to crush the resistance against the American coercion by using media terrorism. Long live the Islamic Republic of Iran.

[@laikanbarth]

Yes, we do!! Such an amazing woman!!

[@manijeh9843]

Thank you for this beautiful coverage. As an Iranian woman I am proud of Massih and all brave women and men fighting for freedom. We will take back our country. Woman life freedom.

[@hamidrasoulian3452]

Outstanding interview, Thank you so much for this great work.

[@SajadJalilian]

This was so inspiring. thank you for being our voice. This is the first time in my life that I'm so proud of my country. We will get our freedom soon. Women, Life, Freedom. Love from Iran ❤️💪

[@jokulsnow9903]

When you get that freedom defend it as vigorously as you fought to get it. Freedom is hard to get, and easy to lose. As a Canadian I fear we took freedom for granted for too long.

[@americanineverywaybutcitiz2330]

@@jokulsnow9903 We never had it. Which is what 5% of the population has suffered trying to tell the rest for at least 25 years!!!!!

[@laikanbarth]

This woman is my hero!! Iranian women are so strong!! My doctor and friend is from Iran. She left during the Revolution and went to France then to Germany and then came to America. She is so grateful to be in the USA and when she is not taking care of patients she is dedicating her time to the poor and homeless in our town. I have no idea where she gets all of her energy. She strongly supports the women’s movement in Iran.

[@mohsenabhari3448]

She is Braveheart.

[@dougwedel9484]

We shed tears when bad things happen. We shed tears when we experience joy. But usually we shed tears of joy when we have overcome the bad things.

[@chrissyduggan3347]

Stop shedding xx

[@North_York]

All that Masih Alinejad said about her childhood resonate with me. My father and my mother were the harshest morality Police that I had known. I was like a prisoner in my own home, in my own skin. From the age of 9 I knew that family and country was not for me. I had to wear Hijaab / Chador even long before the Islamic Revolution. I was 9 & 1/2 years old when the Islamic Revolution Occurred but I had to wait another 17 years until I could successfully ran away from that frenetic Muslim family and the society. I have been living in Canada for soon to be 27 years and never stepped back in that country with those oppressive rules and regulations. I don't have anything to do with change of the current government or anything. If the regime changes, I will be simply happy for the people living in Iran.

[@creativeideas-ce6xt]

'Prisoner in my own skin' sounds like the title of a book. Maybe your future book??

[@Nikes62]

You should try to get along with your parents. Why don't you call your mother?

[@AA-rc4zr]

@@Nikes62 We don't choose our parents. We don't have to bear them.

[@user-vw5qh1tq5o]

💜💙🧡

[@aliparandeh6973]

Thank God that we have a person like Masih Alinejad who brings the voice of the oppressed people of Iran to the ears of the world.

[@MG-eh8xi]

Dear Masih your are it. So proud of you. Godbless❤️😘

[@maryamgolnazar6252]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 u very much Masih Jon, for all ur efforts .👍👍👍👏👏👏✌️✌️✌️u & all Iranian will see Freedom ,Happiness , peace & security in our country Iran. Zan Zendegi Azadi 🌺🌸

[@-abheda]

thank you. all blessing to those who seek freedom and to those who make freedom possible. may your effort be rewarded and may your people be freed.

[@lulufulu4867]

“My courage rises, with each attempt to intimidate me” Jane Austin. Women have been intimidated so much, our courage is now limitless. As with all injustice, there will be a reckoning, as there must be.

[@beefandpotatoes6525]

TEAR ON MY EYES. I CAN'T STOP IT.

[@gpry236]

Thank you, Masih!

[@marisadallavalle393]

Thank you. I had mixed feelings when the Ayatollah took control, I was in France and had knowledge of him beforehand. He never smiled, I felt evil all around him and I was correct.

[@imalrockme]

He was the image of pure terror.

[@marisadallavalle393]

@@imalrockme Yes, never trust a man who never smiles, he emanated evil and I was not happy to see my Muslim friends so enthusiastic over him. I guess it was the idea that anything was better than the Shah. Sigh. A recent poll says that 60 percent of Iranians want regime change but only if the army (190,000 strong) refuses to fight the population will this happen. Free Iran, Free Ukraine, Free Palestine!

[@SurpriseMeJT]

He is enabled by Islam.

[@user-lp2ig7jl6y]

How did the Ayatollah get from exile in France to control in Tehran?

[@marisadallavalle393]

@@user-lp2ig7jl6y The American government is responsible, for putting the Shah in power. He was a horrible tyrant.

[@lindaj171]

One of the most powerful interviews I've ever watched and tears are running down my face. I'm an old lady now who was lucky enough to be born (in this lifetime) in Canada where we have freedoms these women only dream of. Still, even in Canada we have struggled for equal rights, and opportunities and pay for women. I dream of the day where women will have equal regard, all over the World. A World where the Heads of State of at least half the countries, will be women. I will not live to see it, but that day will come.

[@delmariecrandall9229]

I'm in your boat. Thanks for saying the words so many of us also believe and have fought for in our own little corners. Old woman born in early 50's in Canada

[@tracyaulbrook9594]

This really affected me and my sister tonight also. I am 63 and she is 70 born and raised in Canada. This woman is Amazing and the Interview compelling. Why has Trudeau not supplied security for these noble people? I feel a kinship with this woman and the Iranian and Afghan women. We all must support each other. .

[@sonnyabboud9815]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bastardsonofabitchusa872]

Glad you guys are enjoying western propaganda

[@CC-vl7tf]

Btw her book is a great read and goes on sale on Kindle for $5 fairly frequently

[@sebastianwrites]

I hadn't realised this background of the mother who incredibly bravely spoke out... why are not the other news stations speaking of this? What was the plane the Iranian Revolutionary Guards shot down?

[@ellf535]

A Ukrainian commercial flight leaving Tehran for Kiev was shot down by Islamist regime occupying Iran on Jan 8, 2020 with 176 passengers, majority of whom were families and women and children returning to their western homes after holidays in Iran visiting family. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine_International_Airlines_Flight_752

[@sebastianwrites]

@@ellf535 Thank you... I must have missed that or don't recall.

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

Proverbs 11:10 [10]When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, And when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.

[@tammiepulley7167]

I had chills at the end of this report when you showed the Iranian waitress. Thanks for shining a light on this issue.

[@bluemountain9441]

This is what amazing looks like, this is what extraordinary looks like, this is what our boys and girls should be proud of and watch and see and talk about. This is how you make the world a better place. this is what it means to be an amazing human being. thank you Fifth Estate

[@GGora]

Meanwhile Meghan Markle is top 10 on Netflix. 😳

[@majortom8047]

@@GGora So what?!

[@wm5113]

As a woman, this was so upsetting to watch and listen. This woman should be an inspiration to us all!

[@faridehmahmoodi1272]

Dear Lady , the Fifth State so glad you are interviewing this very Dear and loving and strong woman, Masih be sure SHE is Avery woman and Man who love the whole Iran and want the best of OUR Homeland , God Bless her and all the best to all the good people of the World who see what is going in the STREETS of whole Iran 👍👍👍👍🌹🌹🤔🤔🤔

[@Ferizin]

Thankyou for being our voice

[@mahsazaniran1378]

Masih you are an inspiration for all the oppressed woman! Respect

[@setili2603]

Masih is THE phenomenon of a unique bravary and love affair with her country, combined with super inteligence and brightness! An inspiration for all Iranian women!

[@yasinhajilou865]

Incrideble Masih, looking forward to see Hamed's interview. both of them are our potential leaders. Also, such a shame fo canadian nation by not supporting innocent people

[@delmariecrandall9229]

I'm with you about Canada, my own country.

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

Excellent report. May 🇨🇦 leaders be proactive

[@harrygeorge3220]

Hello Yvonne How are you doing today?

[@CanadianBear47]

all about face, all about fear me, trust love has no place in their heart. and yet i am capable of this. u are not alone. there are more of us than them

[@wdlight]

Keep up the good work!❤👏💪

[@MM-yi9zn]

Awesome admiration for this woman

[@P.r.7.]

She is queen b! She brings so much hope and to see her push the Canadian government makes me smile.

[@dronedream5392]

Thank you to the Fith state and Masi Ali Nejad for the in-depth interview. She is the flag holder for all freedom fighters. We are proud of her!

[@User12345fan]

All my respect to people in the world that choose to sacrifice oneself for the betterment of others. Those people are few, and thanks to them, we have unimaginable rights today. Someone was a martyr.

[@rezazare1355]

All the words of Masih Alinejad are lies and deceit. The Western media, and world imperialism at the head of it, want to crush the resistance against the American coercion by using media terrorism. Long live the Islamic Republic of Iran.

[@jenniferlynncalogero2100]

Masih Alinejad, Fantastic job! I am so very proud of YOU!

[@anthonybelyea1964]

These Canadian private investigators should lose their licenses

[@Eldrad235]

why?

[@Der.Prinz.Eisenherz]

Power and freedom to the Iranian people.

[@ranborandy750]

Never stop fighting the good fight! never stop!!

[@avengervandeta8601]

Woman, Life, Freedom ❤❤❤

[@MylaCruz11]

I love the way she uses every opportunity to educate ❤

[@moniho6907]

I said it before and I will say it again, these people are the bravest people i have ever known

[@zoehoffpen1121]

Masih is the bravest. We love you Masih❤ thank you for all your hard working, you are a thorn in mullahs eyes. I am proud of you. 👏 👏 ❤

[@shadiesfahani105]

Thank you Masih for being our voice🙏🙏🙏 You know guys, we call her a 'شیر‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌زن' which means fearless woman ❤❤❤

[@sraz02]

That was amazing. Thank you Masih! We love you ... let's keep fighting. Woman, Life, Freedom!

[@MichaelMMoj]

Thank you for this documentary. 👏👏🌹🌹❤️🌹🌹👏👏

[@jessysidhu4065]

#womenlifefreedom So proud of you #stopexecutionsiniran

[@Tom21356]

Great report. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@studbaker1]

One of the most brave women of Iran. Salute to her for the courage and unending efforts.

[@mikeferey6709]

Thanks for this interview with this brave woman.👏

[@oboynothim]

As a Iranian men, I have been saying for a while now our women need to govern future Iran. Our men brought nothing to our society beside misery.

[@indieanna4764]

You just might be the smartest man in Iran.

[@MaryamofShomal]

@@indieanna4764 most men in Iran think this way today ✌🏽

[@bigassstiddies5105]

No. We have that in America and it's lead to the rapid decay of society. It's made me question everything I was raised to believe and all of my values because reality tells me this wasn't the way.

[@outlawfly664]

Without the men you wouldn't even have a country.

[@outlawfly664]

@@MaryamofShomal Not really 😂

[@pambromley7481]

Solidarity with the courage of women - and men - in Iran.

[@mahdiehmaddah4765]

That was really great Thank you for such a great show

[@hunaseven4676]

Woman of the year right here 💖

[@kanimangaa.4574]

The whole free and democratic countries have to stand behind this movement by the Iranian people, not just for their sake, but for humanity as well!

[@jamaalsmith5626]

Cough

[@MaryamofShomal]

@@jamaalsmith5626 that syphilis acting up again?

[@nicknader7278]

Beginning of the end ❤❤❤

[@leonniceday6807]

Brave woman, so sad and sickening that Canada was ignoring her plead for support.

[@delmariecrandall9229]

I'm with you