MEMRI is presenting the in-depth analysis of renowned Baloch leader Hyrbyair Marri. He heads the Free Balochistan Movement political platform, and he is one of the most popular leaders among Baloch youth.
Marri supports Balochistan's independence from Iran and Pakistan. He promotes a free and democratic Balochistan, in which men and women are treated equally and are entitled to all rights, protections, and freedoms in all spheres of society.
Baloch leader Hyrbyair Marri
Concerning Iran, Marri stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran has weaponized its judiciary to target the Baloch people, executing them on trumped-up charges such as drug offenses or accusing them of Moharebeh – waging war against God. These trials are often held in secretive courts, where defendants are denied proper legal representation.
Marri mentioned that his movement makes no distinction between the theocratic Iranian regime and its regional religious proxies – they are one and the same. He said: "These proxies are merely extensions of Iran's mullah regime, working to further its oppressive agenda. Just like the Iranian state, these proxies are vehemently opposed to Baloch nation's right to national liberation. Iran hypocritically supports these groups [its proxies], labelling them as 'freedom fighters,' yet it remains the greatest threat to true freedom in the region."
Iran has also been using Balochistan's seaports to transport weapons to the Houthis in Yemen, furthering its influence and destabilizing the region. Marri added: "If the Baloch were an independent nation, we would never allow our land and waters to be used as a conduit for aggression against other nations, including Israel. An independent Balochistan would uphold principles of regional cooperation and peace, refusing to let fanatic jihadists or Iranian-backed militias operate within its borders."
Marri also explained that Iran's oppression did not begin overnight – it started with its neighbors. "The Baloch, Kurds, and Arabs were among the first victims of Iranian occupation and brutality. Once these free peoples were subdued, the Iranian mullahs turned their sights on Israel. There would have been no such crisis in the first place had independent nations like Balochistan and Kurdistan existed," Marri stressed, underlining that these nations, Balochistan and Kurdistan, would have naturally resisted Iran's religiously fanatical and expansionist agenda, serving as a counterbalance to the tyranny we see today.
Follow Mr. Marri's activities on his X account, @hyrbyair_marri .
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