Manshour Varasteh

Manshour Varasteh is an academic author, researcher, and political activist. He serves as a member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, appearing in several of the group's broadcasts.

Formative years and education As a political activist during Pahlavi dynasty, he was detained by SAVAK. After release, he began to study the organized anti-shah resistance becoming familiar with Massoud Rajavi's People's Mujahedin of Iran.

Publications Varasteh has published books in English and Persian which included: Iran and International Community. The Mullah's nightmare (in Persian). Ascent and Descent of Marxist forces in Contemporary Iran. Understanding Iran's National Security Doctrine, New Millennium. Against all odds (in Persian). Foundation of democracy in free Iran (in Persian).