A heartbreaking final message from a young Iranian dissident is drawing international attention after he warned against renewed negotiations with Iran’s ruling regime. Pouria Hamidi, a young man from Bushehr, recorded a video addressed to the world that opened with the words, “If you’re watching this, it means I’m not around anymore.” Hamidi died on February 7, 2026, shortly after reports emerged that President Donald Trump was considering diplomatic talks with Tehran.

In his final recorded plea, Hamidi expressed despair over what he viewed as a betrayal of Iranians killed during years of brutal repression. “Making a deal with this regime is a betrayal of all those who were killed,” he said, urging U.S. leaders to halt any negotiations. His message reflected deep anger and hopelessness among segments of Iran’s population who have endured violent crackdowns, mass arrests, and widespread censorship at the hands of the Islamic Republic.

Hamidi’s video was later verified and reported by multiple international outlets, including Iran International and The Jerusalem Post, and quickly circulated across social media. For many Iranian dissidents and activists abroad, his words echoed long-standing fears that diplomatic engagement with Tehran risks legitimizing a regime accused of killing tens of thousands of protesters and silencing dissent through force.

The episode highlights the emotional stakes surrounding U.S.–Iran policy, particularly among Iranians who viewed President Trump’s previous hardline stance as a source of pressure on the regime and a rare moment of global solidarity with their cause. Hamidi’s final appeal underscores how deeply personal the issue has become for those who believe international deals offer relief to Iran’s rulers while leaving victims of repression without justice.

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