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Iran’s Productivity Plan: A new threat to the struggling economy

The Iranian government has recently announced the implementation of its "Productivity Plan," aimed at compensating for its budget deficit by selling surplus and stagnant government properties worth millions of dollars.
The Iranian government has recently announced the implementation of its "Productivity Plan," aimed at compensating for its budget deficit by selling surplus and stagnant government properties worth millions of dollars.

 

The government intends to identify unused or low-productivity assets and sell them to the private sector in order to increase their productivity. However, the decision has raised much skepticism among the public, as the people will not benefit from the sale of these assets, which include property owned by the government, big and small institutions, universities, state-owned companies, and state-owned banks.

British Parliament supports Iranian people’s quest for freedom

Anglo-Iranian organizations held a meeting in the United Kingdom’s parliament on January 31, 2023, to discuss the current uprising in Iran and the situation of the country as a whole.
Anglo-Iranian organizations held a meeting in the United Kingdom’s parliament on January 31, 2023, to discuss the current uprising in Iran and the situation of the country as a whole.
Anglo-Iranian organizations held a meeting in the United Kingdom’s parliament on January 31, 2023, to discuss the current uprising in Iran and the situation of the country as a whole.

 

The event was attended by British lawmakers and Iranian activists who came together to voice their concerns and support for the Iranian people. Azadeh Zabeti, co-chair and president of the Committee of Anglo-Iranian Lawyers, was the first speaker to address the audience. She spoke about the role of women in the revolution and the history of change in Iran.

Iranians unite against regime’s oppression in Zahedan and Izeh protests

Iranians in the province of Sistan and Baluchistan continued their protest on Friday in defiance of the regime's harsh repression.
Iranians in the province of Sistan and Baluchistan continued their protest on Friday in defiance of the regime's harsh repression.

Iranians in the province of Sistan and Baluchistan continued their protest on Friday in defiance of the regime's harsh repression.

 

On the 135th day of the ongoing uprising, locals in Baluchistan chanted popular slogans such as “Death to [Ali] Khamenei,” “Down with the oppressor, be it Shah or the Supreme Leader,” and “Our tables are empty; Khamenei is a criminal.”They once again demonstrated the democratic nature of the revolution in the making by rejecting both religious fascism and the dictatorship of the deposed Shah.

Iran: Escalating tension in Khoy as regime fails to provide aid

On Wednesday, the 139th day of Iran's nationwide uprising, people from various social sectors took to the streets to protest the regime's rule across the country.
On Wednesday, the 139th day of Iran's nationwide uprising, people from various social sectors took to the streets to protest the regime's rule across the country.

On Wednesday, the 139th day of Iran's nationwide uprising, people from various social sectors took to the streets to protest the regime's rule across the country.

 

Protests in Iran have now spread to at least 282 cities. According to sources from the Iranian opposition People’s Mojahedin of Iran (PMOI/MEK), the regime’s forces have killed over 750 people and arrested over 30,000.

On Saturday night, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook the city of Khoy in West Azerbaijan Province of northwest Iran, leaving many locals in the freezing cold winter without assistance from local authorities. According to state media, three people have died, while other sources say at least seven people have died and 1,075 have been injured. According to additional reports, 70 villages have suffered 80 percent damage, and over 3,000 homes have been severely damaged.

Fatemeh Rahmati abducted by security forces on her way to university

On January 30, 2023, Branch 29 of Tehran's Revolutionary Court convened to hear the charges against student activist Niloufar Mirzaii.
On January 30, 2023, Branch 29 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court convened to hear the charges against student activist Niloufar Mirzaii.

She has been detained for three months. Her trial took place without the presence of a lawyer and the presiding judge denied her request for temporary leave on bail. On November 1, 2022, plainclothes agents kidnapped her from the front of the university. She is being held in Evin Prison after previously being held in the notorious Qarchak Prison. There is no information available about her charges.

New surge of anti-regime protests across Iran

Protesters took to the streets in many cities across Iran, including many areas of the capital Tehran, on Monday, igniting a new spark in the country's ongoing anti-regime revolution.
Protesters took to the streets in many cities across Iran, including many areas of the capital Tehran, on Monday, igniting a new spark in the country's ongoing anti-regime revolution.

 

People were seen erecting roadblocks and taking control of their streets with fires while chanting anti-regime slogans directed at regime Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his oppressive apparatus.

Iranian national skier, Atefeh Ahmadi, seeks asylum in Germany

Atefeh Ahmadi, the Iranian national ski team's flag bearer and top skier in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, has applied for asylum in Germany.
Atefeh Ahmadi, the Iranian national ski team's flag bearer and top skier in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, has applied for asylum in Germany.
Atefeh Ahmadi, the Iranian national ski team’s flag bearer and top skier in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, has applied for asylum in Germany.

 

According to reports, this 22-year-old Iranian national skier traveled to Germany a few days ago to prepare for the world championships in France. She later stated that she did not intend to compete with the other Iranian national ski team members and had applied for asylum in Germany.

Prominent politicians show support for Iranian uprising at ISJ book launch

The International Committee in Search of Justice (ISJ) held a conference on Wednesday to launch its new book, "Iran's Democratic Revolution.
The International Committee in Search of Justice (ISJ) held a conference on Wednesday to launch its new book, "Iran's Democratic Revolution.

The International Committee in Search of Justice (ISJ) held a conference on Wednesday to launch its new book, "Iran's Democratic Revolution.

 

Several prominent politicians attended the event and expressed their support for the Iranian people’s uprising and Resistance, emphasizing that it is past time for Western powers to stand on the right side of history and cut all ties with the clerical regime.

British MP, Bob Blackman, interviewed by NCRI FAC about Iranian uprising

On January 24, 2023, the National Council of Resistance of Iran's Foreign Affairs Committee conducted an interview with Conservative MP Bob Blackman on the ongoing uprising of the Iranian people.
On January 24, 2023, the National Council of Resistance of Iran's Foreign Affairs Committee conducted an interview with Conservative MP Bob Blackman on the ongoing uprising of the Iranian people.

On January 24, 2023, the National Council of Resistance of Iran's Foreign Affairs Committee conducted an interview with Conservative MP Bob Blackman on the ongoing uprising of the Iranian people.

 

 Bob Blackman, who is also a prominent member of the British Committee for Iran Freedom, spoke about the purpose of the January 12 Parliamentary debate in the House of Commons and his views on the future of Iran.

Iranians protest over unfulfilled promises, economic grievances, and corruption

Cities across Iran are reporting anti-regime protests by Iranians from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
Cities across Iran are reporting anti-regime protests by Iranians from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

 

This includes nightly rallies in the capital, protests over economic grievances, and the regime’s failure to meet the basic needs of the people due to rampant corruption and incompetence among state officials.