Throughout the first two weeks after protests erupted in the Iranian province of Khuzestan over water scarcity, there have been reports of military convoys approaching regions of disturbance.
Calls for Int’l Pressure, Following Reports of Fatalities in Iran’s Recent Protests
Marches Spread Across Iran in Solidarity with Khuzestan’s Protests
A day after demonstrators in Tehran staged a major protest in solidarity with Khuzestan, intense protests against water shortages and deteriorating economic conditions have continued to grow, according to the analysis of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), and the People’s Mujahedin of Iran (PMOI / MEK Iran).
Iran: Tehran Sees Biggest Anti-Regime Demonstration in 18 Months
For the first time in 18 months, a wave of anti-government protests that began in Iran’s southwest 11 days ago has moved to the capital, Tehran, where people marched and chanted slogans against their Islamist rulers.
Mass Protests are Ahead of Iran’s Worsening Economic Crisis
The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), and the People’s Mujahedin of Iran (PMOI / MEK Iran), reported that the people in Iran have been protesting in recent days due to water shortages, power outages, and economic pressures.
Iran: MEK Supporters Commemorating 33rd Anniversary of the 1988 Massacre
The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), and the People’s Mujahedin of Iran (PMOI / MEK Iran), reported that the defiant youths and MEK Supporters commemorating the 33rd Anniversary of the 1988 Massacre.
Iran: The Root Cause of Khuzestan’s Deplorable Situation
According to The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), and the People’s Mujahedin of Iran (PMOI / MEK Iran), following the eight-year Iran-Iraq war, which ravaged Iran’s southern Khuzestan province and other border regions. The regime’s subsequent inability to restore these provinces left no opportunity for life to grow.
Khuzestan’s Protests Highlights the Explosivity of Iranian Society
Fifteenth days ago, protests started in Khuzestan province, southwest Iran. These protests began as a result of the province’s chronic water shortages. However, as the protests progressed, people began to direct their chants at the regime’s highest officials. “Down with the dictator,” they chanted, as well as “Down with Khamenei,” the regime’s Supreme Leader.
Inflation Continues to Rise Destroying Iran’s Economic Infrastructure
The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), and the People’s Mujahedin of Iran (PMOI / MEK Iran), reported that in the latest study from Iran’s Statistics Center, household spending will climb by more than 30% by 2020.
Int’l Community Should Prosecute Raisi for his Involvement in Iran’s Death Commissions
On June 18, the Iranian regime’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei chose his preferred candidate for the presidency, Ebrahim Raisi. He has held senior roles in the oppressive apparatus of the regime. Most importantly, during the 1988 massacre, while being a key member of the “Death Commissions.”
Iranian Regime’s Deadlock Becomes Evident, as Protest in Khuzestan Spread to Tehran
The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), and the People’s Mujahedin of Iran (PMOI / MEK Iran), reported that protests erupted in Tehran, days after protests in Khuzestan began. As the protests continue to expand across Iran, state media acknowledge the country’s unrest and warn of the “danger” of the escalating trend.
