This critique stems from Jordan’s active role in combating drug trafficking activities linked to Hezbollah, a significant player in regional politics and conflicts.
U.S. Senate Approves Comprehensive Sanctions on Iran, Targets Terrorism and Human Rights Abuses
The bill, receiving overwhelming bipartisan support with a vote of 79-18, is now awaiting President Joe Biden’s signature.
Iran: Call for Urgent Action to Save Reza Rasaei and Habib Deris, Two Political Prisoners Facing Execution
The Iranian Resistance calls on the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the UN Human Rights Council, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran, and other human rights bodies, as well as the European Union and its member states, to take urgent action to save Reza Rasaei and Habib Deris, two political prisoners sentenced to death and on the brink of execution.
Iran’s youth respond to growing wave of repressive measures
Iran’s regime has engaged in a series of new repressive measures against women and girls to quell protests and hide its setbacks and failures. In recent days, there have been many reports and videos of security forces harassing women and girls who do not comply with the regime’s misogynistic hijab rules.
Protests Sweep Across Iran Over Economic Grievances
From Tehran to Kerman, discontent has manifested in demonstrations against government policies, labor conditions, and environmental concerns. Here is a breakdown of the recent protests:
IRGC-Quds Force Secret Meeting Held in Syria to Combat Security Breaches
According to media outlets in Syria, the Iranian regime’s forces stationed in the country, in conjunction with Afghan forces allied with Tehran and commanders of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), held a meeting in the city of Albu Kamal, Syria, to counter security breaches and prevent the leakage of sensitive information.
Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi Abruptly Returns Amid Fears of Interpol Warrant
Ahmad Vahidi, the former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Quds Forces and a current Minister of Interior in the government of Ebrahim Raisi, was reportedly part of a delegation headed by Raisi to Sri Lanka when Argentina’s request for his arrest became public. However, Vahidi unexpectedly returned to Tehran, sparking speculations about the impact of Argentina’s request on his international travels.
The plight of Ill Political Prisoner: Fatemeh Ziaii’s Return to Evin
Despite her critical health condition and ongoing medical treatment, she was abruptly returned to Evin Prison. Ziaii had been granted temporary release due to the severity of her illness, which includes advanced Multiple Sclerosis (MS), placing her health in grave jeopardy.
Protest Erupts in Bandar Abbas Following Fatal Shooting by Security Forces
Some reports suggest that the protestors breached the governorate building in their fervent demonstration. Chants reverberated through the air as the crowds voiced their discontent, proclaiming: “We don’t want killer police!”
Iran’s Rebellious Youth Challenge Repressive Regime Measures
Over the past week, several significant incidents underscored the escalating tension between government forces and protestors.