This initiative has sparked widespread criticism both within the regime and among the public, with accusations that it merely exacerbates the nation’s troubles.
This initiative has sparked widespread criticism both within the regime and among the public, with accusations that it merely exacerbates the nation’s troubles.
The bill, receiving overwhelming bipartisan support with a vote of 79-18, is now awaiting President Joe Biden’s signature.
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 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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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!”