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International action needed to put an end to Iranian regime’s presence in Syria

The EIFA (European Iraqi Freedom Association), on Saturday, issued a statement urging the international community to take immediate action in order to put an end to the Iranian regime’s military presence in Syria.

The full statement, which can be viewed in its entirety on the NCRI’s (National Council of Resistance of Iran) website, was issued by Struan Stevenson, President of the EIFA. He highlights the importance of Iran’s army being obliged to immediately withdraw from Syria.

Imprisoned Iran Labor Leader and Others Speak Out Against Deprioritizing Education

According to reports received from Iran, imprisoned teacher Mahmoud Beheshti Langaroudi, former secretary general and current speaker of Iran’s teachers’ union, issued a statement from Evin Prison (North of Tehran) saying that he started a hunger strike on April 20.

US and Gulf Cooperation Council’s position on Iran’s regime

The six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United States said on Thursday that Iran’s destabilizing actions in the Gulf region, including its ballistic missile program and support for terrorist groups such as Hezbollah and extremist proxies in Syria, Yemen and Lebanon are a cause for concern. They warned that vigilance is required.

The abysmal status of Iranian workers

The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) has compiled a statistical review about the status of Iranian workers following the regime’s nuclear deal with the P5+1 countries. 

In March this year, Iranian state television broadcasted a report showing workers voicing their anger about their income. They said that the problem needed to be solved at the “roots” and asked where those who are responsible are.

Human rights activist criticises Rouhani’s inaction over the morality police

An article in the International Business Times has highlighted criticism towards Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s latest crackdown. Rouhani has recently stepped up on supressing women. Another 7,000 morality are now patrolling the streets targeting women. Reports indicate that armed police are stopping girls as young as 12 in the street for not veiling in the correct manner.

Farideh Karimi, a member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and a human rights activist has criticised Rouhani’s latest move, saying that the Iranian president has the power to halt these measures, despite Rouhani’s argument that the government could not interfere.

Jordan recalls its ambassador from Iran

In protest to the interference of the Iranian regime in the affairs of other countries in the region, Jordan has decided to recall its ambassador from Iran, reports the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI).

A spokesman of the Jordanian government and State Minister for Media Affairs, Mohammad Momani, said that the diplomat has been recalled for “consultations”.

Alarming hike in fruit prices in Iran

(NCRI) and (PMOI / MEK Iran): The skyrocketing prices and livelihood problems are still the Iranian society’s problems.

The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) has reported that the price of fruit in Iran has risen sharply. The price of tomatoes has risen by 50 percent in the last week alone.

The head of the Fruit and Vegetables Sellers Union, Seyed Hossein Mohajeran, in an interview with the state-run Mehr news agency on Sunday 17th April, said that these prices are even reflected in the wholesale section of the Iranian bazaar in Iran.

Former governor of Yazd injured in Syria war – reports

The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) have reported that Mohammad Reza Fallahzadeh, a former General of the regime’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and former governor general of Yazd Province, was injured during clashes south of Aleppo in Syria. Fallahzadeh served as Governor of Yazd, central Iran, for a period of six years during the presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Maryam Rajavi: Iran regime will collapse once Assad is toppled in Syria

Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the Iranian Resistance, told the pan-Arab daily Asharq Al-Awsat on Sunday 17 April that the Iranian regime will collapse as soon as Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad is toppled. Mrs. Rajavi said that the mullahs’ regime rests on three main pillars.

Firstly, the obtaining of a nuclear bomb. Secondly, “absolute domestic repression”. And, finally, the export of terrorism and extremism abroad.

IRAN: Sattar Beheshti’s mother hospitalised

The mother of dissident Iranian blogger Sattar Beheshti who was killed by the mullahs’ regime in 2012 is reported to be suffering from a major nervous breakdown since 4 April. Ms. Gohar Eshghi is said to be under immense psychological pressure following the death of her son who was murdered under tortuous conditions at the hands of the Iranian regime.