Javaid Rehman, the United Nations Special Rapporteur, delivered a comprehensive report detailing the alarming increase in human rights violations within the country. This comes shortly after a preliminary announcement by the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on March 8th, which accused Tehran of committing crimes against humanity in its crackdown on the 2022 uprising.
The elections, marked by a record-low turnout, have prompted a wave of introspection within the country, questioning the legitimacy and future direction of its governing institutions.
Their resolute stance demonstrated through placards held during Friday prayers on March 29, sends a potent message not only to Iranian authorities but also to the global community.
Amidst the vibrancy of the Persian New Year, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, made a resounding proclamation, elevating the Palestinian cause and the tumultuous situation in Gaza to the apex of global concerns.
Within his discourse, Khamenei underscored the paramount importance of resistance in Western Asia, casting it as an issue of critical significance. This declaration, however, is not merely a geopolitical assertion but a strategic maneuver, carefully orchestrated amidst the backdrop of mounting internal challenges besieging Iran’s regime.
The Persian New Year, Nowruz, commenced on March 20, promising a fresh start and festivities. However, for millions of Iranians battling poverty, it ushered in another year of hardship.
Serving Connecticut in the Senate for nearly twenty-five years, Lieberman emerged as a principled leader and an indefatigable advocate for the Iranian resistance movement.
The harsh realities of the past year underscore the magnitude of the economic challenges confronting the nation.At the onset of the previous Persian calendar year (March 2023), the Mardom Salari newspaper reported that the poverty line was set at 150 million rials.
The Resistance Units, associated with PMOI, have taken a bold stand, signaling a significant shift in the dynamics of Iranian opposition movements. Their message, deeply resonant with the Iranian populace’s longing for freedom and democracy, is a clarion call for an end to the oppressive regime led by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Despite the supreme leader’s attempt to present a balanced view, the reality on the ground, as depicted by various reports and Khamenei’s own admission, paints a starkly different picture of Iran’s economic crisis, deeply rooted in systemic corruption, mismanagement, and a crippling sanctions regime.
Despite enduring fourteen years of relentless imprisonment, Maryam remains detained, reflecting the harsh repression faced by political prisoners, especially those associated with the People’s Mojahedin Organization (PMOI/MEK).
