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Journalist Saeedeh Shafiei goes to Evin to serve her time in prison

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Journalist Saeedeh Shafiei went to Evin Prison on Sunday, November 19, 2023, to start serving her 3 years and six months’ sentence.
Journalist Saeedeh Shafiei went to Evin Prison on Sunday, November 19, 2023, to start serving her 3 years and six months’ sentence.

.Her husband reported this on his account on X (former Twitter) and expressed concern over his wife’s health. Journalist Saeedeh Shafiei is a writer and a member of the International Federation of Journalists.

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Trial of Hamid Nouri: A Litmus Test for European Justice and Iran’s Regime

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The trial of Hamid Nouri, a former Iranian prison guard, accused of involvement in the 1988 political prisoner massacre, has evolved into a formidable political and legal quagmire for Iran's regime.
The trial of Hamid Nouri, a former Iranian prison guard, accused of involvement in the 1988 political prisoner massacre, has evolved into a formidable political and legal quagmire for Iran's regime.

The trial of Hamid Nouri, a former Iranian prison guard, accused of involvement in the 1988 political prisoner massacre, has evolved into a formidable political and legal quagmire for Iran's regime.

 

The case, initially perceived as manageable by Tehran, has taken an unexpected turn due to the active participation of the People’s Mojahedin of Iran (PMOI/MEK), shifting its trajectory and inciting the regime’s ire. A report from a Revolutionary Guards–affiliated news agency openly suggests Tehran’s readiness for terrorist operations on European soil.

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Women Lead the Charge: The Story of Iran’s 2019 and 2022 Uprisings

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In a turn of events, the uprisings of November 2019 and 2022 in Iran have shed light on the pivotal role of women in leading protests against the country's oppressive regime.
In a turn of events, the uprisings of November 2019 and 2022 in Iran have shed light on the pivotal role of women in leading protests against the country's oppressive regime.

 

The nationwide protests, which erupted in response to decades of marginalization in political, social, and economic spheres, marked a significant turning point in Iran’s history.

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Iran Marks Fourth Anniversary of 2019 Protests with Renewed Acts of Rebellion

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As Iran commemorates the fourth anniversary of the 2019 nationwide protests, a wave of targeted actions by rebellious youth is sweeping across the country, challenging the regime's centers of repression and terrorism.
As Iran commemorates the fourth anniversary of the 2019 nationwide protests, a wave of targeted actions by rebellious youth is sweeping across the country, challenging the regime's centers of repression and terrorism.

As Iran commemorates the fourth anniversary of the 2019 nationwide protests, a wave of targeted actions by rebellious youth is sweeping across the country, challenging the regime's centers of repression and terrorism.

 

These bold acts mark a significant escalation in the ongoing struggle against the Iranian regime, underlining a deep-seated resentment and a determined push for change.

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Capitol Hill Briefing Sheds Light on Iran’s Covert Influence and Terrorism

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On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, a significant event unfolded on Capitol Hill, as a Congressional briefing focused on Iran’s clandestine influence operations both globally and within its borders.
On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, a significant event unfolded on Capitol Hill, as a Congressional briefing focused on Iran’s clandestine influence operations both globally and within its borders.

 

This strategic initiative aimed to reinforce the regime’s survival in Tehran, often described as terrorist in nature. The briefing was led by Ambassador Lincoln Bloomfield, Jr., former Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, and Professor Ivan Sascha Sheehan, Associate Dean of the College of Public Affairs at The University of Baltimore. Their primary contribution was the presentation of their groundbreaking report, “IRAN: The Ayatollah’s Hidden Hand.”

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Global Parliamentary Groups Rally for IRGC’s Terrorism Designation

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On October 23, the British Committee for Iran Freedom (BCfIF) and similar groups from Canada, the Netherlands, and Germany have called on their respective governments to designate the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
On October 23, the British Committee for Iran Freedom (BCfIF) and similar groups from Canada, the Netherlands, and Germany have called on their respective governments to designate the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.

 

This movement underscores a growing international consensus regarding the IRGC’s destabilizing role in the Middle East and beyond. The BCfIF, in their press release, emphasized the urgency of this designation under the UK’s Terrorism Act 2000. Highlighting the IRGC’s involvement in supporting terrorist groups and instigating violence, the committee stated, “The role of the Iranian regime and the IRGC in fomenting violence and conflict in the region is undeniable.”

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Iranian Regime’s Warmongering Exposed Amid Gaza Tragedies

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As the world grapples with the ongoing tragedies in Gaza, the office of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is increasingly recognized as the epicenter of global terrorism and warmongering.
As the world grapples with the ongoing tragedies in Gaza, the office of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is increasingly recognized as the epicenter of global terrorism and warmongering.

 

The Iranian regime, notorious for its brutal tactics, has a dark history of using its youth as human shields in conflicts, particularly evident during the Iran-Iraq War when it sent thousands of children and teenagers to clear minefields under the guise of “Liberating Jerusalem from Karbala.”

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Iran’s November 2019 Uprising: A Struggle for Recognition and Change

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In November 2019, Iran was set ablaze by an uprising that rapidly spread across numerous cities. Initially dismissed by the clerical regime as a misguided emotional response of the youth, the protests quickly escalated, revealing deep-seated economic and political grievances.
In November 2019, Iran was set ablaze by an uprising that rapidly spread across numerous cities. Initially dismissed by the clerical regime as a misguided emotional response of the youth, the protests quickly escalated, revealing deep-seated economic and political grievances.

 

The unrest was sparked on the evening of November 15, 2019, when the government announced a sudden tripling of fuel prices. This move ignited protests in 21 cities on the following day, rapidly expanding to hundreds of towns and villages. The intensity of these demonstrations was unprecedented, with thousands of fuel stations, banks, and government buildings being torched.

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Western Policy: EU’s Dialogue with Iran Amidst Regional Tensions

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On October 16, Josep Borrel, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the EU Commission, took a significant diplomatic step.
On October 16, Josep Borrel, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the EU Commission, took a significant diplomatic step.

On October 16, Josep Borrel, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the EU Commission, took a significant diplomatic step.

 

He discussed the volatile situation in Gaza with Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. Amidst a backdrop of regional upheaval affecting millions of Palestinians, Borrel urged Iran to leverage its influence to prevent further escalation in the region.

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Iran’s Drug Rehabilitation Tragedy: A Reflection of Regime Negligence

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In a recent tragic event at an Iranian drug rehabilitation camp in Langrud, a devastating fire claimed the lives of numerous individuals struggling with addiction.
In a recent tragic event at an Iranian drug rehabilitation camp in Langrud, a devastating fire claimed the lives of numerous individuals struggling with addiction.

In a recent tragic event at an Iranian drug rehabilitation camp in Langrud, a devastating fire claimed the lives of numerous individuals struggling with addiction.

 

This incident is not just a standalone tragedy but a glaring example of the systemic failures of the Iranian regime in handling addiction and its treatment.

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