In the midst of a socio-political landscape marred by inequality, Iran’s privileged class continues to widen the chasm between themselves and the masses.Recently, state-run “Rokna” highlighted a stark disparity: affluent students in Tehran are ordering upscale meals, while 7,000 schools across the nation lack basic necessities like water and sanitation.
Thirteen political detainees held at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj have been stripped of their rights to communicate or receive visits from their families since September 20. This decision was made at the direction of the prison’s criminal director.
Ahead of the anniversary marking Iran’s 2022 uprising, the government left no stone unturned in its attempts to quell potential protests. In Greater Tehran alone, a whopping 23,000 IRGC and Basij forces, in addition to 21,000 State Security Forces, were on high alert, casting an oppressive atmosphere over the city. Some areas even saw security forces preventing gatherings of more than three people.
On September 22, President Ebrahim Raisi made a call for unity during his speech commemorating the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq war, a conflict spanning from 1980 to 1988. “Today, our slogan is unity. This display of unity and solidarity is what we have in the light of the Sacred Defense,” Raisi said. He went on to admit that while the war provided a platform for unity against shared external enemies, the end of the conflict saw the foundation of this unity crumble into “despair and defection.”
Ebrahim Raisi, infamous in Iran for mass executions and killings, took the stage at the United Nations, criticizing the organization for allegedly failing its primary mission: to safeguard the rights of nations.
Historically thriving on ignorance and superstition, the governing body now confronts the rising potential of youth-led uprisings with schools and universities in session.
Rajavi’s article, entitled “Iran is on the edge of full rebellion — West must stop aiding the regime,” provides an inside look into the tumultuous events and transformations taking place in Iran, notably the escalating protests and resistance movements that have emerged over the past year.
Her keen insights into the intricate workings of Iranian society show an undeniable narrative of rising public frustration, underpinned by a struggling economy, rampant unemployment, and ingrained discrimination.
Held in Brussels, the event saw members and supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) gather to mark the uprising’s anniversary. Guy Verhofstadt emphasized that the protests, which initially condemned the oppression of women, evolved to challenge the very foundation of the ruling establishment.
Mr. Harper passionately conveyed that the continuous nationwide protests in Iran are increasing in intensity and could eventually “burn the entire regime to the ground.”
