However, this day often doubles as a platform for protest, reflecting the deep-seated struggles within the country’s educational sector and broader societal discontent.
However, this day often doubles as a platform for protest, reflecting the deep-seated struggles within the country’s educational sector and broader societal discontent.
This campaign, aimed at the strict enforcement of the Islamic dress code for women, has highlighted the deep-seated divisions within the regime and the broader society’s pushback against oppressive practices.
One of the most striking examples involves Kazem Saddiqi, the representative of the Supreme Leader in Tehran, who was recently implicated in the 4,000-square-meter land theft of the Ozgol garden. This incident, however, was quickly overshadowed by revelations concerning Ali Shamkhani, the former secretary of the Supreme Council of National Security and a prominent member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The government’s actions against these groups have not only been persistent but also multifaceted, encompassing domestic crackdowns and international conspiracies.
Reports indicate that the closure comes in response to a strike staged by gold sellers protesting against the government’s taxation policies.
In Shush, located in the southwest of Iran, retirees gathered in protest, demanding higher pensions and addressing issues such as poverty, corruption, inflation, and discrimination. Chants of “The bankrupt government is the enemy of retirees” echoed through the streets as protesters voiced their frustrations.
Mehdi and Mohammad Khodakarami held captive in the Khorramabad Central Detention Center, have penned a letter that serves as both a rallying cry against tyranny and a beacon of hope for a brighter future.
The rebellious youth are actively directing their actions against the headquarters of the IRGC Basij, a key force tasked with suppressing dissent among the Iranian populace. This crackdown notably targets women and girls, particularly in universities where adherence to the regime’s oppressive hijab rules is enforced.
Dr. Vidal-Quadras, who survived an assassination attempt last November believed to be orchestrated by Tehran, emphasized the critical need for a tougher stance against the regime.