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Western Nations and the IRGC: A Strategic Stalemate?

In a world marked by rapid shifts and escalating tensions, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) remains a focal point of international scrutiny.
In a world marked by rapid shifts and escalating tensions, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) remains a focal point of international scrutiny.

 

 

Despite the abundance of evidence regarding its activities, the United Kingdom and the European Union have hesitated to label the IRGC as a terrorist organization. This decision stems not from ignorance but from a complex web of political calculations and strategic concerns.

Iran’s Escalation of Oppressive Tactics: The New Phase of the “Noor Plan”

With limitations in their ability to suppress dissent solely through force, the regime aims to diminish resistance by enlisting various societal segments, including business owners, university professors, teachers, and even taxi drivers, as agents of oppression.
With limitations in their ability to suppress dissent solely through force, the regime aims to diminish resistance by enlisting various societal segments, including business owners, university professors, teachers, and even taxi drivers, as agents of oppression.
With limitations in their ability to suppress dissent solely through force, the regime aims to diminish resistance by enlisting various societal segments, including business owners, university professors, teachers, and even taxi drivers, as agents of oppression.
 

In a stark intensification of its authoritarian measures, the Iranian regime has moved beyond street harassment of women to target businesses in the second phase of the notorious “Noor Plan” or “Noor Project.” This development comes just days after the regime’s Food and Drug Administration threatened pharmacies, conditioning their medication quotas on enforcing mandatory hijab rules within their premises.

Iran Faces Disturbing Surge in Physician Suicides

In a stark revelation from Tejarat News, a concerning increase in physician suicides has emerged in Iran, with a doctor taking their own life every 10 days since the beginning of the year.
In a stark revelation from Tejarat News, a concerning increase in physician suicides has emerged in Iran, with a doctor taking their own life every 10 days since the beginning of the year.

In a stark revelation from Tejarat News, a concerning increase in physician suicides has emerged in Iran, with a doctor taking their own life every 10 days since the beginning of the year.

 

This alarming trend underscores the profound challenges faced by healthcare professionals in the country, signaling a systemic crisis that demands urgent attention.

Iran in Turmoil: Retirees, Workers, and Business Owners Unite in Nationwide Protests

In a resounding chorus of discontent, Iran was rocked by widespread protests today, echoing grievances ranging from pension rights to economic policies.
In a resounding chorus of discontent, Iran was rocked by widespread protests today, echoing grievances ranging from pension rights to economic policies.

In a resounding chorus of discontent, Iran was rocked by widespread protests today, echoing grievances ranging from pension rights to economic policies.

From the bustling streets of Tehran to the serene landscapes of Marivan, voices demanding change reverberated across the nation.

Clandestine Negotiations Between Iranian Regime and Niger Over Uranium Exposed

Recent revelations have brought to light clandestine negotiations between the Iranian regime and military rulers in Niger, concerning a significant quantity of uranium.
Recent revelations have brought to light clandestine negotiations between the Iranian regime and military rulers in Niger, concerning a significant quantity of uranium.

Recent revelations have brought to light clandestine negotiations between the Iranian regime and military rulers in Niger, concerning a significant quantity of uranium.

 

The discussions, shrouded in secrecy, revolve around a potential deal involving 300 tons of yellowcake uranium, a concentrated form of the element.

Iran’s Opaque Contracts with China: A Tangled Web of Corruption and Surveillance

The spotlight on these dealings intensified after the exposure of a clandestine two-billion-euro contract signed by the Tehran City Council for the procurement of electric buses from a Chinese construction firm.
The spotlight on these dealings intensified after the exposure of a clandestine two-billion-euro contract signed by the Tehran City Council for the procurement of electric buses from a Chinese construction firm.

 

Iran’s clerical regime is under intense scrutiny for its covert dealings involving multi-million-euro contracts with Chinese companies. These secretive arrangements have sparked a maelstrom of concerns related to corruption, lack of transparency, and the potential for increased surveillance of its citizens.

Former Official Hints Iran’s Regime Possesses Nuclear Bomb but Prefers Not to Publicly Announce It

In a recent interview, Ahmad Bakhshayeshi Ardestani, a member of the faculty at Imam Sadegh University and former parliament representative, hinted at Tehran’s potential possession of nuclear weapons.
In a recent interview, Ahmad Bakhshayeshi Ardestani, a member of the faculty at Imam Sadegh University and former parliament representative, hinted at Tehran’s potential possession of nuclear weapons.

 

Speaking to the state-run Ruydad 24, Ardestani said, “In my opinion, we have obtained nuclear weapons, but we are not announcing it. Our executive policy is to possess nuclear bombs, but our official policy is currently to stick with the framework of the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action). Because when countries want to go head-to-head, they should be at the same level of prowess. Iran being at the same level with the United States and Israel implies that Iran must have nuclear weapons.”

Iran’s Ideological Struggle: Societal Changes Challenge Regime’s Authority

As Iran grapples with evolving social norms, a growing disconnect between the government's rigid ideology and its citizens' values becomes increasingly apparent.
As Iran grapples with evolving social norms, a growing disconnect between the government's rigid ideology and its citizens' values becomes increasingly apparent.

As Iran grapples with evolving social norms, a growing disconnect between the government's rigid ideology and its citizens' values becomes increasingly apparent.

 

Saeed Moidfar, the head of the Iranian Sociological Association, provided an insightful perspective in a recent interview with Jamaran News, shedding light on the tensions that have shaped Iran’s socio-political landscape over the past few years.

Widespread Flooding and Infrastructure Damage as Heavy Rains Hit Iran

Iran is currently grappling with a severe weather crisis as heavy rains continue to cause extensive flooding across thirteen provinces, impacting urban and rural areas alike.
Iran is currently grappling with a severe weather crisis as heavy rains continue to cause extensive flooding across thirteen provinces, impacting urban and rural areas alike.

 

The deluge has led to significant infrastructural damage, particularly affecting transportation routes and agricultural sectors.

Iran’s Teachers’ Day: A Dual Celebration of Honor and Protest

In Iran, May 2 is marked as Teachers' Day, a date officially dedicated to celebrating educators and their contributions to society.
In Iran, May 2 is marked as Teachers' Day, a date officially dedicated to celebrating educators and their contributions to society.

 

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.