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Bandar Anzali Honors Mehran Samak’s Memory on Memorial Anniversary
On November 30th, a sizable crowd gathered in Bandar Anzali, located in the northern Gilan province, to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Mehran Samak, a young resident of the city. His tragic death occurred on the night of November 29, 2022, following the football match between the Iranian regime’s team and the United States.
Mehran Samak, much like thousands of his compatriots, was celebrating the defeat of the regime’s team by honking inside his car. Tragically, he was shot at point-blank range by security forces.
Iran Is Taking Over the Strait of Hormuz Islands – The Only Exit for US Carrier Ike
For much of this year and before 7 October, naval gazers had about four areas to look at. First, the ongoing fight in the Black Sea with the Russian blockade weaponizing hunger despite regular Ukrainian successes there. The Russians were also keeping navies busy in the high north and the North Atlantic.
At a more strategic level, only yesterday in London the Cross-party Members of Parliament, Iran experts, and representatives of the Iranian democratic opposition coalition, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) met to discuss this. One subject of discussion was the UK perhaps listing the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), the Iranian theocracy’s shock troops – separate from the regular Iranian armed forces – as a terrorist organisation. Getting both the US and the UK to take a more robust stance in recognising the Iranian Regime’s centrality to malfeasance in the region and, critically, within their own countries, ran through the whole meeting.
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Tensions Rise as Authorities Demolish Baloch Citizens’ Residences in Southeast Iran
A local source from Sistan and Baluchestan province has stated that on Thursday morning, November 30, the Iranian regime’s security forces launched an attack on the Shahrabad area in Zahedan. This resulted in extensive destruction of homes belonging to Baluch citizens.
According to the report, the military and municipal forces initially cut off electricity in the region. Subsequently, they used a loader to demolish the homes of citizens on a large scale.
Less than a month ago, the Teachers’ Guild Council of Iran reported the sealing of several schools in the Shahrabad area. This was attributed to the management of schools by Sunni clerics, and the council released a video as evidence. According to the report, one of the sealed schools was the non-governmental elementary school “Nedaye Sa’adat” in Shahrabad, Zahedan. Approximately 400 underprivileged students were attending this school.
Treasury Targets Large Iranian Military Financial Facilitation Networks
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned over 20 individuals and entities for their involvement in financial facilitation networks for the benefit of Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL) and Iranian Armed Forces General Staff (AFGS), and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF). Iran generates the equivalent of billions of dollars via commodity sales to fund its destabilizing regional activities and support multiple regional proxy groups, including Hamas and Hizballah. MODAFL, the AFGS, and the IRGC-QF utilize intricate networks of foreign-based front companies and brokers to enable these illicit commercial activities and exploit the international financial system.
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PMOI Resistance Units: The Head of the Snake Is in Tehran
In parallel with fanning the flames of war and destruction in the Middle East region, Iran’s regime has been engaged in a widespread campaign of suppression at home. In the past month alone, the regime has carried out more than 100 executions. The regime has also ratcheted up political executions, including the recent execution of Milad Zohrevand, a youth arrested during the 2022 uprising, and Ali Saber Motlaq, a supporter of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI).
The regime’s goal is to cause terror and fear in society and dissuade people from joining the ranks of the resistance and organized protests. However, the regime has failed to achieve its goals as, as is evident in the activities of Resistance Units, the network of PMOI supporters inside Iran.
Remembering Michèle Rivasi: A Legacy of Environmental Advocacy and Public Service
It is with profound sorrow that we acknowledge the passing of Michèle Rivasi, a departure that has left an exceptional void in our hearts and minds.
On November 22, 2023, Michèle Rivasi delivered an impassioned speech at the European Parliament, resonating with a message filled with hope and solidarity. Her powerful words championed the cause of freedom for Iran, standing in unity with Maryam Rajavi and uplifting the brave women and girls of the nation. Michèle Rivasi spoke with a conviction that defined her lifelong commitment to championing justice and freedom.
Price of Clothing in Iran has Surged 127-fold in 3 Decades
Over the past three decades, Iranians have experienced a seismic shift in their cost of living, with significant impacts on essential aspects such as food, housing, and clothing.
Three decades ago, the annual cost of clothing for the average Iranian was a modest 11,000 tomans. Fast forward to the present day, and this figure has surged to a staggering 1.41 million tomans, representing a remarkable 127-fold increase. It is essential to note that these statistics, derived from official reports, may not comprehensively capture the actual inflation in the clothing sector, often surpassing the conservative estimates.
Even the official reports from the central bank and statistics center acknowledge a substantial inflationary trend in the clothing sector. In 1993, the average Iranian household in urban areas spent nearly 600,000 tomans annually, with approximately 55,270 tomans allocated to clothing expenses. This equates to an average yearly clothing expenditure of 11,540 tomans per individual.
Hani Shahbazi, a November 2019 Protester, Executed in the Sepidar Prison of Ahvaz
A 32-year-old Arab political prisoner was hanged in the Sepidar Prison of Ahvaz at dawn on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Hani Albu-Shahbazi was sentenced to death on the charge of Moharebeh (waging war on God) and for the alleged killing of two intelligence agents. Hani Shahbazi, a resident of Falahiyeh (Shadegan), was one of the protesters detained during the November 2019 protests. Following the brutal and bloody crackdown on the people of Shadegan in November 2019, this protester was arrested in this city on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
He was subjected to severe torture and forced to make confessions against himself. Based on these confessions, Hani Shahbazi was sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court of Abadan on charges of Moharebeh and the murder of Yaser Sepidrou, a member of the State Security Force, and Mohammad Ali Kazemi, a member of the Basij.
Iran’s Regime Claims Buying Sukhoi 35 Fighter From Russia
The Iranian regime has once again claimed that the contract for the purchase of Sukhoi-35 fighter jets from Russia has been finalized. Mehdi Farahi, the deputy defense minister of the Iranian regime, reiterated the definitive nature of the contract for the purchase of several types of military equipment from Russia, including these fighter jets. On November 28, Mehdi Farahi told the state-run Tasnim News Agency, linked to the IRGC, that “the Mil Mi-28 attack helicopter, Sukhoi-35 fighter jet, and Yakovlev Yak-130 training aircraft” are expected to be delivered to Iran soon. However, he did not provide further details in this regard and did not specify the exact date of the possible entry of these Russian-made weapons into Iran.
Brussels, Belgium—November 25, 2023: MEK Supporters Rally in Solidarity With the Iran Revolution, Condemning the Brutal Executions in Iran
Brussels, Belgium—November 25, 2023: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) organized a rally and exhibition in front of the Dutch Foreign Ministry in solidarity with the Iranian Revolution. This rally served as a tribute to the martyrs of the nationwide Iranian uprising especially Milad Zohrehvand, a 21-year-old brave son of the people of Malayer. He was executed secretly and without informing his family at Hamedan Central Prison on Thursday, November 23.
Gothenburg, Sweden—November 25, 2023: MEK Supporters Rally in Solidarity With the Iran Revolution, Condemning the Brutal Executions in Iran
Gothenburg, Sweden—November 25, 2023: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) organized a rally and exhibition in front of the Dutch Foreign Ministry in solidarity with the Iranian Revolution. This rally served as a tribute to the martyrs of the nationwide Iranian uprising especially Milad Zohrehvand, a 21-year-old brave son of the people of Malayer. He was executed secretly and without informing his family at Hamedan Central Prison on Thursday, November 23.
Paris, France—November 28, 2023: MEK Supporters Held a Photo Exhibition in Solidarity With the Iran Revolution
Paris, France—November 28, 2023: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a photo exhibition in solidarity with the Iranian Revolution and commemorated the martyrs of the nationwide uprising of the Iranian people.
Also, read Iran News in Brief – November 29, 2023