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Conference in the Presence of Mike Pompeo, former US Secretary of State
2024 was a year full of serious defeats for the regime. We saw widespread boycotts of two sham elections, increased resistance in prisons, more young people joining Resistance Units, and the expansion of their activities.
The regime also confronted a broken economy, 40% inflation, widespread poverty massive financial corruption, especially among officials and IRGC commanders, and growing defections among its loyal forces.
In these circumstances, the regime’s main proxy force, Hezbollah in Lebanon, suffered serious blows, and finally, the pillar of Khamenei’s strategy in the region, the Assad dictatorship, was destroyed in the final months of the year. Now, Khamenei faces the prospect of an uprising.
Iran’s Regime Sets New Record of Executions In 2024
As Iran’s regime inches toward its collapse, it has increasingly resorted to mass executions. This grim strategy reached its peak in 2024, setting an unprecedented record of executions. The statistics from this year clearly indicate that religious fascism, at its endgame, has resorted to bloody repression in a desperate attempt to delay its inevitable overthrow.
According to official statistics and reports from human rights organizations, 1,000 people were executed in Iran in 2024. This number represents a 16% increase compared to 2023, which saw 864 recorded executions, and is the highest number of executions in the past three decades. It should be noted that these figures only account for recorded executions, and secret or unannounced executions could significantly increase this number.
The Implications of The Collapse of Tehran’s Regional Axis
One month after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, Iran’s regime is still trying to lift the spirits of its demoralized forces, who are seeing the regime on the decline after losing its main ally in the region.
In this context, Abbas Araghchi, the regime’s Deputy Foreign Minister, lamented the media environment, stating, “Today more than ever, we must care for morale and not allow enemies to create despair and uncertainty through the media environment… Preserving the morale of the people and various groups in the current very critical circumstances is more necessary than ever.”
On January 7, the state-run media outlet Rouydad24 quoted Araghchi’s remarks in an article titled “The Defeat of the Syrian Army is a Wake-Up Call for Us.” This alarm has indeed echoed in many other media outlets.
The Dire Conditions of Qarchak Prison
Qarchak Prison, located near Varamin, 35 km southeast of Tehran, exclusively houses female inmates. Known for its overcrowded conditions, substandard sanitation, and abusive treatment by prison staff, it has become a symbol of the broader human rights abuses under the Iranian regime. This report sheds light on the dire realities faced by women incarcerated in Qarchak Prison, highlighting the systemic neglect and maltreatment they endure.
Situated along the Varamin-Tehran highway, Qarchak Prison is notorious for housing women charged with various offenses, from drug-related crimes and financial fraud to “crimes” such as improper veiling or opposing the regime. Many of these women are victims of systemic corruption and socio-political repression.
Italian Justice Minister: U.S. Has Not Requested Mohammad Abedini’s Extradition
One day after the release of Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist detained in Tehran, and her return to Italy, Carlo Nordio, Italy’s Minister of Justice, stated that the U.S. has not formally requested the extradition of Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi, an Iranian detained in Milan. *
On Thursday, January 9, Justice Minister Carlo Nordio described Abedini Najafabadi’s case as a legal matter and stated that it was unrelated to Sala’s release.
Nordio explained that it is too early to discuss Abedini’s extradition to the U.S. since no formal request has been submitted yet.
One day before these remarks, Sala was released and returned to Italy, after 20 days in detention in Tehran.
Canada: Iran Must Take Full Responsibility for Downing Ukrainian Flight
On the fifth anniversary of the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 by two missiles fired by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Canadian government issued a statement detailing its efforts to hold Iran accountable and called on the Iranian regime to take full responsibility for its actions.
The statement noted that among the 176 victims of the downing, 55 were Canadian citizens and 30 were permanent residents of Canada. It emphasized that Canada, along with Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom—its three partners in the International Coordination and Response Group—continues to demand accountability from the Iranian regime, including compensation for the victims’ families.
Silent Death in Evin Prison: The Critical Condition of Sick Prisoners
Evin Prison, one of the most notorious prisons of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has once again come under scrutiny for its violation of the human rights of inmates. This time, reports highlight the dire conditions of sick prisoners, pointing to deliberate and systematic neglect of their health and medical care. With the onset of winter, the rise in seasonal, viral, and infectious diseases has worsened the conditions for sick prisoners in Evin Prison. Evidence indicates that neglect of their medical needs is intentional. Authorities, including the judiciary, the Ministry of Intelligence, and the IRGC Intelligence, have taken no action, and cases of prisoner deaths due to lack of medical attention have been reported.
Paris, January 8, 2025: MEK Hosts Exhibition Supporting Iranian Revolution and Condemning the Regime’s Crimes
Paris, France—January 8, 2025: Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) organized an exhibition featuring photographs and books. The event aimed to express solidarity with the Iranian Revolution and denounce the regime’s escalating use of executions.
Hamburg Exhibition by MEK Supporters Condemns Iran’s Human Rights Violations, Demands End to Executions
Hamburg, Germany—January 7, 2025: Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) organized an exhibition protesting the death sentences imposed on political prisoners associated with the PMOI. The event also aimed to support the “No to Executions” Tuesday Campaign, which advocates for Iranian political prisoners.