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Trump’s Iran Policy Puts Focus on $30 Billion-a-Year Oil Revenue
Donald Trump could blow a $30 billion hole in Iran’s economy should he return to a maximum pressure campaign on Tehran.
Over the past four years, sanctions evasion and more relaxed US enforcement have allowed the Middle Eastern nation to boost oil exports by about 1 million barrels a day, with most of the supply going to China, according to Bloomberg’s tanker tracking data and estimates by commercial and government organizations. But that could change quickly.
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PMOI Resistance Units Commemorate Anniversary of Release of Massoud Rajavi, Political Prisoners from Prisons of Shah Regime
January 20 marks the anniversary of the last group of political prisoners from the Shah prison in 1979. On that day, 126 political prisoners, including Massoud Rajavi and other leading members of the PMOI, were released from prison. On January 18, 2025, corresponding to the anniversary of the release of the last group of political prisoners from the Shah’s prisons in 1979, PMOI Resistance Units in Iran commemorated this historic day.
In a series of coordinated actions, resistance units across several Iranian cities engaged in anti-regime activities. These acts included displaying images of Massoud Rajavi alongside quotes from his speeches emphasizing resistance and the fight against the regime. Their actions underscored the resilience and determination of those opposing the regime’s oppressive rule.
Security Forces in Iran Attack Peaceful Protest of Retired Educators
On January 20, Iran witnessed a surge in protests sweeping across various provinces and cities. From Tehran to Gilan, and from Khuzestan to Isfahan, thousands of retirees, workers, and patients took to the streets to voice their discontent over the regime’s policies and disregard for their fundamental rights. These protests underscore the growing public anger against corruption and mismanagement in governmental institutions, as millions of Iranians endure crushing poverty and deprivation.
More footage of the protest rally by retired educators in Tehran.#IranProtestspic.twitter.com/tv2s4lD1kC
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) January 20, 2025
In Tehran, protests outside the Ministry of Education were met with brutal suppression by security forces. Authorities used pepper spray to disperse retired teachers protesting the delay of their entitlements for over 17 months. This attack left several teachers injured in their eyes and throats, sparking widespread outrage and chants such as “Shame on you!” against the security forces. This incident symbolizes the Iranian regime’s violent approach to silencing calls for justice.
Seizure of Iranian Assets: The Crescent Case and Its Global Implications
A recent ruling by the Rotterdam Regional Court rejected the National Iranian Oil Company’s (NIOC) protest over the confiscation of its building in Rotterdam. This property was subsequently transferred to Heuvel Vastgoed B.V., in accordance with an international arbitration verdict, due to NIOC’s debt in the Crescent case. The expropriation became final on April 20, 2023, when the building was sold in a public auction.
The process began on May 20, 2022, when a Dutch court issued a temporary arrest warrant for the building at Crescent Petroleum’s request. Following months of legal proceedings, this ruling was upheld, paving the way for the auction. Despite NIOC’s efforts to invalidate the auction by invoking international laws regarding state immunity, the District Court of Rotterdam dismissed their objections. Legal experts view this decision as setting a precedent for future cases involving Iranian assets.
Wages of Iranian Workers Cover Only 30% of Household Expenses
Hamidreza Emamgholi Tabar, an inspector of the Iranian regime’s Supreme Assembly of Workers’ Representatives, announced that the cost of a livelihood basket for a 3.3-person working-class family has reached 400 million rials (approximately $494), while the average wage of workers is only 150 million rials (approximately $185), which covers only 30% of household expenses. The minimum wage for a worker with two children is around 110 million rials (approximately $136).
While some labor unions have called for a review of wage policies and the implementation of Article 41 of the Labor Law to set wages in line with living costs, government officials have announced wage increases based on the “difficulty of work.”
Iran HRM’s Online Conference January 21, 2025
Iran HRM invites you to an online conference to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the courageous weekly hunger strikes by Iranian prisoners, a cornerstone of the #NoToExecutionTuesdays campaign.
Building on the momentum of the landmark statement endorsed by over 3,000 experts calling for #StopExecutionsInIran, this conference seeks to broaden global awareness of Iran’s escalating execution rates and the courageous resistance within its prisons.
his initiative highlights the resilience of prisoners across 34 prisons in Iran, who have stood firmly against this inhumane practice despite grave challenges.
Political Prisoner Mehran Gharebaghi Begins Sixth Year of Imprisonment
Mehran Gharebaghi, a political prisoner held at Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz, has entered his sixth year of incarceration. Despite his urgent need for medical attention, prison authorities have reportedly denied him access to necessary healthcare. Gharebaghi, who has long suffered from eye problems, has only been provided with basic eye drops and has not been referred to specialized medical centers, worsening his condition.
Mehran Gharebaghi was arrested on January 18, 2020, by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Behbahan. Following a period of interrogation and alleged torture, he was transferred to Behbahan Prison. In December 2021, he was moved to Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz.
In May 2023, after spending three years in legal limbo, the Revolutionary Court of Mahshahr sentenced him to 10 years and 1 month in prison. The charges against him included “membership in opposition groups,” “propaganda against the regime,” and “insulting Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.”
Heidelberg Iranians Rally for Freedom and Justice, Backing the 29th Free Iran Telethon
Heidelberg, Germany – January 18, 2025: Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) organized an exhibition to showcase support for the 29th Free Iran Telethon for @en_simayazadi, which is taking place from January 17-19, 2025. The event also commemorated the anniversary of Massoud Rajavi’s release from the Shah regime’s prisons in 1979, a moment marking the liberation of the last group of political prisoners.
Gothenburg Rally Celebrates Massoud Rajavi’s Release Anniversary and Supports the 29th Free Iran Telethon
Gothenburg, Sweden – January 18, 2025: Supporters of the PMOI held a rally and commemorated the anniversary of Massoud Rajavi’s release from the Shah regime’s prisons in 1979, marking the liberation of the last group of political prisoners. This significant event highlights the struggle for freedom and democracy in Iran.
Raising Awareness: MEK Supporters Host Exhibition in Paris to Highlight Iran’s Human Rights Violations
Paris, France – January 18, 2025: Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held an exhibition to highlight the Iranian regime’s escalating human rights violations and express solidarity with the ongoing Iranian Revolution.