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Iran’s 46 Years of Environmental Degradation
Iran was once home to rare marshes, wetlands, and dense forests, but decades of neglect have led to the devastation of the country’s environment. Prior to the 1979 revolution, Iran’s population, numbering 34 million at that time, relied on a stable water supply, sourced from millennia-old underground canals and aquifers. The Islamic revolution, hijacked by the mullahs, changed all that. The theocratic regime handed control of the nationalized water industry and indeed control over 70% of all other business, industrial and service sectors, to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iran, with a population now numbering 95 million, faces an ecological disaster. The mullahs’ maladministration, over almost five decades, has left Iran struggling with deforestation, desertification, water scarcity, air pollution, and countless other examples of environmental degradation. Climate change is exacerbating these environmental issues and turning them into a matter of life and death for the Iranian population.
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Shiite Radicals Have Attacked News Websites in Azerbaijan
The websites of Report Information Agency, as well as “Caliber.Az,” “Baku.WS,” “Oxu.Az,” have been subjected to a hacker attack. It appears that the attack was carried out by the Husseiniyya Azerbaijan Islamic Resistance Movement. The organization is funded and supported by Iran.
It is reported that the attack was conducted by Iranian hackers. Following the attack, a message like this was posted on the website: “Permission has been granted to fight those who have suffered oppression in battle. Indeed, Allah is capable of granting victory to them.”
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Iran’s Economy Minister Faces Impeachment as Crisis Deepens
The impeachment of Economy Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati has intensified the crisis within Iran’s fourteenth government. In a surprise move, Masoud Pezeshkian, the regime’s president, visited the Ministry of Economy and Finance to show his support for Hemmati. Meanwhile, the deputy speaker of the regime’s parliament announced that the impeachment session is scheduled for March 3, 2025.
On Wednesday, February 20, Hamidreza Haji Babaei, the deputy speaker, confirmed the receipt of the impeachment motion, stating that Hemmati must appear before parliament within 10 days to answer lawmakers’ questions.
Analysts trace the roots of Hemmati’s impeachment to his confirmation vote, where he secured the position with the lowest possible approval. From the outset, he faced strong opposition in parliament.
Adelabad Prison, Shiraz: Execution of a Woman Named Bagheri Nejad
At dawn on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, two prisoners were executed at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz. One of them was a 45-year-old woman by the name of Bagheri Nejad.
Ms. Bagheri Nejad had been incarcerated for five years on charges of “murdering” her husband, and she had been sentenced to death.
As of the time of this report, the execution of these two prisoners has not been announced by official sources in Iran or domestic media outlets.
The majority of women executed by the clerical regime are victims of domestic violence and discriminatory family laws. Many of them murder in self-defense. After enduring years of tumultuous marriages marked by insults, physical abuse, and, in some cases, torture at the hands of their husbands, these women often claim that had the judge granted their request for divorce, they would never have reached such a tragic outcome.
Lebanon Extends Flight Suspension to and from Iran Amid Security Concerns
The Lebanese government has indefinitely extended the suspension of all incoming and outgoing flights to and from Iran, a decision made in response to a U.S. warning about potential Israeli strikes targeting these flights.
On Monday, February 17, the Lebanese government announced the indefinite extension of the flight suspension, which was initially set to expire on February 18. Najat Sharaf al-Din, spokesperson for the Lebanese presidency, confirmed that the ban will remain in effect until further notice.
Without specifying a timeline for lifting the restrictions, Sharaf al-Din stated: “The Minister of Public Works and Transport has been tasked with extending the suspension of flights to and from Iran.”
The Wave of Executions in Iran, A Clear Violation of Human Rights
Reports from inside Iranian prisons indicate that the wave of executions in the country continues. Over the past three days, at least 12 prisoners have been executed in various prisons across Iran. This surge in executions has once again raised international concerns about human rights violations and the lack of fair trials.
At dawn on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, a prisoner named Mehdi Iranian was executed in Adel-Abad Prison, Shiraz. He had previously been arrested on murder charges and sentenced to death.
Monday, February 17, 2025: Hossein Aliyari, a 31-year-old from Zanjan, was executed in Qazvin Prison. He had been arrested and sentenced to death on drug-related charges.
Sunday, February 16, 2025: Sadegh Nezaket, a 33-year-old from Nishapur, was executed in Nishapur Prison. He had been arrested four years ago on murder charges.
Sunday, February 16, 2025: Bahram Almasi Chaykandi, a 40-year-old married man and father of two, was executed in Tabriz Prison. He had been arrested ten years ago on murder charges.
Monday, February 17, 2025: Two prisoners, Borhan Wasimollahi (32 years old, Afghan national) and Heydar Babaei (40 years old, from Dorud), were executed in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan. Both had been convicted of drug-related offenses.
PMOI Resistance Units Mark the 1979 Revolution with Anti-regime Activities
On the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian Revolution that toppled the Shah’s regime, the Resistance Units affiliated with the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) intensified their anti-regime activities across various Iranian cities. These units are underground resistance groups operating inside Iran, organizing popular protests, countering the regime’s repression, and fostering a spirit of defiance among the people.
Throughout the past month, the Resistance Units carried out a series of activities, including graffiti with anti-regime slogans, distributing images of Resistance leaders, and spreading messages from Massoud Rajavi, the leader of the Iranian Resistance, through leaflets and posters. These activities were reported in multiple cities, including Tehran, Babol, Zahedan, Shiraz, and Fardis (Karaj).
Exhibition in Paris Highlights Iran’s Human Rights Abuses and Calls for International Action
Paris, France – February 19, 2025: Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) organized a compelling exhibition in Paris to spotlight the escalating human rights violations committed by the Iranian regime. The event also served as a powerful show of solidarity with the ongoing Iranian Revolution.
The exhibition featured a collection of photographs and literature detailing the regime’s oppressive tactics, with a significant focus on the increasing number of executions targeting political prisoners. Attendees were confronted with the harsh reality of the regime’s brutality, particularly against individuals affiliated with the PMOI, many of whom face unjust death sentences.
Gothenburg, February 18, 2025: MEK Supporters Rally Behind ‘No to Executions Tuesdays’ Campaign
Gothenburg, Sweden – February 18, 2025: Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a rally in solidarity with the No to Executions Tuesdays Campaign, marking the twenty-second consecutive week of their movement. The campaign is a response to the Iranian regime’s continued executions in its prisons.