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Canadian Intelligence Warns of Iranian AI Interference in 2025 Elections
Canada’s Communications Security Establishment (CSE) has identified Iran as one of the primary foreign actors likely to use artificial intelligence (AI) to interfere in the country’s 2025 federal elections. In a report released on March 6, 2025, the agency warned that Iran, alongside China and Russia, is “very likely” to deploy AI tools to spread disinformation and conduct cyber operations targeting Canadian voters and political institutions.
According to the report, hostile foreign states are increasingly leveraging generative AI to manipulate public opinion, create deepfake content, and execute cyber espionage. “We assess that the PRC, Russia, and Iran will very likely use AI tools to attempt to interfere with Canada’s 2025 federal election, including to support disinformation campaigns and hack-and-leak operations,” the CSE stated.
While Canadian officials believe these efforts are unlikely to fundamentally undermine election integrity, the intelligence agency is monitoring threats closely. “The rise of AI-enabled cyber threats poses significant challenges to our democratic process,” said CSE Chief Caroline Xavier, emphasizing the agency’s commitment to defending Canada’s elections.
Iran’s growing reliance on AI for information warfare reflects its broader strategy of exploiting digital tools to disrupt democracies while concealing its internal vulnerabilities.
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State Dept Says All Waivers Providing Iran Economic Relief Are Under Review
WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) – The U.S. is reviewing all existing sanctions waivers that provide Iran any degree of economic relief and urging the Iraqi government to eliminate its dependence on Iranian sources of energy as soon as possible, the U.S. State Department spokesperson said on Thursday.
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce made the comments at her first briefing under President Donald Trump’s administration when she was asked whether a sanctions waiver that allows Iraq to pay Iran for electricity would be renewed or not.
“We have nothing to announce with regard to the current electricity waiver that expires on the (March) eighth…We are reviewing all existing sanctions waivers that provide Iran any degree of economic or financial relief,” she said.
U.S. Condemns Iran’s Violations of UN Resolutions in Support of Houthis
The United States has called for stronger action against the Iranian regime’s continued violations of UN Security Council resolutions through its military support for Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Speaking at a UN Security Council briefing, U.S. Ambassador Dorothy Shea underscored Tehran’s role in arming and funding the Houthis, enabling their attacks on international shipping and worsening Yemen’s humanitarian crisis.
Shea emphasized that the regime’s illegal weapons transfers directly violate UN resolutions, urging the Council to take decisive steps in response. The ambassador highlighted the Houthis’ reckless assaults in the Red Sea, their obstruction of humanitarian aid, and their repression of Yemeni civilians—actions made possible by Iran’s backing.
The U.S. has officially re-designated the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, in line with a previous executive order, and announced targeted sanctions to cut off their financial lifelines. Shea also warned against equating Houthi aggression with legitimate regional concerns, noting that their actions—supported by Iran—serve only to deepen instability.
With Tehran’s continued defiance of international restrictions, the U.S. urged the Security Council to strengthen oversight mechanisms and ensure compliance with arms embargoes. As the Houthis escalate hostilities, Shea reaffirmed that the U.S. will not tolerate attacks on its interests and remains committed to countering Iran’s destabilizing role in the region.
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Conference in Paris: Ramadan, A Month of Brotherhood and Tolerance vis-à-vis the Velayat-e Faqih and Fundamentalism
Maryam Rajavi’s speech: “For many years, the Iranian Resistance’s Iftar of solidarity with representatives of the peoples of the region was a gathering of prayer for the freedom of the Syrian people. Thanks be to God that this year, the people of Syria observe Ramadan liberated from the dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad.
Every year, at our Iftar gathering, we were honored by the presence of an exceptional figure and a man of impeccable integrity—my esteemed brother, the great Mojahed, former Prime Minister of Algeria, Sid Ahmed Ghozali. He was an unforgettable symbol of the region’s solidarity and a voice of hope and determination in the struggle against fundamentalism backed by the mullahs in Tehran. Mr. Ghozali inherited the values of the Mojahedin and the revolution of Algeria. Now, he has returned to his Creator. Indeed, we belong to God, and to Him we shall return.
Livelihood Crisis in Iran: The Gap Between Reality and Official Statistics
Iran’s economy has faced multiple crises and mega-crises in recent years. One of the most significant issues is rampant inflation and the declining purchasing power of the people. Meanwhile, official statistics provided by government agencies not only present an unrealistic picture of people’s living conditions but also artificially lower figures to suggest economic stability. How closely do these statistics align with the economic realities of the country? A detailed examination of living costs and inflation rates reveals that the gap between government claims and the real-life conditions of citizens is widening every day.
According to the latest reports, the Supreme Labor Council’s Wage Committee has estimated the cost of a worker’s livelihood basket at 235 million rials. Meanwhile, the High Council of Trade Unions had estimated the same basket at 290 million rials in December.
Iranian Officials Admit Fear of Uprising and Defection within Ranks
On Monday, March 3, retirees of the Telecommunication Company of Iran (TCI) in various cities demonstrated their determination to confront the ruling mafia with slogans such as “We will not rest until we get our rights,” “The Imam’s Executive Headquarters has eaten our rights,” and “Our enemy is right here.” “Our enemy is right here” is one of the slogans repeated daily by people who are fed up with the oppression and plunder of the ruling mullahs. This slogan expresses the widespread anger and hatred towards the regime’s bloodthirsty supreme leader Ali Khamenei, the main enemy of the people.
The other side of the coin of the people’s anger and uprising is the regime’s fear and defection within its ranks, terrified of the flames of revolt igniting in the explosive conditions of society. The regime has experienced the anger and “fury” of the people in the uprisings of 2017-2018, 2019, and 2022 and is aware of the defection and turning away of its forces in these difficult times.
Iran’s Compliance with the NPT Safeguards: Quad Statement to the IAEA Board
In a joint statement delivered at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board meeting in Vienna, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the United States (the Quad) expressed deep concern over Iran’s continued lack of cooperation with the IAEA in fulfilling its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Agreement. UK Ambassador Corinne Kitsell delivered the statement on behalf of the Quad, highlighting Iran’s persistent failure to clarify outstanding safeguards issues related to its nuclear program.
The Quad commended the IAEA for its persistent efforts to engage Iran and shed light on its nuclear activities. However, the statement underscored that for more than five years, Iran has refused to provide the necessary clarifications regarding the presence of nuclear material detected at multiple undeclared locations. This continued refusal has left the IAEA unable to confirm that Iran’s nuclear program is exclusively peaceful.
Sardasht Teacher, Arezoo Jalilzadeh, Detained in Undisclosed Location
Arezoo Jalilzadeh, a teacher from Sardasht, a city in West Azerbaijan province in Iran, was arrested by security forces and transferred to an undisclosed detention center in Urmia without a judicial warrant.
Four days after Arezoo Jalilzadeh’s arrest on Monday, March 3, her family remains completely in the dark regarding her whereabouts and condition. The lack of information about her situation has sparked growing concern over her safety and well-being.
As of now, no details have been released regarding the reasons for her arrest or any potential charges against her.
Market Recession Ahead of the Iranian New Year
Amid reports of market stagnation and widespread poverty in Iran, senior officials of the Iranian regime have described poverty as a “divine test” and are now considering “paving the way for weaker individuals to leave.”
Masoud Pezeshkian, the president of the Iranian regime, stated that the path for weaker individuals should be made easier for them to leave, while Yousef Tabatabai-Nejad, a member of the regime’s Assembly of Experts, referred to poverty as a “divine test.”
These remarks by senior officials of the Iranian regime, which normalize poverty in Iran, come at a time when protests and strikes over economic hardships continue in response to soaring prices, inflation, and the government’s failure to provide welfare and livelihoods for citizens. Some officials have even warned of an impending famine.
Surge in Iranian Regime’s Oil Exports in February
Data from tanker tracking companies indicate that Iran’s oil exports, after a sharp decline in January, rebounded by “50 percent” last month.
The company “TankerTrackers” reported on Wednesday, March 5, that Iran’s oil exports grew by 50 percent last month compared to January.
The report did not specify the volume of Iran’s oil exports, but data from the commodity intelligence company Kpler, which also provides tanker tracking services, indicates that Iran loaded and exported 1.74 million barrels of oil per day to Chinese markets last month.
Seventy-Four People Were Executed in Iran in One Month
The Iranian Human Rights Organization reported on Wednesday, March 5, that at least 74 people, including several Afghan, Kurdish, and Baluch citizens, were executed in Iran between February 1 and February 28. This figure represents more than an eightfold increase compared to the same period last year.
According to the report, among those executed, 33 were convicted of murder, 32 were charged with drug-related offenses, six were accused of rape, and three were executed for “moharebeh” (waging war against God) through armed robbery.
Only 8% of these executions were officially announced in state media.