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Iranians in Luxembourg Protest Executions in Iran
A group of Iranian residents in Luxembourg gathered in Place de Clairefontaine for a public protest and exhibition organized by the Association for Human Rights of Iranians and the Iranian Youth Association in Luxembourg. The event aimed to “raise awareness and denounce the accelerating wave of executions in Iran, calling on the Luxembourg government to take a firm stand and act against this ongoing injustice“.
The exhibition featured portraits of the victims of the 2022-2023 protests in Iran, as well as political prisoners who were executed during both the Shah’s and the Islamic Republic’s rule. The visuals drew significant public attention, turning the event into “a poignant reminder of the human cost of repression and the urgency of international solidarity“.
UPDATE: 1:00 PM CEST
Iranian Truck Driver Strike Disrupts Transportation in Dozens of Cities
A nationwide truck driver strike in Iran has entered its fifth day, reaching across nearly 100 cities and over two dozen provinces as it disrupts transportation routes across the country. As of Sunday, the strike had stretched into 93 cities and 27 provinces, with drivers protesting the government’s plans to introduce a tiered fuel pricing system that many truckers fear will become unsustainable, according to the National Council of Resistance of Iran, the political wing of dissident group People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran.
Maryam Rajavi, president-elect of the NCRI, praised the strike efforts over the weekend, saying any crackdowns from police or the government amplify their message rather than silence it.
“Uprising and resistance remain the only path to liberation from poverty, discrimination, unemployment, and the regime’s entrenched corruption,” Rajavi wrote in a post to X.
UPDATE: 8:00 AM CEST
Regime Corruption Fuels Public Fury in Iran, Paving Way for Uprising and Overthrow
The Iranian people are grappling with an ever-worsening economic crisis, as official figures released by the clerical regime’s statistics center reveal a staggering 38.9% inflation rate for the month of Farvardin 1404 (March-April 2025) compared to the same period in the previous year.
This grim announcement marks only the beginning of the new Persian year, with the regime’s own media, such as Eqtesad Online, ominously warning that “more inflation and high prices are on the way.” This unbearable cost of living is not an unfortunate byproduct of external pressures but a direct consequence of the systemic corruption and plundering orchestrated by the ruling mullahs, with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at its helm. The deepening crisis is pushing the populace to a breaking point, increasingly fueling the potential for widespread uprisings aimed at toppling the regime.
School Van Overturns, Injuring Six Female Students
In yet another tragic accident involving school transport, a school van overturned on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Alborz Province, injuring six female students and the driver.
While fortunately no lives were lost in this accident, the accident has once again raised serious concerns about the structural and regulatory deficiencies in Iran’s student transportation system.
This crash is neither the first of its kind nor likely the last. In recent years, several fatal incidents—such as a school van fire in Urmia and the overturning of a bus carrying gifted students in Kerman—have shocked public opinion. Yet, the response from the Ministry of Education has often amounted to little more than deafening silence or token actions, such as dismissing a mid-level official—moves that resemble erasing the problem rather than resolving it.
MEK Supporters in Uppsala, Sweden Honor PMOI Founders, Urge End to Executions in Iran
Uppsala, Sweden – May 24, 2025: Supporters of the Iranian Resistance held a rally in Uppsala to commemorate the anniversary of the execution of the PMOI/MEK’s founders by the Shah’s regime on May 25, 1972. The gathering also marked the 60th anniversary of the MEK’s founding in 1965 and six decades of steadfast struggle against two successive dictatorships in Iran: first the monarchy of the Shah, and now the theocratic regime of the mullahs.
MEK Supporters in Toronto, Canada Honor PMOI Founders, Urge End to Executions in Iran
Toronto, Canada – May 24, 2025: Supporters of the Iranian Resistance held a rally in Toronto to commemorate the anniversary of the execution of the PMOI/MEK’s founders by the Shah’s regime on May 25, 1972. The gathering also marked the 60th anniversary of the MEK’s founding in 1965 and six decades of steadfast struggle against two successive dictatorships in Iran: first the monarchy of the Shah, and now the theocratic regime of the mullahs.
MEK Supporters in Washington, DC Honor PMOI Founders, Urge End to Executions in Iran
Washington, DC – May 24, 2025: Supporters of the Iranian Resistance from the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) gathered in front of the White House to commemorate the anniversary of the execution of the PMOI/MEK’s founders by the Shah’s regime on May 25, 1972.
MEK Supporters in Bucharest, Romania Honor PMOI Founders, Urge End to Executions in Iran
Bucharest, Romania – May 24, 2025: Supporters of the Iranian Resistance held an exhibition in Bucharest to commemorate the anniversary of the execution of the PMOI/MEK’s founders by the Shah’s regime on May 25, 1972. The event also marked the 60th anniversary of the MEK’s founding in 1965 and six decades of steadfast struggle against two successive dictatorships in Iran: first the monarchy of the Shah, and now the theocratic regime of the mullahs.
MEK Supporters in Frankfurt, Germany Honor PMOI Founders, Urge End to Executions in Iran
Frankfurt, Germany – May 24, 2025: Supporters of the Iranian Resistance held a rally in Frankfurt to commemorate the anniversary of the execution of the PMOI/MEK’s founders by the Shah’s regime on May 25, 1972. The gathering also marked the 60th anniversary of the MEK’s founding in 1965 and six decades of steadfast struggle against two successive dictatorships in Iran: first the monarchy of the Shah, and now the theocratic regime of the mullahs.
MEK Supporters in #Frankfurt, Germany Honor PMOI Founders, Urge End to Executions in #Iran#No2ShahNo2Mullahs #StopExecutionsInIran #FreePoliticalPrisoners #FreeIran2025 https://t.co/SY0WeR5b8A
— Iran Freedom (@4FreedominIran) May 26, 2025
In addition to commemorating this historic legacy, the rally condemned the Iranian regime’s escalating human rights abuses—particularly the recent wave of death sentences against political prisoners. Participants demanded an immediate halt to executions and called for the release of all political detainees. They denounced the regime’s continued repression and expressed unwavering support for the Iranian people’s struggle for democratic change.
Iran Sees Unprecedented Wave of Protests and Strikes Sweeping Across Cities
An unprecedented wave of protests and strikes has engulfed cities across Iran, signaling a nationwide outcry against injustice, corruption, and the regime’s failure. On Saturday, May 24, 2025, Iranians from all walks of life—truck drivers, bakers, workers, farmers, and defrauded investors—rose in remarkable solidarity to make their voices heard. From deserted highways to streets filled with chants, the people of Iran delivered a powerful message of resistance and determination to the world.
Iran’s roads—the lifeline of its economy—fell into a resounding silence as truck drivers launched a widespread strike. These heavy vehicle operators, who form the backbone of the country’s transportation system, halted operations in over twenty cities, including Khorramabad, Dezful, Yazd, Sirjan, Mashhad, and Bandar Abbas.
The Iranian Regime Has Used Contaminated Chemical Compounds in Gasoline Production
Iran Open Data Center, citing a confidential document from the Ministry of Oil, reported that in recent years, the Iranian regime has used hazardous and contaminated compounds to produce gasoline.
According to the report published on Sunday, May 25, the Iranian regime carried out a widespread and systematic campaign of “adding chemical compounds produced outside the refinery cycle” to compensate for the gasoline shortage in the country.
Iran Open Data Center wrote in its report: These compounds include methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE)—a banned petrochemical additive—and other aromatic octane boosters, which are added to gasoline to increase its octane rating.
Spokesman Majlis National Security Commission: There Is No Hope for Negotiations
The spokesman for the Iranian regime’s Majlis (Parliament) National Security Commission told CNN that, given the U.S. stance requiring a complete halt to uranium enrichment, there is no hope for successful negotiations with the United States, and the regime is preparing an alternative plan.
Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesman for the regime’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, told CNN that given the American officials’ insistence on a complete halt to uranium enrichment inside Iran, “there is no hope” for successful negotiations with the U.S., and the regime is “preparing for Plan B” in the event talks collapse.
On Saturday, May 24, Rezaei told the outlet that the Iranian regime has become disillusioned with the nuclear negotiation process, explaining that the U.S. side continues to insist on zero enrichment, and the Iranian regime will never agree to zero enrichment. “That’s why we are exploring an alternative plan.” However, he did not specify what that plan would entail.
Nationwide Truck Drivers’ Strike Enters Fourth Day Amid Minister’s Absence
Thousands of truck and heavy vehicle drivers across Iran have entered the fourth consecutive day of a nationwide strike, bringing major sections of the country’s transportation network to a halt. The protest—sparked by long-standing grievances over poor working conditions, unpaid dues, and lack of union support—has rapidly evolved into one of the most significant labor actions in recent years.
As the strike intensifies and drivers from all provinces park their vehicles in protest, one question looms large: Where is the country’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development?
Now in its fourth day, the nationwide strike by truck and heavy vehicle drivers has brought a significant portion of Iran’s road transportation network to a standstill. From the northern provinces to the southern ports, and from the eastern borders to the western cities, drivers have parked their trucks and refused to load cargo—a unified act of defiance against systemic neglect, unbearable working conditions, and unmet demands.