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Sanctioned Iranian Tanker Caught in STS to be Auctioned in Indonesia
The Indonesian Attorney General’s Office is auctioning an Iran-flagged vessel it detained two and a half years ago when it was caught conducting an illegal ship-to-ship oil transfer to a shadowy second tanker. An Indonesian official said the online auction is to proceed under the authority of the Batan District Court and is an effort to dispose of the tanker and its cargo, which will be sold in a single lot.
The online auction shows a minimum bid of approximately $70.5 million for the vessel and its cargo, which is estimated at nearly 167,000 metric tons (1.24 million barrels) of light crude. A guaranty of $7 million is required to enter the auction, and the buyer will have 30 days to take control and move the tanker from the Batu Ampar Waters anchorage near the Riau Islands.
UPDATE: 08:00 AM CET
Iran’s Hyrcanian Forests: A Heritage Consumed by Regime Corruption and Plunder
The extensive fires currently ravaging the ancient Hyrcanian forests are not merely an environmental disaster; they represent the final link in a long chain of corruption, looting, and crime inherent to the ruling religious dictatorship. As the regime of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei continues to prioritize the funding of proxy groups and domestic suppression over national infrastructure, the natural resources of Iran have become the playground for power networks and the “mafia” of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Analysts warn that as long as the regime remains in power, Iran’s forests will continue to burn year after year. State-controlled media have been forced to admit the human element behind these catastrophes. The state-run daily Arman Melli, in its November 23 issue, reported that “the most common cause of fire in Iran’s forests is intentional,” noting that officials refuse to provide transparent statistics.
The Devastated Economy and Explosive Poverty: Key Drivers of Domestic Violence
Explosive poverty and the collapse of people’s livelihoods—resulting from an exhausted and devastated economy caused by anti-people policies, plundering, and looting of national wealth by Iran’s clerical regime, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)—are among the main factors behind the rise in violence against women. As a result, every year we witness increasing domestic violence, femicide, child abuse, forced marriages of girls—particularly young girls—driven by severe poverty and other social harms under laws that discriminate against women in Iran. Beyond the inefficiency of statistical systems in Iran, the regime’s lack of transparency and deliberate minimization of social harm prevent an accurate assessment of the real situation. Therefore, figures and statistics published by government sources should be considered cautiously, as the actual numbers are likely far higher.
Zurich Exhibition Demands End to Executions and Freedom for Iran’s Political Prisoners
Zurich, Switzerland – November 22, 2025 – Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held an exhibition to protest the Iranian regime’s increasing use of the death penalty, particularly against political prisoners. The event also expressed solidarity with the “No to Execution” campaign.
Langenthal Exhibition Demands End to Executions and Freedom for Iran’s Political Prisoners
Langenthal, Switzerland – November 22, 2025 – Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held an exhibition to protest the Iranian regime’s increasing use of the death penalty, particularly against political prisoners. The event also expressed solidarity with the “No to Execution” campaign.
Gothenburg Rally Condemns Iran’s Human Rights Abuses and Voices Strong Support for the Iranian Resistance
Gothenburg, Sweden – November 22, 2025 – Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a rally coinciding with the adoption of the 72nd UN General Assembly Third Committee resolution condemning human rights violations in Iran. During the gathering, Iranian supporters of the Resistance congratulated the people of Iran on the passage of this resolution and reaffirmed their determination to continue the struggle for human rights, freedom, democracy, and justice in Iran.
Overcrowding Crisis in Ward 7 of Evin Prison Following the Transfer of Over 200 Financial Prisoners
Reports indicate that the sudden transfer of more than 200 financial prisoners from Fashafuyeh Prison to Ward 7 of Evin Prison has created an unprecedented crisis inside the facility. The move, carried out without any expansion of basic infrastructure or services, has resulted in extreme overcrowding, severe shortages of sanitation facilities, restricted living space, and heightened psychological and physical pressure on prisoners. Political prisoners held in this ward are now exposed to intensified risks due to the mixing of categories and the collapse of minimum living standards. Informed sources confirm that Evin Prison officials, including the prison director, transferred the group of more than 200 prisoners without providing any additional resources.
Tehran Advances Nuclear Weapons Program with Covert Russian Assistance
The news outlet Ynet, citing intelligence reports, wrote that Iran’s regime is secretly advancing its nuclear weapons program with direct and covert assistance from the Russian government. According to this report, published on Sunday, November 23, a delegation affiliated with the Ministry of Defense of Iran’s regime visited a Russian military technology company that is on the U.S. sanctions list. Ynet added that the purpose of the cooperation between Tehran and Moscow is “to complete the final stage” of the regime’s plan to “design a nuclear weapon.” According to Ynet, Iran’s regime is using laser technology and modeling—with covert Russian help—to validate nuclear weapon design without testing, making international monitoring more difficult.
A State-Backed Platform Enabling Child Marriage in Iran
The “Adam and Eve” matchmaking platform openly facilitates child marriage with institutional support, exposing a systemic legal vacuum and the regime’s role in normalizing the exploitation of children. The Iranian matchmaking website known as “Adam and Eve” has created a direct pathway for child marriage in the country, allowing children as young as thirteen to be registered as marriage candidates. Although the platform brands itself as a facilitator of marriage, evidence from its registration system shows that anyone born in 2010 or 2012 can be entered as a potential spouse without any restrictions or verification of age or identity. This structure enables parents to create full marriage profiles for their underage children. Much of this registration activity originates from deprived regions where early marriage reflects not only entrenched cultural norms but the deeper crisis of poverty, inequality, and the absence of legal protection for minors.