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Iran, Rajavi: “The Regime Will Never Give Up Nuclear Weapons, Urgent Sanctions Needed”
Brussels, August 28, 2025 – The Iranian regime will never abandon its nuclear project, despite international pressure and the activation of the sanctions snapback mechanism. This was reiterated in a statement by Maryam Rajavi, the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), who stressed the urgency of enforcing UN Security Council resolutions to counter Tehran’s atomic ambitions.
Rajavi described the recent diplomatic talks between European foreign ministers and the Iranian representative as “fruitless,” adding that the failure of the deputy foreign ministers’ meeting in Geneva on August 26 was further proof of an undeniable reality: the mullahs’ regime has no intention of relinquishing its nuclear program. For this reason, she emphasized, the activation of the “snapback” mechanism under UN Security Council Resolution 2231—which allows for the immediate reinstatement of international sanctions against Iran—is more necessary than ever.
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Imagery Shows Sanitization Effort at the Attacked Mojdeh Site a.k.a. the “Lavisan 2” Campus
High-resolution MAXAR Technologies satellite imagery taken on July 3 and August 19, 2025, of the Mojdeh (also known as Lavisan 2) site obtained by the Institute shows a significant effort by Iran to rapidly demolish damaged or destroyed buildings, likely to sanitize any incriminating nuclear weapons research and development activities. The IAEA established a direct connection between Iran’s Amad Plan and the Mojdeh site but was never able to visit the site or interview key associated personnel.
European Ministers Tell U.S. They’ll Trigger “Snapback” Sanctions Against Iran
The foreign ministers of France, Germany, the U.K. and the EU foreign policy chief told Secretary of State Marco Rubio they will trigger the “snapback” sanctions mechanism against Iran on Thursday, three sources with direct knowledge told Axios.
Why it matters: The “snapback” mechanism automatically reimposes all UN Security Council sanctions that were lifted under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
- The move is expected to increase the economic pressure on Iran and likely lead to an Iranian retaliation.
- Iranian officials have threatened in the past that triggering the “snapback” mechanism would lead it to withdraw from the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT).
U.N. Atomic Agency Chief Given Security Protection Over Iran Threat
United Nations atomic agency chief Rafael Grossi has been receiving round-the-clock protection for weeks following a specific Iranian threat, according to people familiar with the matter.
The elite unit of Austria’s security services is protecting Grossi after the country’s intelligence agency received information of a threat to the International Atomic Energy Agency chief from a third party, according to a person involved in the case. The IAEA is based in Vienna.
Iran accused Grossi of helping spark Israel’s 12-day war in June, saying that his reports on Iran’s nuclear work were biased and spread baseless concerns about Iran’s nuclear activities. Top Iranian officials called for him to be put on trial and ousted from his job.
After the fighting ended, Grossi pulled International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors out of Iran because of concerns for their safety in a discreet operation that saw them evacuated by road. That operation was done with Tehran’s consent.
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Iran’s Weakness Is Opportunity for Change, Not War
The Islamic Republic of Iran is fast approaching the Aug. 30 deadline set by the United Kingdom, France, and Germany to demonstrate cooperation over its nuclear program and thus avoid the re-implementation of UN sanctions suspended under the 2015 nuclear deal.
The U.S. withdrew from that agreement in 2018, and by the following year Iran was openly violating its commitments, enriching uranium to 60% purity — a step away from weapons-grade.
Earlier this year, the regime had accumulated enough material for an estimated ten nuclear devices. In June, the International Atomic Energy Agency’s board of governors formally recognized Iran as being in violation of the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Australia’s Expulsion of Iranian Ambassador Vindicates Decades of Resistance Warnings on Tehran’s Terror Embassies
Australia has taken the unprecedented step of expelling the Iranian regime’s ambassador and announced plans to designate its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization—the first such ambassadorial expulsion since World War Two. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed on Tuesday that the decision was a direct response to credible intelligence linking Tehran to “extraordinary and dangerous acts of aggression orchestrated by a foreign nation on Australian soil.”
The regime was found to have directed antisemitic arson attacks in 2024 against a Jewish restaurant in Sydney and a synagogue in Melbourne. According to Australian authorities, Tehran deliberately sought to “disguise its involvement” by using criminals and “members of organised crime gangs to do their bidding.” This was a calculated attempt to “undermine social cohesion and sow discord” within Australia, a tactic the Iranian regime has perfected over decades.
Tina Delju: New Prison Sentence for University Lecturer and Former Political Prisoner
Tina Delju, a university lecturer, political science graduate, and social activist from Rasht, has once again been sentenced to prison by the Iranian judiciary.
According to a ruling issued by Branch 3 of the Revolutionary Court in Rasht, she has been sentenced to one year in prison on charges of “propaganda against the state.”
Tina Delju has a history of multiple convictions. In a similar case before the same court, she had previously been sentenced to one year in prison and was released after serving 40 days in detention under electronic monitoring.
Dr. Anna Záborská: A Steadfast Voice for Human Rights and Women’s Freedom in Iran
Dr. Anna Záborská was born on June 7, 1948, in Zurich, Switzerland. She completed her medical studies at Comenius University in Slovakia and practiced medicine in several countries, including Algeria and Slovakia.
In 1998, she entered the political arena, being elected as a member of the Slovak National Parliament. From 2004 to 2019, she served as a Member of the European Parliament, during which she chaired the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality. In 2020, she joined the Slovak National Council, where she served until her passing on August 20, 2025.
Gothenburg: Rally Against Executions in Iran, Marking 83rd Week of “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign
Gothenburg, Sweden – August 26, 2025: Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) gathered in Gothenburg to mark the 48th consecutive week of local participation in the global “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign. The movement protests the Iranian regime’s escalating wave of executions and systematic repression.
Growing Support for Brussels Free Iran Rally on September 6, 2025
Prominent figures worldwide back the Brussels Free Iran Rally on September 6, 2025
The Brussels Free Iran Rally on September 6, 2025, continues to gain momentum with new endorsements from influential figures.
Qarchak Prison: The Slaughterhouse of Human Dignity and Forgotten Justice – Part 2
The transfer of women political prisoners from Evin Prison to Qarchak in Varamin is one of the clearest examples of the regime ruling Iran’s systematic policy of repression. These transfers are not the result of overcrowding or administrative needs, but deliberate punitive measures designed to break the resistance of women political prisoners. Especially after the Israeli missile strike on Evin in October 2022, this practice intensified, sending many women political prisoners to Qarchak – rightly known as the “Hell for Women.” This report, based on documented evidence and testimonies, examines the scope of this policy and its human and legal consequences.
Evin Prison in Tehran, though notorious as a symbol of repression, is not comparable to Qarchak. Following widespread protests in recent years, and particularly after the 2022 attack on Evin, the regime decided to transfer many women political prisoners from Evin to Qarchak.
The Real Price of Electricity for Industries in Iran Has Increased Up To 30 Times
The results of a study show that the real price of electricity for industries in Iran is up to seven times higher than the official rates. Between 2018 and 2025, the official price of industrial electricity rose about 12 times, while in practice the real increase has been around 30 times.
According to a study by the Institute for Trade Studies and Research, published on Sunday, August 24, in the current conditions of the country, industrial electricity bills include not only the base rate but also additional costs such as obligations under Article 16, non-green electricity purchases, fuel price differences, and transit costs.
Iran Faces National Catastrophe as Land Subsidence Threatens Cities, Agriculture, and Cultural Heritage
Iran is facing one of the gravest environmental disasters in its modern history—land subsidence that threatens not only farmlands and infrastructure but also the very territorial stability of the country. What began as a hidden crisis beneath the ground has now emerged as a national threat that endangers entire cities and even world-renowned cultural monuments. Ali Baitollahi, head of the Engineering Seismology and Risk Department of the Iranian Road, Housing, and Urban Development Research Center, warned on August 23 that Iran ranks third globally in the scale of land subsidence. This crisis, he explained, is the direct result of decades of reckless groundwater exploitation and the destruction of natural reserves.
Iran’s Subsidy Cuts Push Millions into Greater Poverty
The Iranian regime has accelerated its controversial subsidy elimination policy, cutting millions of citizens from financial support programs in the name of “targeted reform.” While officials claim this move is necessary to address the government’s ballooning budget deficit, the policy has provoked widespread anger and left many low-income families struggling to survive amid soaring inflation.
The regime’s Organization for Targeted Subsidies recently announced stricter criteria for identifying recipients. According to the new rule, households with an income below 10 million tomans per month—after deducting housing costs—will remain eligible for cash subsidies and commodity vouchers. The regime’s Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare said this policy was based on a parliamentary resolution and would rely on banking, income, and asset indicators to determine eligibility.