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Iran Nuclear Tensions Escalate as White House Reaffirms Trump’s Red Line
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reaffirmed U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance against the Iranian regime’s nuclear ambitions during a press briefing on Tuesday, making it clear that preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear capabilities remains a “red line” for his administration.
“The president has made it very clear that he will never allow Iran to have nuclear capabilities,” Leavitt stated. “That is a red line that he has drawn, and he will not allow that to happen.”
Her remarks come as Trump reactivates his “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran, reviving sanctions and seeking to curb the regime’s nuclear activities. The policy shift follows the regime’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s outright rejection of new negotiations with the United States, casting doubt on diplomatic prospects.
When asked why Trump remains open to a deal despite the Supreme Leader’s refusal, Leavitt emphasized his negotiation prowess. Since returning to office in 2025, Trump has escalated economic pressure on Iran, particularly targeting its oil exports. While he has expressed a preference for a diplomatic resolution, he has also warned of severe consequences should Iran pursue nuclear weapons development.
Tehran, for its part, has dismissed Washington’s threats and insists on continuing its nuclear and missile programs. Iranian officials have repeatedly ruled out talks with the U.S.
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Iranian Regime’s Influence in Syria Draws U.S. Condemnation at UN Security Council Meeting
The United States has once again condemned Iran’s ongoing interference in Syria, warning of its attempts to reestablish influence through newly formed militant groups. During a UN Security Council briefing on Syria’s political and humanitarian situation, Ambassador Dorothy Shea, the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, underscored the Iranian regime’s destabilizing role in the country. “For many years, the Assad regime allowed Iran and its terrorist proxies, including Hizballah, to use Syrian territory to threaten regional security and traffic dangerous weapons,” Shea stated, adding that despite Iran’s supposed withdrawal from Syria, there are “warning signs” that Tehran is actively working to regain a foothold.
The ambassador pointed to newly formed groups in Syria, which, according to reports, have been receiving financial and logistical support from Iran and are inciting violence, including efforts to draw Israel into direct conflict. Shea called on the international community to confront the regime’s destabilizing actions, stating, “We must collectively call on Iran to stop undermining Syria’s stability and security.”
The remarks reflect growing concerns within Washington over Tehran’s persistent military entrenchment in Syria, despite claims of a reduced presence. The UN briefing also addressed ongoing armed hostilities in northern Syria, where the United States continues to seek a ceasefire to enable local forces to focus on counterterrorism operations against ISIS.
The remarks come amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, as U.S. officials warn that Iran’s resurgence in Syria poses a direct threat to regional security and could further complicate efforts for a political resolution to the conflict.
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Iran’s Regime Embarrasses Itself on Anniversary of 1979 Revolution
Every year, the Iranian regime attempts to salvage its fractured and dire situation or to feign popular support by holding the so-called Ten Days of Dawn (Decade of Fajr), a series of celebrations commemorating the anniversary of the 1979 revolution. Preparations for these state-organized events begin long in advance, and all government bodies are mobilized to maximize participation.
This year, more than ever, the regime focused on revitalizing this lackluster display with various well-known ploys, yet the result was more shameful than ever. Statements by regime supreme leader Ali Khamenei reveal the regime’s need for this mobilization:
“My insistence on the maximum and general presence of the Iranian nation is because I see and know that the unified presence of the people, the enthusiastic, hopeful, and powerful presence of the people, will disappoint the enemy; when the enemy is disappointed, it will lose its effectiveness.
How Regime Corruption Fuels the Public Health Crisis in Iran
In its endless streams of crimes against the people, Iran’s regime is willing to strangle even “oxygen” and “air” to maintain its hold on power. Fuel shortages amid deadly cold and the deaths of thousands due to air pollution are yet another disaster of the clerical regime, despite Iran possessing the second-largest natural gas reserves in the world. According to regime-affiliated media, on Tuesday, February 11, most schools across various provinces were closed due to air pollution and severe cold. The state-run Khabar Online reported, “The Tehran Meteorological Office has warned about the gradual accumulation of pollutants and declining air quality until Thursday, February 13.”
Iran Faces Looming Pharmaceutical Crisis as Pharmacies Grapple with Unpaid Debts
The Iranian Pharmacists Association has issued a stark warning about an impending pharmaceutical crisis due to the government’s failure to settle its debts with pharmacies. In a letter addressed to the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, the association demanded the immediate and full payment of outstanding debts, cautioning that failure to act would lead to severe disruptions in the country’s drug supply.
The crisis stems from the failure of the Social Security Organization and the Targeted Subsidies Organization to fulfill their financial obligations to pharmacies. According to the Pharmacists Association, these organizations have not paid their debts for months, resulting in a critical liquidity shortage for pharmacies and the broader pharmaceutical supply chain.
Iran’s Deepening Food Crisis: A Reality Beyond Political Promises
Masoud Pezeshkian, the Iranian regime’s president, who had pledged during his election campaign to address economic challenges, has failed to deliver on his promises. Nearly six months into his administration, instead of providing an explanation for the lack of progress, he remarked, “If the enemy surrounds us, we will not die of hunger.”
However, even official data from government institutions—including the Central Bank, the Statistics Center, the Ministry of Cooperatives Labour and Social Welfare, and the Parliamentary Research Center—paint a starkly different picture.
Food poverty in Iran is severe, with many citizens unable to meet minimum nutritional requirements. A significant number of patients not only struggle to afford treatment and medication but are unable even to see a doctor.
A Death-Row Political Prisoner’s Letter to His Daughter on Her Sixteenth Birthday
Manouchehr Fallah, a death-row political prisoner, writes a letter filled with love to his only daughter, Asal, on her sixteenth birthday. In this deeply emotional message, he speaks of the hardships of captivity and the shadow of his impending execution, a letter that is not only a testament to suffering but also a legacy of resilience and hope.
My Dearest Asal,
One day, the sun of freedom will rise over this land, a dawn that demands a heavy price. This time, fate has chosen me to pay for it. But remember, hope never dies, and one day, our homeland will break free from the chains of oppression and tyranny.
The Poverty Line in Iran: A Worsening Situation
According to estimates by economic and social experts, the relative poverty line in Iran has reached approximately 350 million rials (about $370) per month. This figure highlights the deep gap between the income of wage earners and the actual cost of living in the face of severe inflation. Currently, the minimum wage for a worker with two children is around 110 million rials (about $116). Hamid Haj Esmaeili, a labor market expert, told the state-run Khabar Online that before making any decisions regarding the minimum wage, the government must first define the poverty line as a clear and reliable economic indicator. He stressed the need for the government and statistical institutions such as the Statistical Center of Iran and the Central Bank to have the courage to present a realistic definition of the poverty line, arguing that “without this step, negotiations on setting the minimum wage will be fruitless.”
Iran’s Economy in Freefall: A Looming Hunger Crisis
Iran’s economy, long plagued by structural inflation, is now facing an alarming crisis as food price inflation outpaces general inflation. This phenomenon has had severe repercussions for low- and middle-income households, pushing the country to the brink of widespread hunger.
According to official data from the Iranian Statistical Center, point-to-point inflation in January 2025 reached 31.8%. However, beyond this concerning figure lies the stark reality of skyrocketing prices of essential goods, which have exacerbated economic disparities and placed millions of Iranians in a precarious situation.
The Teacher Shortage Crisis in Iran and the Decline in Student Performance
Nader Karimi Beiranvand, Director General of Secondary Education at the Ministry of Education, stated that the “teacher shortage crisis” is one of the most serious challenges facing the education system and has a direct impact on the quality of education across the country.
According to the state-run ISNA news agency, Karimi said, “This issue is no longer limited to underprivileged areas, and even provinces such as Tehran are experiencing a severe teacher shortage.”
He noted that despite the hiring of new teachers in the past two years, the rising number of secondary school students has made the shortage even more noticeable, and addressing it remains one of the main challenges for the education system.
Iranian Intelligence Agents Arrest Two Christian Citizens in Tehran
Iranian intelligence agents have arrested two Christian citizens in Tehran. The detainees have been identified as Naser Nourd Gol-Tapeh and Joseph Shahbazian.
According to reports, in the early hours of Thursday, February 6, 2025, security forces raided the residence of Joseph Shahbazian in Tehran and Naser Nourd Gol-Tapeh in the city of Parand, arresting both individuals. Following their detention, they were transferred to Evin Prison.
Naser Nourd Gol-Tapeh has begun a hunger strike in protest against what he calls his unlawful detention since his arrival at Evin Prison.
Both Shahbazian and Gol-Tapeh have previously been arrested on charges related to their Christian faith and the expression of their religious beliefs.
Arrest and Sentencing of Political Prisoner Peyman Kazemi in Iran
Peyman Kazemi, a 30-year-old political activist, was arrested at his private residence in Amlash on Friday, March 8, 2024, by intelligence forces and transferred to an undisclosed location. According to informed sources, when his family visited the police station to inquire about his status, they were referred to the IRGC intelligence department. According to published information, Peyman Kazemi was sentenced to five years in prison—of which three years are enforceable—on charges of “propaganda against the regime,” “insulting the leader,” and “spreading false information.” He is currently serving his sentence in Rudsar Prison.
Peyman Kazemi has not taken any leave during his imprisonment and has declared that he will never request furlough from the prison authorities. He stated: “They will be forced to open the prison gates on my release day, and I will walk out with my head held high.”
MEK Supporters Exhibition in Paris Sheds Light on Human Rights Violations in Iran
Paris, France – February 11, 2025: Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held an exhibition to shed light on the Iranian regime’s escalating human rights violations and to express solidarity with the ongoing Iranian Revolution.
Gothenburg, February 11, 2025: MEK Supporters Stand in Solidarity with ‘No to Executions’ Campaign
Gothenburg, Sweden – February 11, 2025: Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a rally in solidarity with the No to Executions Campaign, marking the twenty-first consecutive week of their movement. The campaign is a response to the Iranian regime’s continued executions in its prisons.