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Swedish Government Says Stockholm Mosque Used by Iran for Spying
STOCKHOLM, Feb 3 (Reuters) – Sweden’s government on Monday accused a Shi’ite Muslim mosque in Stockholm of being a platform for Iranian spying against Sweden and the Iranian diaspora.
Sweden’s Minister for Social Affairs said on X that the Swedish Security Service assessed that the Imam Ali Islamic Center in Stockholm was used by Iran as a platform to spy and conduct activities threatening security.
“This is extremely serious,” Jakob Forssmed said, and added that Sweden had stopped all state monetary aid to the centre. He added, without elaborating, that “an additional process” was under way.
UPDATE: 6:30 PM CET
Daniel Khalife, Former Soldier Who Spied for Iran, Jailed for More Than 14 Years
Daniel Khalife, a former soldier, has been sentenced to more than 14 years in custody and condemned as a “dangerous fool” for spying for Iran and escaping from prison.
In September 2023, Khalife, 23, sparked a high-profile manhunt when he broke out of HMP Wandsworth by clinging to the underside of a food delivery truck. At the time he was being held on remand for spying charges.
Last November, a jury at Woolwich crown court found him guilty of breaching the Official Secrets Act and the Terrorism Act by passing on information to Iran while he was serving in the army. During his trial, he also admitted to escaping from prison before his capture on a canal towpath by a plainclothes detective. He was cleared of carrying out a bomb hoax.
Bombshell Report: Iran’s Secret Nuclear Warhead Program Exposed at Space Program Sites
Iran is covertly developing long-range nuclear warheads at two heavily guarded missile sites, using its space program as a cover to advance its nuclear weapons capabilities, according to explosive new intelligence revealed by the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI).
Alireza Jafarzadeh, deputy director of NCRI’s U.S. office, presented the new findings, stating, “Now what we have found out and we’re releasing today is that the Iran regime has been covertly developing nuclear warheads in a site known as the Shahrud missile site — it’s a known site but not for this purpose.”
“The goal of this program,” he added, “is to build a nuclear warhead mounted on a solid fuel missile with a range of exceeding 3,000 kilometers (approximately 1,860 miles).”
Iran Racing to Fit Warheads to Missiles
Time is running short on efforts to stop the Iranian regime’s nuclear weapons development before its warheads and missiles are fitted together and ready to deploy and deliver to targets both near and far. At a January 31 press briefing, Deputy Director of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)’s Washington, D.C., office, Alireza Jafarzadeh, provided alarming new information about the Iranian regime’s race to fit nuclear warheads to its arsenal of solid-fuel Ghaem-100 ballistic missiles.
Citing information gathered by the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) inside Iran, Jafarzadeh emphasized the accelerated speed with which Tehran is devoting resources to developing nuclear warheads specifically designed for the nose cones of long-range missiles that can reach over 3,000 kilometers.
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PMOI Resistance Units in Zahedan Defy Wave of Executions by Iran’s Regime
On Friday, PMOI Resistance Units in Zahedan resumed their anti-regime activities through wall writings, raising protest banners, and distributing anti-regime leaflets across the city. These actions come in response to increasing repression and the rising number of executions targeting political prisoners and Baluch activists by the Iranian regime.
According to reports from local sources, these activities have been carried out in various parts of Zahedan, delivering clear protest messages and strong warnings to the Iranian regime. The escalation of such actions in Baluchestan indicates a growing wave of public anger and the people’s determination to overthrow the religious dictatorship.
46 Years of Clerical Rule in Iran: A Legacy of Lies and Decline
As Iran marks another anniversary of the 1979 revolution against the Shah’s dictatorship, the ruling clerical regime seizes the opportunity to promote its so-called achievements. However, the harsh reality of Iran’s current condition tells a different story—one of widespread destruction across all aspects of life.
There is no doubt that the mullahs have dragged Iran far below its true potential. Had a democratic government replaced the Shah’s dictatorship instead of theocratic rule, the country’s trajectory would have been dramatically different. After 46 years of clerical rule, the results require no speculation or complex analysis—the evidence speaks for itself. The regime’s most significant accomplishment is not progress, but a relentless pattern of lies and deception.
Iran’s Worsening Air Pollution Crisis: Lawmaker Confirms Widespread Mazut Burning in Power Plants
Despite years of warnings about the severe health risks associated with burning mazut in Iranian power plants, Somayeh Rafiei, spokesperson for the Parliament’s Agriculture Commission, has confirmed that all thermal power plants in the country have switched to using this highly polluting fuel.
On Saturday, February 1, Rafiei called for strict oversight from the governorate and the Tehran Province Environment Department to ensure compliance with decisions made by the Air Pollution Emergency Committee. Speaking to reporters, she highlighted the alarming air pollution levels in Tehran and confirmed that the “Montazer Ghaem” and “Shahid Rajaee” power plants—both major contributors to Tehran’s air pollution—are burning mazut.
The Rise in Food Prices in Iran Exacerbates Household Economic Hardships
The Statistical Center of Iran has reported a sharp increase in food prices, with more than one-third of essential commodities experiencing price hikes ranging between 40% and 103% in January 2025 compared to the previous year. The highest increases were recorded in legumes and fruits, deepening concerns over inflation and the growing food security crisis in the country. According to the latest report from the Statistical Center of Iran, the prices of many essential food items, including bread, grains, meat, dairy products, vegetables, and legumes, have soared to unprecedented levels. Some products have recorded double-digit price hikes, with eggplant rising by 40.6%, potatoes by more than 20%, and pasteurized butter witnessing a significant increase.
Repeated Arrests and the Security That Never Returns
On Friday, February 1, 2025, Arghavan Fallahi, a former political prisoner who was released from Evin Prison in late 2024, was arrested again. According to reports, Arghavan Fallahi, 22, was arrested on January 26, 2025, in Parand city and transferred to an unknown location. No information has been provided yet regarding the reason for her arrest, her place of detention, or her condition.
Arghavan Fallahi was arrested in November 2022, along with her father Nasrollah Fallahi, and her brother Ardalan Fallahi. This family was held for over two months in detention centers in Isfahan, where they were tortured and interrogated before being transferred to solitary confinement in Evin Prison’s Ward 209. They were tried on charges of “Membership in the Mojahedin-e Khalq,” “Conspiracy to commit crimes against internal and external security,” and “Propaganda against the regime” by Judge Iman Afshari.
Iran’s Empty Ports and Dying Trade
According to the PortWatch Global Index, the volume of goods entering and leaving Iran’s major ports has fallen to less than 1% of some key regional ports. Trade through Iran’s ports remains negligible compared to leading regional and global competitors.
Despite its strategic location, Iran operates with limited activity at two significant southern ports while countries like Oman and the UAE have secured a global role in maritime commerce. Key obstacles holding back Iran’s ports include:
- Lack of advanced docking facilities
- Weakness in loading and unloading technologies
- Failure to integrate into global value chains
Paris Free Iran Rally: Grand Demonstration in Paris on February 8, 2025
Paris, France – On February 8, 2025, a massive of activists, human rights advocates, and Iranian diaspora members will gather at Place Denfert-Rochereau in Paris for the Free Iran Rally. Organized by Call4Freedom.org and IranNet.org, the event seeks to amplify demands for justice, human rights, and freedom for the people of Iran.
The rally coincides with the anniversary of the 1979 revolution, a historic moment when the Iranian people overthrew the Shah’s dictatorship, only to see their movement co-opted by Ruhollah Khomeini, ushering in a new era of authoritarian rule under the mullahs. Today, more than four decades later, Iranians continue their struggle against tyranny, fighting for democracy and fundamental freedoms.
Australia: MEK Supporters Rally in Sydney and Melbourne to Protest Death Sentences and Demand the Release of Political Prisoners
Australia – January 30-31, 2025: Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) organized rallies and exhibitions in Sydney and Melbourne to condemn the death sentences of political prisoners affiliated with the PMOI, particularly Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, who face imminent execution. Protesters also called for the immediate release of all political prisoners.
Bucharest Exhibition Condemns Iran’s Regime Executions and Backs the Iranian Revolution
Bucharest, Romania – February 1, 2025: Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held an exhibition to express solidarity with the Iranian Revolution and condemn the Iranian regime’s increasing use of executions.