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Two Iranian ‘Judges of Death’ Gunned Down in Tehran
An armed assailant fatally shot two notorious Iranian judges inside the Islamic Republic’s supreme court on Saturday. Judges Mohammad Moghiseh and Ali Razini were known for ordering harsh sentences, including executions, during their decades-long careers. Such judges are known as “judges of death” and “executioners” in Iran.
Iran’s judiciary said a “planned assassination” was carried out by “an armed infiltrator” inside the Supreme Court building in Tehran, the capital.
“Based on preliminary investigations, the individual in question neither had a case in the Supreme Court nor was a visitor to its branches,” the judiciary said in a report.
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How Regime Policies Destroy Iran’s Infrastructure and Livelihoods
Under the mullahs’ rule, Iran’s vital infrastructure and the livelihoods of the people are being destroyed at an accelerating pace. This has led to the near cessation of the nation’s daily functions. The predatory political system seeks to push people’s lives and livelihoods to the margins, all to sustain the regime. However, these burdens are so overwhelming that they even choke the regime’s political machinery itself.
The effects of plundering and destroying essential infrastructure have reached people’s lungs and their ability to breathe. Air pollution caused the closure of 22 cities on January 11-12. Meanwhile, the destruction of energy systems has led to continuous power outages during the cold winter, disrupting employment and income.
Iranian Mullahs About to Face a Trump Tornado
The Iranian regime is at its weakest point since Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini hijacked the 1979 revolution to seize power. Their Shi’ite axis of resistance in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon has crumbled with the decapitation of Hamas and Hezbollah and the fall of the brutal Assad regime. Even Vladimir Putin was unable to save their mutual friend and ally – Bashar al-Assad – from overthrow. Now they face the daunting prospect of another four years with Donald Trump in charge in America. He will hold the mullahs to account. He has appointed General Keith Kellogg, former National Security Advisor to Vice President Mike Pence, as his envoy for Ukraine and Russia.
Zeinab Jalalian: Denied Medical Treatment and Over 100 Days Without Family Visits
Zeinab Jalalian, a political prisoner serving a life sentence, continues to endure her incarceration in Yazd Prison under harsh conditions without access to specialized medical care.
This Kurdish political prisoner exiled to Yazd Prison in violation of the principle of separation of crimes, has been barred from visiting her family for more than 100 days.
Zeinab Jalalian suffers from kidney, gastrointestinal, and eye ailments. However, due to obstruction by prison officials, she has been denied adequate and consistent medical treatment. Prison authorities have refused to provide her with the results of medical tests and imaging conducted in late October, effectively halting her treatment. Moreover, as per the orders of the Intelligence Ministry, she has been denied family visits since September 22, 2024—a ban that persists months later.
The Housing Crisis in Iran: A Growing Challenge for Millions
The surge in housing prices in Iran, coupled with the stark disparity between incomes and housing costs, has made homeownership an unattainable dream for many citizens. This crisis has deeply affected a significant portion of society, leaving a growing number of Iranians struggling to secure affordable housing. According to the state-run daily Shargh, even in economically disadvantaged areas of Iranian cities, housing prices have reached astronomical levels. The report highlights that homes under 100 square meters, often with only one bedroom, now cost no less than two billion tomans. For instance, in Tehran’s Azari neighborhood, a 54-square-meter house built in 2009 with one bedroom is priced at 3.1 billion tomans. Similarly, in the Navab neighborhood, a 39-square-meter house lacking parking and an elevator costs two billion tomans. In the Kahrizak area, a two-bedroom house built in 2018 is being sold for 2.053 billion tomans.
Iran Faces Severe Water Crisis: A Looming Challenge for Energy and Agriculture
The water storage levels in Iran’s dams have plummeted dramatically, raising significant concerns about water supply sustainability. If the current decrease in rainfall is not mitigated by the end of winter, the water crisis could escalate, exacerbating the “big deficit” that Iran’s Minister of Energy has openly described as a potential catastrophe. Official reports reveal alarming figures: as of January 12, 2025, six dams have less than 10% water storage, while the overall reservoir capacity stands at just 44%. This decline highlights the persistent inefficiency in managing Iran’s energy and water resources. While summer electricity shortages have become a recurring issue, experts now warn of an impending water shortage that could make the upcoming summer particularly challenging.
The Departure of Foreign Investors from Iran Amid Rising Exchange Rates
Following the exodus of foreign investors from Iran, Fatemeh Maqsoudi, spokesperson for the regime’s Majlis (Parliament) Economic Commission, stated that exchange rate fluctuations and the decline in people’s purchasing power have rendered economic activities in Iran unjustifiable, leading foreigners to leave the country.
Media outlets, however, attribute the primary cause of investors’ departure to Donald Trump’s return to the White House. In this context, the state-run Tejarat News website reported that the domino effect of the withdrawal of a few foreign investors in Iran has begun.
According to this news website, following the departure of Saudi Arabia’s Savola from Iran, the Hyperstar chain stores will leave next. The Tehran City Council has agreed to transfer ownership of the Hyperstar property in the Bakri branch, located in District 5 of Tehran, to Bank Shahr.
Berlin: MEK Supporters’ Exhibition Highlights 29th Free Iran Telethon and Denounces Human Rights Violations
Bern, Switzerland: MEK Supporters’ Exhibition Highlights 29th Free Iran Telethon and Denounces Human Rights Violations
