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UPDATE: 1:00 PM CEST
Exclusive: Iran to Send Russia Launchers for Short-Range Missiles, Sources Say
WASHINGTON/LONDON May 9 (Reuters) – Iran is preparing to deliver in the near future launchers for short-range ballistic missiles that the U.S. said Tehran sent to Russia last year for use against Ukraine, according to two Western security officials and a regional official.
The delivery of the Fath-360 launchers – if it occurs – would help support Russia’s grinding assault on its neighbor and reaffirm the deepening security ties between Moscow and Tehran.
With a 75-mile (120-km) range, the Fath-360 would give Moscow’s forces a new weapon to fire at Ukrainian frontline troops, nearby military targets, and population centers close to the border with Russia, analysts said.
UPDATE: 9:30 AM CEST
U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Lindsey Graham, and Tom Cotton Introduce Resolution Outlining Acceptable Outcome of U.S. Negotiations with Iran on its Nuclear Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) today introduced a resolution outlining the acceptable outcome of the United States’ negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. That outcome must include the complete dismantlement and destruction of Iran’s entire nuclear program.
“I’m grateful for the strong leadership President Trump continues to exhibit across the globe. As the most pro-Israel president the United States has ever had, he is restoring credible American deterrence on the world stage by actively advocating for Israel’s security. I’m proud to join my colleagues in reaffirming our support for the dismantlement and complete destruction of Iran’s entire nuclear program, to protect our allies and to secure our nation from future threats,” said Senator Britt.
Ukraine Imposes Sanctions Against Chinese, Iranian Companies
May 9 (Reuters) – Ukraine introduced sanctions against one Chinese and three Iranian companies on Friday, according to a presidential decree.
The sanctions list includes Smart Kit Technology Limited from Hong Kong, and Alvand Motorbuilding Industries Company, Bonyan Danesh Shargh Private Company and Pishro Sanat Aseman Sharif Private Company registered in Iran.
No reason was given in the decree for introducing restrictions but Ukraine has previously accused both China and Iran of supporting Russia’s war effort.
Fourth Man Arrested as Part of Counter Terrorism Policing Investigation
A 31-year-old man [D] was arrested at an address in north-west London this morning (Friday, 9 May) as part of the investigation, which is being led by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command. The man, who is an Iranian national, was arrested and detained under section 27 of the National Security Act 2023.
Three men, aged 39 [A], 44 [B], and 55 [C], were arrested on Saturday, 3 May as part of the investigation. Warrants of further detention have been sought and obtained for them today, meaning the three men [A – C] can be detained until Saturday, 17 May.
UPDATE: 8:30 AM CEST
Iran Engulfed by Protests as Regime’s Callousness and Corruption Fuel Nationwide Dissent
The past week in Iran has been marked by a surge of nationwide protests, fueled by the regime’s criminal negligence in the face of tragedy and its continued plundering of the nation’s wealth. From the grieving families in Bandar Abbas to the determined retirees and striking workers across numerous cities, the Iranian people are once again demonstrating their unyielding resolve to reclaim their country from the clutches of a corrupt and oppressive clerical dictatorship.
The week began under the shadow of the devastating Bandar Abbas disaster, a tragedy directly attributable to the regime’s criminal mismanagement and systemic corruption. While the nation mourned the loss of life and hundreds of workers remained missing, the mullahs’ regime callously announced an end to search and rescue operations on Saturday, May 3. This cruel decision, made while the fate of so many was still unknown, laid bare the regime’s utter contempt for human life.
Iran’s Deepening Water Crisis: Mismanagement, Corruption, and a Looming Environmental Catastrophe
As summer approaches each year, Iran’s chronic water crisis becomes more pronounced. Alarming declines in groundwater levels, widespread land subsidence, diminishing river flows, and the salinization of drinking water in several provinces all signal the arrival of another harsh season.
Across the country, headlines tell the story: “From Water Stress to Critical Conditions,” “A Very Difficult Water Year Ahead,” “Ten-Hour Drinking Water Outages Imminent,” and “Only 18% of Tehran’s Dam Capacity Filled.” These warnings, echoed by regime officials and media outlets alike, reflect a deepening crisis that threatens the country’s environmental stability and public well-being.
Army Commander of Iranian Regime: The Situation Is Very Sensitive, We Are on High Alert
Hamid Vahedi, the commander of the Air Force of the Iranian regime’s army, announced on Thursday, May 8, that all army fighter jets have been equipped with domestically produced ammunition, equipment, and long-range missiles and are on high alert.
This senior military official, speaking at a ceremony honoring families of fallen Air Force personnel, stressed that “we are in a very sensitive period,” adding: “Our country’s doctrine is defensive, but we will respond forcefully to any attack.”
These statements come as top Israeli officials have escalated their threats against Iran’s regime. Just hours before Vahedi’s remarks, Israel’s defense minister directly threatened Iran’s regime.
Iran: Death Sentence Issued for Political Prisoner Peyman Farahavar
Iran’s regime has sentenced political prisoner Peyman Farahavar to death. This sentence was issued due to his poems, writings, and positions in support of farmers, his protest against environmental destruction, widespread construction of luxury villas, and harmful economic policies in Gilan Province.
Iran Human Rights Society reported on Tuesday, May 6, that political prisoner Peyman Farahavar, a poet from Gilan, was sentenced to death for the charges of “rebellion” (baghi) and “enmity against God” (moharebeh), and to three months of imprisonment for “propaganda against the regime.” This verdict was issued on May 1 in a court session presided over by Judge Ahmad Darvish-Goftar, without the presence of a defense attorney.
Manchester Exhibition Denounces Executions in Iran, Urges International Action
Manchester, UK – May 8, 2025: The Academics in Exile Association, which supports the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), held a public bookstall and photo exhibition in Manchester to raise awareness about the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran—particularly the plight of political prisoners facing execution.