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Iran’s Military Supply Line to Houthi Terrorists Exposed by Dissident Group
FIRST ON FOX – An exiled Iranian resistance group has uncovered damning evidence showing top regime officials’ direct involvement in supporting the Houthis in their attacks against ships in the Red Sea.
Fox News Digital reviewed evidence provided by The People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) that claims to show how the Iranian-backed terror proxy based in northern Yemen is supplied by Tehran. The Houthis have conducted more than 50 attacks targeting ships traversing the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden since Oct. 7.
The MEK noted several methods and locations that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) uses to ship a variety of weaponry, including drones, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, anti-ship mines, radar equipment and communication systems, to the Houthis. They noted that some of the missiles in the Houthis’ possession are manufactured by the Aerospace Industries Organization, which has been sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department.
UPDATE: 8:30 AM
EU to Sanction 9 Iranian Entities for Supplying Drones to Russia, Including Defence Minister
BRUSSELS, May 24 (Reuters) – EU governments agreed on Friday to put nine Iranian entities, including Iran’s Defence Minister Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani, on its sanctions list for supplying drones to Russia, which Moscow uses in its war against Ukraine, EU diplomats said.
The agreement struck among ambassadors of EU governments in Brussels, called the COREPER, will be made public after endorsement by EU foreign ministers meeting on Monday.
“The COREPER agreed with 9 listings under the Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Some technical details are still being worked out, but (EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep) Borrell will announce the political agreement at Foreign Affairs Council on Monday,” one diplomat said.
UPDATE: 7:00 AM
The Legacy of PMOI’s Founders
June 25th marks the 52nd anniversary of the martyrdom of the founders of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), Mohammad Hanifnejad, Saeed Mohsen, and Asghar Badizadegan, along with two PMOI Central Committee members, Mahmoud Asgarizadeh and Rasoul Meshkinfam.
Less than seven years after its founding, the PMOI lost its founders. But five decades later, the movement is stronger than ever, with members and supporters across the country and the globe. June 25th is a significant day in the history of the PMOI, and indeed in the history of the Iranian people’s struggle. The sacrifices they made paved the way for generations of PMOI members and supporters who followed them.
The Criterion of True Alternatives to Iran’s Regime
On the internet, we witness a lively and dynamic scene of political, social, professional, and cultural activities by Iranians. A considerable portion of these diverse activities is devoted to the struggle against the mullahs’ dictatorship and sheds light on the regime’s crimes and corruption. When we consider many of these valuable activities together, we arrive at a collection that is happening in parallel but lacks the characteristics of an alternative. For example, many articles, speeches, interviews, and podcasts are published with the theme of exposing and shedding light on the crimes, but their totality does not possess the character and features of an alternative that would pose a real challenge to the regime.
The Crumbling Social Capital of Iran’s Regime
In a recent debate aired on Iranian state media, sociologists Dr. Ahmad Bokharai and Dr. Mohsen Redadi provided a stark assessment of the rapidly declining social capital of the Iranian regime. Their candid remarks shed light on the chaotic state of affairs and the deep-rooted problems plaguing the Islamic Republic.
According to Dr. Bokharai, a member of the academic faculty and director of the Sociology Department at an Iranian university, “Iranian society is semi-authoritarian, and in such a society, we cannot talk about social capital.” He cited several indicators, including low voter turnout, eroding trust in institutions, and declining life satisfaction, as evidence of Iran’s dwindling social capital.
Bokharai identified 25 factors contributing to this decline, ranging from the influence of global culture and the erosion of values to self-centeredness, a weak educational system, and a decline in mental health.
Iranian Regime Forces Businesses to Close for Raisi Mourning
While numerous video reports of people celebrating the death of Ebrahim Raisi have been published in recent days, some sources report mandatory business closures for mourning the president of the Iranian regime in certain cities.
A video report from the city of Baharestan in Isfahan province, published on Wednesday, May 22, shows the forced closure of the daily market under the pretext of “public mourning” following the death of Ebrahim Raisi.
While a police car is seen in the image, a citizen says, “They didn’t let people come and sell their goods today,” and those who “set up their stalls had to come with cars to take their goods away, and unfortunately, they are not letting people do their work.”
Iran: Labor Strikes Continue Over Wages
Labor strikes over wages continued on Wednesday, May 22, by project workers of “Azmoon Metal, Electrical, and Instrumentation of Niro Ara Andish Company.”
The protesters are demanding an immediate wage increase and the payment of overdue salaries, some of which have not been paid since March. According to the report, on Tuesday, May 21, several project workers went on strike in various facilities including Asaluyeh Petrochemical, Bushehr, Sar Cheshmeh Copper Complex, and Dehloran Petrochemical.
According to this report, workers from “Gostaresh Sanat Padena Company,” electrical and instrumentation workers of “Setareh Taraz Company” at Site One in Bushehr, electrical and instrumentation workers of “Jahanpars Company” in Sar Cheshmeh Copper Complex, “Dehloran Petrochemical” in Dasht Abbas, and the paint and insulation workers of “Sazeh Pad Company” at Site One in Bushehr walked out of their workshops in protest.
Helicopter Crash Details: Investigative Reports Highlight Inconsistencies
A few days after the crash of Raisi’s helicopter and his companions, doubts, and speculations about the cause and circumstances of the crash have intensified. Raisi and his companions were killed in the helicopter crash, but questions and conjectures about the cause of their deaths persist. Some in the media and on social platforms share predictions by astrologers and fortune-tellers who allegedly foretold such an incident. Others go further, suggesting internal and external conspiracy plots against Raisi’s life, without addressing the critical questions of how and why.
The nature of such incidents always invites such speculations. In some cases, these doubts and conjectures ultimately reveal hidden secrets that authorities and related organizations have kept concealed. Nevertheless, aside from these theories and possibilities, the information released by government officials about this incident is noteworthy.
Berlin, Germany—May 23, 2024: MEK Supporters Exhibition in Solidarity With the Iranian Revolution
Berlin, Germany—May 23, 2024: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held an exhibition to express solidarity with the Iranian Revolution. They also protested against the increasing wave of executions carried out by the Iranian regime.
Freedom-Loving Iranians in Los Angeles Celebrate the Death of Raisi, the Mass Murderer of Iranian Youth
Los Angeles, California—May 21, 2024: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) celebrated the death of Ebrahim Raisi the mass murderer of Iranian youth.
Freedom-Loving Iranians in San Francisco Celebrate the Death of Raisi, the Mass Murderer of Iranian Youth
San Francisco, California—May 21, 2024: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) celebrated the death of Ebrahim Raisi the mass murderer of Iranian youth.
Also, read Iran News in Brief – May 24, 2024