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Iran Terror Suspect Held Over Plot on British Soil ‘Very Well Connected to Tehran Regime’
A suspected Iranian terrorist accused of plotting a deadly attack in Britain was last night claimed to be ‘very well-connected’ to the regime in Tehran.
The man, one of five arrested on Saturday during coordinated raids, is also connected to prominent businesses in Iran via his family, The Telegraph reported. The alleged use of Iranian nationals, rather than proxies, to carry out an overseas terror attack suggests a change in tactics by the hostile state.
It may also be indicative of the significance of the purported plot. However, police have refused to say whether the alleged plan to target an unnamed premises was ‘state-sponsored’.
Counterterrorism officers also visited Iranian dissidents just days before the two plots were foiled, warning them of the threat posed by Tehran.
UPDATE: 7:00 AM CEST
International Unions Back Iranian Workers against ‘Dictatorships of Shah and Mullahs’
“Every worker’s cry: Death to the oppressor, be it Shah or Leader”; these slogans represent the protest lines of rebellious youth, displayed on a large banner hung from a bridge in Gorgan, a city in northern Iran, on International Workers’ Day on May 1.
This year’s Workers’ Day also witnessed international solidarity, as the Italian General Confederation of Labour (CGIL), with over 5 million members, and the Italian Labour Union (UIL), with over 2 million members, expressed support for Iranian workers.
In a statement, CGIL stated: “The Iranian government, from the era of the oppressive Pahlavi regime and the Shah’s dictatorship to the current rule of the mullahs’ dictatorship, fails to implement any of the conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO). Consequently, there is no law or protective umbrella to defend the minimum rights of workers in Iran.”
Devastating Surge in Femicide in Iran: At Least 21 Women Killed in 24 Days
In less than a month (24 days), Iran has witnessed a shocking wave of domestic violence that has left at least 21 women dead across various cities.
These killings—many carried out with extreme brutality, some in public spaces or in front of children—highlight the urgent crisis of gender-based violence and the absence of effective legal and social protections for women in Iran.
Most of the murders have been described by authorities as resulting from “family disputes,” “honor-related motives,” or “requests for divorce.” These vague labels not only obscure the gravity of the crimes but also reinforce systemic impunity and normalize violence against women within deeply patriarchal frameworks.
Somayeh Akhtarshomar: Iranian Court Upholds Dismissal of Kurdish Teacher
The Administrative Court of Justice in Iran has upheld the dismissal of Somayeh Akhtarshomar, an English teacher from Marivan, Kurdistan Province.
The court ruling, issued on April 27, 2025, rejected Akhtarshomar’s appeal against a prior decision by the Ministry of Education’s Board of Appeals. Her dismissal was initially ordered in March 2024 by the Primary Disciplinary Committee for Government Employees in Kurdistan Province. The Ministry’s Appeals Board reaffirmed the decision in October 2024.
According to official documents, Mrs. Akhtarshomar faces a series of politically and socially charged accusations. These include “spreading insulting content and false information against the state,” “membership in unauthorized teachers’ unions and online groups,” and “posting protest-related content in digital forums associated with teachers in Marivan, Sarvabad, and across Iran.”
Nuclear Talks Stalled: Enrichment Dispute Deepens U.S.–Iran Tensions
The cancellation of the fourth round of nuclear negotiations between the Iranian regime and the United States has not only frozen diplomatic progress but has also escalated tensions between officials on both sides. What began as an effort to return to the negotiating table has devolved into an intensifying war of words, raising questions about the viability of future talks and the possibility of deeper conflict.
At the heart of the current impasse lies a fundamental disagreement over uranium enrichment on Iranian soil. The U.S., under the Trump administration and spearheaded by Secretary of State Marco Rubio—who also serves as National Security Advisor—has taken an uncompromising stance. Washington demands a complete halt to domestic enrichment, even at low levels (under four percent), insisting that Iran’s regime must import nuclear fuel for civilian energy needs. In addition, the U.S. seeks to curb Tehran’s ballistic missile program and end its support for regional proxy militias.
Iran Has Become an Exporter of Software Developers
Following previous reports on the rising emigration of Iranian elites, the state-affiliated website Digiato reported that Iran has turned into an exporter of skilled programming professionals.
Digiato, highlighting the work of programmers across various Iranian cities delivering projects to clients in London, Berlin, or Toronto, wrote: “They export knowledge and code instead of goods or oil; with an internet full of restrictions and an uncertain future, but with skills that know no borders.”
Citing the 2024 Quera survey and emphasizing that only a subset of developers has preferred to remain in the country despite difficulties, Digiato added: “Only 20% of Iranian programmers have no desire to emigrate.”
Iran’s Defense Minister: If We Are Attacked, We Will Strike US Bases in the Region
Aziz Nasirzadeh, the defense minister of Iran’s regime, stated that if pushed into war, the regime will not hesitate to use weapons that have not been used before. He also warned that in the event of an attack on Iran; US bases located in neighboring countries will be considered targets.
The defense minister made these comments just a few hours after a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis struck Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport.
Pete Hegseth, the US Secretary of Defense, had warned Iran’s regime on April 30 that even if US negotiations with the regime advance, continued Iranian support for the Houthis will still carry consequences.
A New Wave of Executions in Iran: Gross Violations of the Right to Life and Fair Trial
In the first weeks of Persian month of Ordibehesht (from 21 April 2025), the Islamic Republic of Iran initiated a new round of executions, triggering global outrage among human rights activists. According to reports received, at least 66 prisoners were put to death in various prisons across the country within just the first two weeks of the month—a staggering total equivalent to over four executions a day, or one every six hours.
It was the 28th of April 2025 on Sunday that death sentences on at least nine prisoners were imposed in the Qazvin, Zahedan, and Birjand prisons. Saber Elyasi, 33, a prisoner from Langarud, was hanged on a charge of narcotics trafficking at Qazvin Prison. Nayeb Balouchi (Khan Mohammad Ozbakzehi), a father of multiple children and an inhabitant of Zahedan, was likewise put to death in Zahedan Prison on identical charges.
Prevention of Marzieh Farsi’s Medical Treatment in Evin Prison
Marzieh Farsi, a political prisoner held in the women’s ward of Evin Prison, is facing a deterioration of her physical condition due to cancer and the lack of adequate medical care. According to received reports, she suffers from severe and debilitating dizziness, and her treatment has been disrupted due to insufficient healthcare facilities inside the prison. An informed source reported that the prison doctor had prescribed medications to control her symptoms, but prison authorities have refused to deliver these medications to her. This neglect has further exacerbated Marzieh Farsi’s critical health condition.
Born in 1967 in Tehran and a mother of several children, Marzieh Farsi was first arrested in 2019 in Shahr-e Rey and sentenced to five years in prison. After serving three years, she was released in March 2023. However, she was re-arrested on August 21, 2023, coinciding with the anniversary of nationwide protests, and transferred to Ward 209 of Evin Prison.
Iranians Rally in Ottawa and Toronto to Honor Victims of Bandar Abbas Tragedy and Demand a #FreeIran2025
Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) gathered in both Ottawa and Toronto to honor the victims of the recent deadly explosion in Bandar Abbas, Iran. Participants held placards, lit candles, and chanted in solidarity with the families of the workers who lost their lives, expressing deep sorrow and condemnation.
Berlin Exhibition Exposes Iran’s Human Rights Violations and Surge in Political Executions
Berlin, Germany – May 3, 2025: Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a powerful exhibition and rally in Berlin to expose the worsening human rights crisis in Iran, with a spotlight on the sharp increase in executions of political prisoners.
Gothenburg Rally Supports Maryam Rajavi’s 10-Point Plan for Democracy and a Free Iran
Gothenburg, Sweden – May 3, 2025: Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) gathered in Gothenburg to reaffirm their steadfast backing of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), advocating it as the only democratic and viable alternative to the religious dictatorship ruling in Iran.