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The Struggle for Justice in Iran
On October 6, 2024, in Tehran’s Revolutionary Court, a somber scene unfolded that underscores the brutal clampdown on dissent in Iran. Seven political prisoners, including seasoned activists and young professionals, faced grave charges under the watchful eyes of the regime. The charges ranged from rebellion to membership in Iran’s principal democratic opposition movement, the National Council of Resistance of Iran, signaling a continued suppression of political opposition. This trial is not an isolated incident but a clear message from the Iranian regime: dissent will not be tolerated. Among the accused is Abolhassan Montazer, a 65-year-old with a storied history of political resistance dating back to the 1980s. Despite suffering from serious health conditions, Montazer faces charges that could lead to the most severe penalties. Alongside him are young professionals like Pouya Ghobadi and Vahid Bani-Amerian, whose only “crime” appears to be their unyielding demand for a free Iran.
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Iran’s Rebellious Youth Target Regime Symbols Amid Rising Executions and Crackdowns
On Saturday, November 9, Iran’s rebellious youth attacked regime targets in Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, and Mashhad in response to the increasing executions and massacres in Iran’s prisons, including:
– 94 executions from October 22 to November 8
– 441 executions during the tenure of regime president Masoud Pezeshkian
– 17 executions on Wednesday, November 8 alone
The rebellious youth also responded to the regime’s growing repressive measures against women and girls.
The targets of the attacks included:
Explosion at the headquarters of the Khomeini Foundation in Shiraz, which is responsible for looting the wealth of the country to serve the regime’s nefarious purposes
Trump’s Re-Election Raises Alarms in Iran’s Regime Media
The re-election of Donald Trump has thrown Iran’s regime media and political circles into a state of unease and speculation. In the wake of his victory, factions within the government voice differing opinions on how to manage what they anticipate could be a volatile period for Iran. Some are pushing for negotiations, while others urge caution and emphasize resilience. Some reformist figures have floated the idea of dialogue. In an interview with the state newspaper Entekhab on November 7, Nosratollah Tajik remarked, “He [Trump] is a businessman, and we can make a deal with him… but we have to see what concessions he wants.” This pragmatic tone reflects the belief that Trump’s transactional approach to politics might open a door for diplomacy, albeit with inevitable costs.
Meanwhile, the state-run Etemad warned Iran’s leadership of the risks ahead, recalling Trump’s previous policy of “maximum pressure.” The November 7 editorial stated, “The history of Iran’s relationship with the Trump administration has many complications. Trump is expressing maximum pressure against Iran. In a situation where Trump, Netanyahu, and their European and regional allies will form a united front, Iran needs a new strategic design… There should be another policy.”
Ideological Screening in Teacher Recruitment: Medieval Constraints in Iran’s Education System
Iran’s education system, overseen by the Ministry of Education under the clerical regime, faces an acute teacher shortage while also imposing strict, ideologically driven requirements on teacher candidates.
Reports highlight the Iranian regime’s medieval-style selection criteria, which exclude candidates based on lifestyle choices, social media activity, and ideological compliance rather than educational qualifications.
As a result, many qualified individuals are barred from teaching roles, exacerbating the staffing crisis in public schools, where over 85% of Iran’s students are educated. This report provides an overview of these restrictive practices and their impact on Iran’s educational landscape.
Iranian Man Sentenced to Hand Amputation on Bank Robbery Charges
Armin and Hatef, the primary and secondary suspects in the robbery of safety deposit boxes at the University Branch of Bank Melli, were sentenced to hand amputation by the Tehran Province Criminal Court. The Supreme Court of Iran has also charged them with “corruption on earth,” which could lead to severe punishments such as the death penalty. On November 9, the regime’s Etemad newspaper reported that Armin and Hatef, the primary and secondary suspects in the Bank Melli University Branch safety deposit box robbery, faced the charge of “corruption on earth” on November 6 from Branch 17 of the Supreme Court of Iran.
Iran Regime’s Budget Policies for Next Year Raise Concerns
Frashad Momeni, a government-affiliated economist, expressed concern over a potential 40% increase in gasoline prices in Iran’s 2025 budget proposal, calling the overall budget policies “dangerous and worrisome.”
In an interview with the Jamaran website, this university economics professor criticized “secrecy” in the government’s framework, identifying the lack of transparency as a major flaw in next year’s budget proposal.
According to Momeni, despite warnings to the administration of Iranian regime’s president Masoud Pezeshkian about the “significant economic, social, political, and even national security costs” that would accompany a gas price increase, the Deputy Chair of the regime’s Majlis (parliament) Budget and Planning Commission recently announced that the government intends to raise gas prices by at least 40% next year.
MEK Supporters Rally in Oslo, Calling for the Shutdown of Iran’s Embassy and Expulsion of Its Spies and Agent
Oslo, Norway—November 2024: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) organized a rally in front of Norway’s Foreign Ministry, demanding the shutdown of the Iranian regime’s embassy and the expulsion of its spies and agents from Norway.
#MEK Supporters Rally in #Oslo, Calling for the Shutdown of #Iran’s Embassy and Expulsion of Its Spies and Agent#ShutdownIranTerrorEmbassies #BlacklistIRGC #NoImpunity4Mullahs https://t.co/gvtnaGRM73
— Iran Freedom (@4FreedominIran) November 10, 2024
They also expressed solidarity with the Iranian Revolution, strongly condemned severe human rights violations in Iran—particularly the increasing executions by the mullahs’ regime—and called for the immediate release of all political prisoners held in the regime’s prisons.
MEK supporters in Oslo demanded that the leaders of the mullahs’ regime be tried for crimes against humanity in an international court.
Heidelberg, November 9, 2024: MEK Supporters Host Exhibition Condemning Crimes of Iran’s Mullah Regime
Heidelberg, Germany—November 9, 2024: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) organized an exhibition to express solidarity with the Iranian Revolution. They also strongly condemned the severe human rights violations in Iran, particularly the increasing executions by the mullahs’ regime, and called for the immediate release of all political prisoners held in the regime’s prisons in Iran.
