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What Do “Security” And “Malice” Mean Under Iran’s Regime
On October 27, Iranian regime Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said: “Wherever there is no security, there is malice.”
But what does Khamenei mean by “security” and “malice”? The regime’s leaders always remain vague over the definition of fundamental terms that they use regularly. For example, in the past four decades, Khomeini, Khamenei, or other regime officials have never clearly stated their definitions of “security” and “freedom.” But to get a sense of their meaning, it’s helpful to examine the regime’s rhetoric around “sanctions.”
The regime’s propaganda apparatus and Khamenei himself have repeatedly framed U.S. and European actions as “sanctions against the Iranian people.” But does it make sense for governments to sanction the people of another nation? Throughout the history of international relations, where is such a precedent? The aim and basis of these sanctions are the regime’s nuclear activities—not the Iranian people.
Iran: Unprecedented Surge in Executions
The number of executions carried out by Iran’s religious dictatorship has exceeded 150 in the month from September 22 to October 21, marking the highest monthly total in the past decade. Since Massoud Pezeshkian was inaugurated as Iran’s new president on July 28, 2024, more than 386 executions have been reported.
In a recent and damning report, Javaid Rehman, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran from July 2018 to July 2024, classified two waves of mass killings in Iran as acts of genocide: the massacres of 1982 and 1988. The term “genocide” applies here because Iran’s religious regime executed its opponents solely based on their beliefs, ethnic background, or political affiliation, with the aim of eradicating them. Shockingly, this practice continues to this day.
Iran’s Regime Is Playing with The Fire of Public Anger with The New Budget Bill
After several days of internal strife among factions of Iran’s regime, the general outline of next year’s budget was approved by the Majlis (parliament). Out of approximately 250 representatives present at the session, close to 100, or about two-fifths of attendees, voted against it. One of the immediate effects of the approved budget will be increased inflation and prices, particularly affecting the vulnerable sectors of society. The allocated foreign currency for essential goods—critical for struggling citizens—has been reduced.
On October 30, Mehr News Agency reported, “The allocation for essential goods this year was $15 billion, which the government intends to cut by $3 billion for next year. As a result, several essential goods will either be removed from the preferred foreign exchange list or receive less funding.”
The Ongoing Exodus of Iran’s Medical Professionals: Causes and Consequences
In recent years, Iran has witnessed an unprecedented wave of resignations and emigrations among its healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses. The underlying reasons point to a range of structural, economic, and political issues that have made the country’s healthcare system increasingly unstable and unsustainable. Low wages, a severe lack of job security, and inadequate social security and pension systems are among the main problems plaguing Iran’s medical workforce. In addition, Iran’s security and political institutions often interfere in the professional activities of doctors and nurses, creating a hostile work environment that undermines their autonomy and expertise. This atmosphere has pushed many of Iran’s dedicated healthcare professionals to either leave the country or, at the very least, step back from active service.
31,000 Villages Abandoned in Iran
Abdolkarim Hosseinzadeh, Iran’s Vice President for Rural Development and Deprived Regions, stated that out of the country’s 69,000 villages, only 38,000 remain inhabited, while 31,000 have been abandoned.
At a national conference of the Housing Foundation on Monday, November 4, Hosseinzadeh noted that in 1976, approximately 70% of Iran’s population lived in rural areas, while 30% resided in cities. This ratio has now reversed as the country faces “widespread” rural-to-urban migration.
World Bank data shows that the proportion of Iran’s rural population dropped from 66% in 1961 to 51% in 1978, and this downward trend has continued since the 1979 Revolution, reaching 23% last year.
In the 2025 Budget, Iranians Will Become Poorer
Faramarz Tofighi, a labor activist, criticized Iran’s 2025 budget proposal and the “continuous liberalization measures by Pezeshkian’s administration and its adjustment policies,” stating that “foundational support measures are being eliminated” in this proposal.
In an interview with the state-run ILNA news agency, Tofighi objected to the fact that “the budget for certain special institutions has increased” while noting that there is no allocation in the budget for building power plants or ensuring electricity for the public; he claimed the aim is merely to raise prices.
Tofighi also commented on the currency policies in the budget proposal, stating that “systemic corruption in currency management is entrenched in the economy,” and instead of addressing this issue, preferential foreign exchange is being removed. “This way,” he argued, “the government earns revenue, but people become poorer.”
Multiple Executions Across Iranian Prisons Highlight Concerns Over Use of Capital Punishment
On the morning of Monday, November 4, 2024, a prisoner named Arvin Ghahremani was executed in Dieselabad Prison in Kermanshah, Iran. Gahremani, a young Jewish man, was detained two years ago on murder charges following a group altercation. His family made considerable efforts to obtain consent for compensation from the victim’s family to halt the execution, but their appeal was denied. Gahremani was 18 years old at the time of the incident.
Gahremani’s legal proceedings were marked by ambiguity and a lack of transparency. His court-appointed attorney reportedly failed to mount an effective defense, and Gahremani’s own attempts to save the victim’s life were not accounted for in his case. Witnesses claimed the deceased was the initial instigator of the altercation.
Cologne, Germany—November 2, 2024: MEK Supporters’ Rally Condemning the Mullahs’ Regime Crimes in Iran
Cologne, Germany—November 2, 2024: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) organized a rally and exhibition to express solidarity with the Iranian Revolution. The exhibition also protested the rising wave of executions carried out by the Iranian regime and called for the immediate release of all political prisoners held in the regime’s prisons.
Gothenburg—November 2, 2024: MEK Rally Condemns Iran Regime’s Crimes, Honors 2019 Uprising Martyrs
Gothenburg, Sweden—October 29, 2024: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) organized a rally and exhibition in solidarity with the Iranian Revolution. This demonstration served as a tribute to the martyrs of the nationwide Iranian uprising in November 2019 and 2022.
Leipzig, Germany—November 2, 2024: MEK Supporters’ Exhibition Condemning the Mullahs’ Regime Crimes in Iran
Leipzig, Germany—November 2, 2024: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) organized a rally and exhibition to express solidarity with the Iranian Revolution. The exhibition also protested the rising wave of executions carried out by the Iranian regime and called for the immediate release of all political prisoners held in the regime’s prisons.
