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John Bercow to Simay Azadi: I Support Iran’s Resistance
The Rt. Hon. John Bercow, former Speaker of the UK House of Commons, expressed firm support for Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), in an exclusive interview with Simay Azadi on the sidelines of the conference at Church House Westminster on October 11, 2025, held as part of the “No to Execution” Campaign Week. Mr. Bercow condemned the Iranian regime’s extensive use of executions and repression to maintain power, calling it a “disgrace to humanity.”
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“As long as I have breath in my lungs, I will continue to speak up and speak out in support of Mrs. @Maryam_Rajavi and the @iran_policy and its 10-point plan for the future of the country," said the Rt. Hon. John Bercow in an excusive interview with Simay Azadi,… pic.twitter.com/QA0xS8FWBT— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) October 12, 2025
He stressed that Mrs. Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan presents a clear and democratic vision for Iran’s future—one that rejects all forms of dictatorship, whether monarchical or theocratic, and embodies the universal values of freedom, equality, and justice.
Maryam Rajavi Trailblazing the Road to Gender Parity in a Free Iran
October 22 marks the anniversary of the announcement of the election of Maryam Rajavi as President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran for the transitional period when sovereign power is transferred to the people of Iran after the overthrow of the clerical regime. Her election kicked off the Iranian Resistance’s strategic, cultural, political, and ideological campaign against the misogynous ruling mullahs of Iran.
Maryam Rajavi became the face of the movement which is totally the opposite of what the mullahs are, and the face of the future free Iran.
Iran’s Regime Is Rebuilding Its Axis of Influence in the Region
The British newspaper The Sun quoted Israeli intelligence experts reporting that the Iranian regime is working to rearm Hamas and rebuild its regional axis of influence. The newspaper added that this move could be a prelude to a new round of conflict with Israel. Raz Zimmt, a former officer of Israeli military intelligence, said that Tehran, after the weakening of its proxy forces in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, is trying to use the current opportunity to rebuild its power and “is more determined than ever to create a nuclear weapon.”
Zimmt, referring to the comments made by Ali Akbar Velayati, advisor to the Iranian regime’s supreme leader, about the possibility of renewed conflict, warned that despite suffering heavy losses during the twelve-day war, Iran has found greater motivation to pursue nuclear weapons.
Around 70,000 Iranian Nurses Have No Desire to Work
Mohammad Sharifi-Moghaddam, secretary-general of the Nurses’ Association of Iran, reported that “around 60,000 to 70,000” unemployed nurses in Iran are unwilling to return to work.
Speaking to the state-run Ham-Mihan daily on Saturday, October 18, Sharifi-Moghaddam said, “A salary below 200 million rials (approximately 180$) for a woman with two children only covers childcare expenses, and she must also bear the emotional cost of being away from her children. Therefore, staying home is actually less costly for her.”
Emphasizing that nurses lack motivation to work, he added that officials in the Ministry of Health “have no understanding of these wages because their own salaries are in the hundreds of millions of rials.”
Iran’s Regime Preparing to Counter Reinstated U.N. Sanctions
On Sunday, October 19, The Washington Times reported that while Western powers are celebrating the reinstatement of U.N. sanctions against Tehran, analysts warn that without a coordinated, multilateral pressure campaign, the Iranian regime could evade the actual enforcement of these penalties.
Germany, the United Kingdom, and France—signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA)—triggered the 30-day “snapback” mechanism in a letter to the U.N. Security Council on August 28 to restore the organization’s sanctions.
The sanctions include an arms embargo, diplomatic travel restrictions, asset freezes, and extensive limitations on Iran’s nuclear program.
Ghezel Hesar Prison Hunger Strike by 1,500 Prisoners is Temporarily Suspended
After six days of a large-scale hunger strike at Qezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, prisoners sentenced to death announced on October 19, 2025 (27 Mehr 1404) that they would temporarily suspend their strike to give authorities a chance to fulfill their promises. This decision followed a rare visit by judicial officials and their pledge to halt executions and review the country’s drug law. This report examines how the solidarity of prisoners, family protests, and international reactions forced this unprecedented retreat by Iranian authorities.
The hunger strike began on October 12, 2025, when over 1,500 inmates—many with their lips sewn shut—gathered in Unit 2 to protest the relentless wave of executions. Banners reading “No to Execution” and “Do not come to our funerals, come to our aid” were hung in the corridors. Authorities cut off water supplies, disrupted phone access, and denied medical care to several prisoners. Despite such pressure, collective resistance continued. One inmate said in a voice message: “We have sewn our lips not for ourselves, but to stop death—for the right of our children to live.”
Iran Gives Lengthy Jail Sentences to Two French Citizens Over Alleged Spying Charges
In October 2025, Iran sentenced several European citizens, held since 2022, to lengthy prison terms. Iran says they were convicted for national security violations, while Europeans and rights groups describe the detentions as politically motivated during ongoing diplomatic disputes.
According to a joint statement released by the governments of France and Germany, two French nationals received prison terms totaling around 30 years. Their cases had previously been the subject of diplomatic talks aimed at securing their release. France’s foreign ministry condemned the verdicts and called for their immediate annulment, while Iranian officials said the rulings followed judicial procedures and were unrelated to politics. News agencies, including Reuters and AFP, reported that the sentences coincided with growing tensions between Tehran and European capitals over Iran’s nuclear activities.
Oslo Rally Backs Hunger-Striking Inmates in Iran, Calls for End to Executions
Oslo, Norway – October 18, 2025 – Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) rallied to stand in solidarity with over 1,500 death-row inmates at Qezel Hesar Prison, who have been on a continuing hunger strike.
Cologne Rally Backs Hunger-Striking Inmates in Iran, Calls for End to Executions
Cologne, Germany – October 18, 2025 – Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) rallied to stand in solidarity with over 1,500 death-row inmates at Qezel Hesar Prison, who have been on a continuing hunger strike.
Malmö Rally Backs Hunger-Striking Inmates in Iran, Calls for End to Executions
Malmö, Sweden – October 18, 2025 – Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) rallied to stand in solidarity with over 1,500 death-row inmates at Qezel Hesar Prison, who have been on a continuing hunger strike.
Stockholm Rally Backs Hunger-Striking Inmates in Iran, Calls for End to Executions
Stockholm, Sweden – October 18, 2025 – Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) rallied to stand in solidarity with over 1,500 death-row inmates at Qezel Hesar Prison, who have been on a continuing hunger strike.