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Ernst Demands Action to Stop Iranian Crime on U.S. Soil
WASHINGTON – Following reports indicating Iran is paying criminal organizations to carry out violent plots—including assassinations—against their critics within the United States, Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined a bipartisan group of her colleagues in demanding the Department of Justice (DOJ) stop this criminal activity.
“We write to request information regarding how the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is prosecuting criminals who commit or attempt to commit acts of violence in the United States on behalf of foreign adversaries, and what statutory changes to the criminal code would help DOJ to robustly prosecute these crimes,” wrote the senators.
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The Destruction of Iran’s Education System under The Mullahs’ Rule
The start of the school year is considered a social transformation all over the world. Millions of families send their children off with hope and excitement, and children rush to school with eagerness to learn and experience a new world. Elementary and high schools, after months of silence and inactivity, come back to life with the joyful hustle of students, and life in the streets and neighborhoods takes on a different color with the presence of large numbers of students.
However, for years, under the rule of the mullahs, Iran has been unfamiliar with this image of joy and hope. Every year, the start of the school year is accompanied by the worries and sorrow of millions of Iranian families who are unable to cover their children’s educational expenses, and by the longing gazes of children who, due to poverty, are left out of school and education.
The Tabas Mine Disaster Resurfaces the Tragic Cost of Exploitation In Iran’s Mines
Once again, in a bitter tragedy, a number of impoverished workers in Iran lost their lives. This time, the disaster occurred in the Tabas coal mine, where more than 50 workers were killed in an underground explosion. At the time of the explosion, 70 workers were working deep underground, so it is expected that the death toll will rise as more bodies are retrieved. The main culprit behind this tragedy and the daily deaths of many workers in our country is the Iranian regime, which pays no attention to the lives of workers, viewing them merely as tools for exploitation. As a result, work-related fatalities continue to rise. According to the regime’s Forensic Organization, 2,115 people lost their lives in work-related accidents last year.
Urmia Lake Completely Dries Up: Environmental Crisis Threatens Millions
On Wednesday, September 18th, Iran’s state-run Etemad newspaper reported that Lake Urmia, once the largest saltwater lake in the Middle East, has completely dried up. This marks a significant escalation of the region’s environmental crisis, posing serious health risks to more than 5 million people living around the lake. The report revealed that although the lake held about one billion cubic meters of water during the spring and winter seasons, it had fully evaporated by September of this year. This follows a pattern of seasonal draining, but the complete desiccation now marks a tipping point.
Mahboubeh Ramezani and Rahimeh Youssefzadeh Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
Mahboubeh Ramezani and Rahimeh Youssefzadeh, mothers seeking justice for the victims of the November 2019 protests, have each been sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Mahboubeh Ramezani, mother of Pejman Qolipur, and Rahimeh Youssefzadeh, mother of Navid Behboudi, were convicted by the second branch of the Revolutionary Court in Shahriar, located in the western part of Tehran Province, on charges of “propaganda against the regime,” “membership in the group of mothers of the victims of November 2019,” and “insulting Khamenei.”
Mina Soltani: Continued Detention and Disappearance After 11 Days
Eleven days after her arrest, there is no information available regarding the fate of Mina Soltani, a grieving mother seeking justice for her son Shahriar Mohammadi, who was killed during the 2022 uprising in Bukan.
On the evening of Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Mina Soltani was arrested by intelligence forces during a raid on her home, without any judicial warrant.
Her children, Milad and Esrin Mohammadi announced on social media that since the time of her detention, the family’s efforts to learn about her whereabouts have yielded no results, and security forces have refused to provide any information on her condition.
IRGC Prohibits Communication Devices Following Attacks on Hezbollah
Senior Iranian security officials told Reuters on Monday, September 23, that after the explosion of thousands of pagers and wireless devices by Hezbollah allies during last week’s deadly attacks, the IRGC ordered all its members to cease using any communication devices.
Reuters said: “One of the security officials said a large-scale operation is underway by the IRGC to inspect all devices, not just communication equipment. He said most of these devices were either homemade or imported from China and Russia.”
Reuters added: “One of the security officials said a large-scale inspection of all devices, not just communication equipment, is underway by the IRGC. He mentioned that most of these devices are either homemade or imported from China and Russia.”
MEK Supporters’ Paris Exhibition Condemns Recent Death Sentences for Political Prisoners in Iran – September 21, 2024
Paris, France – September 21, 2024: Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) organized a photo exhibition and book display to express solidarity with the ongoing Iranian Revolution and to protest recent execution sentences handed down in Iran for PMOI supporters.
MEK Supporters Exhibition in Munich Against Mullahs’ Regime Crimes in Iran – September 21, 2024
Munich, Germany – September 21, 2024: Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) organized a photo exhibition to express solidarity with the ongoing Iranian Revolution and to protest against recent execution sentences handed down in Iran. The exhibition was welcomed by German citizens.
Iranian Academics in Southampton Host Book Exhibition to Condemn Human Rights Violations and Call for Justice in Iran
On September 21, 2024, freedom-loving Iranians and academics in England, who support the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), organized a book exhibition in Southampton. The event aimed to condemn human rights violations in Iran and express solidarity with the Iranian Revolution.
MEK Supporters Rally in Bremen Against Recent Execution Sentences in Iran – September 21, 2024
Bremen, Germany – September 21, 2024: Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) organized a rally and exhibition in Hanover to express solidarity with the ongoing Iranian Revolution and to protest against recent execution sentences handed down in Iran.