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IAEA Director Rafael Grossi on Missing Uranium in Iran
Rafael Grossi: It was indeed very encouraging to hear these words from President Trump. And don’t forget: it was in the Knesset that he referred to Iran and stated that he believed in a diplomatic solution—only four months after the military action by Israel and the United States against Iran. That was quite a strong message from the American president.
We cannot undo what has happened, that force was used. But sitting down together at the same table spares us the risk of another round of bombings and attacks. The concern over the potential proliferation of nuclear weapons has not completely disappeared. We are still faced with the question of what will happen to roughly 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to sixty percent, which Iran still possesses.
Question: How likely is it that you will recover these roughly 409 kilograms of uranium?
Grossi: That is absolutely possible. We can imagine quite well where this material is located—very well, in fact. The central question is: will we gain access to this uranium? And what will then happen to it? Will Iran want to keep it, will it reduce the enrichment level again, or will Iran transfer this uranium abroad? There are many options.
Trump Increases Pressure on China for Pro-Iranian Energy Moves
Donald Trump’s U.S. Presidency 2.0 differs in one great respect from the 1.0 beta version. The aim is the same – to cement his country as the leading superpower on the planet – but the approach in dealing with America’s rivals has a sharper edge. Nowhere has this been more clearly seen than in his administration’s dealings with the self-appointed leader of the alternative new world order, China. The imposition of further sanctions on more of Beijing’s key mechanisms for effectively continuing to bankroll Iran and Russia is a case in point, and more of the same is expected to follow.
In his first presidency, Trump was often criticised – even by those closest to him – as being soft on Beijing. The most serious of these accusations was stated by Trump’s former National Security Adviser, John Bolton, that the then-President “[gave up] security considerations for trade”.
UPDATE: 9:00 AM CEST
Worsening Condition of Amir Hassan Akbari Monfared in Fashafouyeh Prison
Iran HRM has received reports from Tehran’s Fashafouyeh Prison (Greater Tehran Penitentiary) indicating a deteriorating physical and mental condition of Amir Hassan Akbari Monfared, a 23-year-old political prisoner who has been held for more than nine months without trial or access to legal counsel. His situation exemplifies the broader pattern of persecution targeting the Akbari Monfared family — his elderly father Mohammad Ali Akbari Monfared, who remains under harsh security supervision in hospital despite severe illness, and his sister Maryam Akbari Monfared, who continues to suffer medical neglect in Qarchak Prison. Reliable sources confirm that Amir Hassan Akbari Monfared is being held among inmates convicted of violent crimes and drug-related offenses — a deliberate violation of the principle of separating prisoners by type of charge. This policy, reportedly imposed by intelligence authorities, has placed him in constant danger and serves as a form of psychological torture. Recent reports mention multiple incidents of threats and harassment by violent inmates, while prison authorities have ignored repeated requests for his transfer to a safer ward.
Systematic Pressure on Families of Political Prisoners and Justice Seekers in Iran
In recent years, a new wave of repression has targeted families of political prisoners and justice seekers across Iran. Many of these families, who have spent decades searching for truth and justice for their loved ones, now face persecution themselves for their persistence. This policy blatantly violates the fundamental principle of individual criminal responsibility, which holds that no one should be punished or harassed for the actions or beliefs of another person. Applying threats, restrictions, or reprisals against families with no personal charges constitutes an explicit form of collective punishment—a practice expressly prohibited under international law. Numerous accounts indicate that these abuses are not isolated incidents but part of a coordinated security policy.
Amsterdam Rally Backs Hunger-Striking Inmates in Iran, Calls for End to Executions
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – October 18, 2025 – Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) rallied in Dam Square to stand in solidarity with over 1,500 death-row inmates at Qezel Hesar Prison, who have been on a continuing hunger strike.
Heidelberg Rally Backs Hunger-Striking Inmates in Iran, Calls for End to Executions
Heidelberg, 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.
Hunger and Poverty Deepen in Iran as Malnutrition Crisis Becomes a National Threat
Iran is facing an alarming nutrition and public health crisis that has reached catastrophic levels. According to official data from the Ministry of Health, one in every three deaths in the country is linked to malnutrition. Despite this, the regime’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei continues to boast that the regime is “reaching the peak of progress and security.” At the National Nutrition Conference held on October 20, Ahmad Esmaeilzadeh, head of the Office for Community Nutrition Improvement, revealed that 35% of all annual deaths in Iran—around 120,000 people—are caused by inadequate or poor nutrition. Meanwhile, the state-run Mehr News Agency reported on the sharp rise in organ sales by impoverished Iranians, warning that the phenomenon can no longer be dismissed as “a personal decision under temporary financial pressure.” The report added that surging food prices, rising rents, and unaffordable medical costs have pushed millions of families to the edge of social and physical collapse.