{"id":221461,"date":"2020-07-01T08:39:14","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T07:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=221461"},"modified":"2023-04-10T19:11:17","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T18:11:17","slug":"latest-news-in-brief-july-1-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/latest-news-in-brief\/latest-news-in-brief-july-1-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest News in Brief \u2013 July 1, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Buchan city, northwestern Iran: There is no vacant bed in Bukan for Coronavirus patients.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

THE CONTENT OF THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n

UPDATE: 6:45 PM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Iran: Coronavirus Update, Over 63,700 Deaths, July 1, 2020, 6:00 PM
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\"Iran:
Over 63,700 dead of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Iran-Iran Coronavirus Death Toll per PMOI MEK sources<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

NUMBER OF VICTIMS (AS OF July 1, 2020, 6:00 PM CEST):<\/strong><\/p>\n

The\u00a0People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI)<\/a>\u00a0announced this afternoon, July 1, 2020, that Coronavirus has taken the lives of more than\u00a063,700\u00a0<\/strong>in 341 cities across Iran. The death toll in various provinces include: 4870 in Khuzestan, 3900 in Khorasan Razavi, 3205 in Isfahan, 2055 in Sistan and Baluchistan, 1610 in Golestan, 1590 in Kermanshah, 1340 in Fars, 805 in Kerman, 695 in North Khorasan, 620 in Bushehr. This is in addition to reports obtained from other provinces.<\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 5:30 PM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

MEK Resistance Units install posters of Maryam Rajavi in Iran’s cities heralding the<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Iranian Resistance Units, a network of activists of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) across Iran, have been organizing various activities that are louder calls for regime change. The Resistance Units bravely took to graffiti in public places with the slogans: \u201cWe can and we must overthrow the dictator,\u201d \u201cDown with the principle of the Supreme leader\u2019s rule\u201d and \u201cA free Iran with Maryam Rajavi.\u201d
\nThey wrote:
\nTehran\u2014 \u201cWe can and we must overthrow the dictator\u201d
\nTehran\u2014 \u201cDown with the principle of the Supreme leader\u2019s rule\u201d \/ \u201cDown with the IRGC and Basij\u201d
\nTehran\u2014 \u201cThe Resistance Units have sworn to overthrow the regime\u201d
\nTehran\u2014 \u201cRebellions will overcome\u201d
\nPakdasht\u2014 \u201cA free Iran with Maryam Rajavi\u201d
\nAstara\u2014 \u201cDown with Khamenei\u201d
\nKermanshah\u2014 \u201cRebellions will overcome\u201d<\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 4:00 PM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Iran Regime\u2019s New Report on Ukrainian Airliner Crash Underlines Need for Independent International Inquiry<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Iran Regime\u2019s New Report on Ukrainian Airliner Crash Underlines Need for Independent International Inquiry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nearly\u00a0<\/span>six<\/span>\u00a0months<\/span>\u00a0after shooting down a\u00a0Ukrainian passenger jet<\/a>, killing all 176 passengers aboard, the Iranian regime<\/span>\u00a0published a ridiculous report\u00a0<\/span>blaming a<\/span>n\u00a0<\/span>operato<\/span>r<\/span>, who had \u201cnot obtained a license.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>Th<\/span>e publication of such a bogus\u00a0<\/span>report<\/span>\u00a0underlines the necessity of an independent international inquiry about this\u00a0<\/span>tragedy.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 3:00 PM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Protests are taking over Iran<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Bushehr municipal workers went on strike over not receiving their paychecks for four months on June 29<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reports indicate there have been numerous protests ac<\/span>ross Iran by people from all walks of life. These protests once again\u00a0<\/span>confirm<\/span>\u00a0that\u00a0<\/span>Iran is filled with unrest<\/span>\u00a0right now as people from all occupations take to the streets in protest over unfair treatment by<\/span>\u00a0the Iranian regime and its affiliates.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Workers from the\u00a0<\/span>Haft\u00a0<\/span>Tappeh<\/span>\u00a0Sugar<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Cane Company in Shush, southwest Iran,\u00a0<\/span>continued<\/span><\/a>\u00a0their strike for the 16th consecutive day on Tuesday, this time gathering outside the Shush governorate building.<\/span><\/p>\n

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July 1 – Shush, southwest #Iran<\/a>
\nWorkers of the Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Co. continue their strike for the 17th consecutive day, demanding delayed paychecks\/pensions, their fired colleagues to return to work & other issues raised with company officials.#IranProtests<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/hmoOCgFW5N<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) July 1, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 2:00 PM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Iran: Despite Successful Legal Challenges, Disinformation Persists About the MEK<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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MEK Supporters March in London in Support of a Free Iran With Maryam Rajavi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By: Alejo Vidal-Quadras<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last week, Iran\u2019s democratic Resistance movement won its latest victory in court against a media outlet that had chosen to repeat false allegations against Iran\u2019s main opposition organization, the\u00a0People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI-MEK)<\/a>. Despite the favorable judgement, the case itself is a reminder of the persistent nature of lies and rumors that are designed to politically damage the\u00a0MEK<\/a>\u00a0and its parent coalition, the\u00a0National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 1:00 PM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Newsmax: House Resolution Signals Support for Iran’s Main Resistance<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Madame Maryam Rajavi, president-elect of the Iranian Resistance (Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Raymond Tanter<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A majority of members of the House in a unique bipartisan way, offered a comprehensive solution for threats stemming from the\u00a0Islamic Republic of Iran. The Resolution is comprehensive: It corrects deficiencies in policy discussions of Tehran.It emphasizes that Iranians, having been “deprived of their fundamental freedoms,” are “opposing religious tyranny working toward the establishment of a new and democratic form of government.”<\/p>\n

In announcing this bipartisan initiative, Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California,\u00a0the main sponsor of\u00a0House\u00a0Resolution\u00a0374<\/a>, said he notified Secretary of State Mike Pompeo\u00a0about 221 co-sponsors for President Donald Trump to consider.<\/p>\n

The resolution called attention to “Madame Maryam\u00a0Rajavi<\/a>‘s 10-point plan for the future. It calls for universal right to vote, free elections, and\u00a0a market economy.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 11:45 AM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maryam Rajavi: My deepest sympathies go out to the families of the victims, particularly the patients,who lost their lives in the catastrophic fire in Tehran\u2019s Sina Clinic<\/strong><\/h3>\n

My heartfelt condolences to all the people of Tehran. Wishing quick recovery of those hurt and injured in the fire.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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My deepest sympathies go out to the families of the victims, particularly the patients,who lost their lives in the catastrophic fire in Tehran\u2019s Sina Clinic. My heartfelt condolences to all the people of #Tehran<\/a>. Wishing quick recovery of those hurt and injured in the fire. #Iran<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) June 30, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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UPDATE: 11:30 AM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free Iran annual gathering sends strong message of hope for change<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Every year, the Iranian Resistance holds its Free Iran annual gathering to beam a strong message of hope for regime change, freedom and democracy into Iran.<\/p>\n

The event is a venue for tens of thousands of Iranians and supporters of the movement from around the globe as well as hundreds of renowned politicians, dignitaries, human rights activists, and parliamentarians from the five continents to declare their support for the people of Iran in their quest for freedom.<\/p>\n

Last year the Free Iran annual gathering was held in\u00a0Ashraf-3 in Albania<\/a>, now home to members of the main Iranian opposition movement, the People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization (PMOI\/MEK<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 11:00 AM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Iran: Coronavirus Death Toll in 341 Cities Exceeds 63,200<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Iran:
Iran: Coronavirus death toll in 341 cities exceeds 63,200<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n