{"id":227505,"date":"2020-10-08T08:37:36","date_gmt":"2020-10-08T07:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=227505"},"modified":"2023-04-14T23:53:08","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T22:53:08","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-october-8-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-october-8-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 October 8, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"maryam-rajavi-iran-Mohammad-Reza-Shadjarian-1200-en_f5ba8c2b49d387b28ed190164c512d2b\"THE CONTENT OF THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n

UPDATE: 9:30 PM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

MARYAM RAJAVI<\/h2>\n

CONDOLENCES TO MY FELLOW COMPATRIOTS, IRAN\u2019S ARTS COMMUNITY, AND THE FAMILY OF SHAJARIAN, ONE OF IRAN\u2019S GREATEST MUSICIANS<\/h3>\n

Mohammad Reza Shajarian, one of the most renowned masters of traditional Persian music and songs, passed away after a long bout with illness.
\nMy condolences to the Iranian people, to Iran\u2019s arts community, and to Mr. Shajarian\u2019s family and friends on the passing of one of Iran\u2019s greatest artists. Shajarian\u2019s brilliant work and record are everlasting and among the most precious treasures of our national art.<\/p>\n

Since the early 1970s, Shajarian was among the artists who invented new methods in music and used his inherent creativity and talents to transform Iran\u2019s authentic music and vocal sounds through his performances, while preserving its core principles and foundations.<\/p>\n

The mullahs who oppose all forms of art and cannot tolerate any other voices reacted vindictively against Shajarian by prohibiting him from performing concerts. They also removed his famous Ramadan prayers from state-run radio and television.<\/p>\n

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My condolences to the people of #Iran<\/a>, the community of artists, and #Shajarian<\/a>\u2019s friends and family on the passing of one of Iran\u2019s greatest musicians. No doubt, his works and brilliant artistic record will last forever in the precious treasure of Iran\u2019s national art and music. pic.twitter.com\/efEVVWG9Wp<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) October 8, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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People gathering in memory of legendary Iranian artist Mohammad Reza Shajarian launch anti-regime protests.
\n“State media is a disgrace!”
\n“Down with the dictator!”<\/p>\n

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October 8 – Tehran, #Iran<\/a>
\nPeople gathering in memory of legendary Iranian artist Mohammad Reza Shajarian launch anti-regime protests.<\/p>\n

“State media is a disgrace!”
\n“Down with the dictator!”#IranProtests<\/a>pic.twitter.com\/GB7QfCCYpI<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 8, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

October 8 – Tehran, Iran<\/p>\n

Regime security forces attack people gathering in memory of legendary Iranian artist Mohammad Reza Shajarian. “Down with Khamenei!”<\/p>\n

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October 8 – Tehran, #Iran<\/a>
\nRegime security forces attack people gathering in memory of legendary Iranian artist Mohammad Reza Shajarian.<\/p>\n

“Down with Khamenei!”#IranProtests<\/a>pic.twitter.com\/XWgLj5v6Ak<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 8, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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UPDATE: 9:30 AM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

LIVE REPORT: Iran Regime\u2019s Ongoing Crimes Against Humanity \u2013 Time for Europe To Act<\/h3>\n
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Online Conference: Iran Regime’s Ongoing Crimes Against Humanity – Time for Europe To Act<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ongoing crimes against humanity in Iran at the hands of the ruling mullahs\u2019 regime should be condemned by the international community and the European Union should live up to its political and moral obligations. This was the call made by a long list of Members of the European Parliament at an online event on Wednesday, October 7, 2020.<\/p>\n

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The Staggering Number of Corona Victims in 450 Cities of the Country Is More Than 117,900 People<\/h3>\n

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The People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK)<\/a> announced on October 7, 2020, that the number of Coronavirus death toll in 450 cities exceeded 117,900. The number of victims in Tehran is 28,091, Khorasan Razavi 8,880, Isfahan 6,014, East Azerbaijan 4,123, West Azerbaijan 3,132, Hamedan 3,123, Kurdistan 2,141, Yazd 1,586, Hormozgan 1,575, Ardabil 1,381, Zanjan 1,118, Qazvin 1,099, and Ilam 980. The spokesperson for the Health Ministry put the death toll in the past 24 hours at 239, the highest figure in the past eight months since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n

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Hassan Rouhani Tries To Address Iran\u2019s Dilemmas Through Deception<\/h3>\n
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Hassan Rouhani, Iranian regime’s President<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For more than four decades, the people of Iran have seen hollow promises and baseless claims from officials rather than practical and effective steps to resolve the country\u2019s dilemmas. The government\u2019s policies have only resulted in more pressures and obstacles that have worsened the living and working conditions of the people. However, the rulers continue their lies despite their humiliating scandals.<\/p>\n

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September Iran Protests Report: 358 protests in 87 cities<\/h3>\n
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September protests in Iran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to collected reports by sources affiliated with the Iranian Resistance, September Iran protests amounted to 358 recorded protests in 87 cities, with an average of 12 protests a day.<\/p>\n

There was an increase in the number of protests compared to August when 331 protests were recorded. Iranians protested in September to express their economic grievances and demand their unpaid wages.<\/p>\n

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Iran -Tehran wall graffiti in memory of Navid Afkari<\/h3>\n
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#Iran<\/a> -Tehran wall graffiti:
"Dying a hero like #NavidAfkari<\/a> is better than dying from hunger – We will not be disgraced."<\/p>\n

The regime hanged Navid, a wrestling champion turned protester on Sep. 12 despite international condemnations. #IranProtests<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/LUIgXZ5gtV<\/a><\/p>\n

— Iran News Wire (@IranNW) October 7, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n