{"id":306869,"date":"2023-05-03T06:40:58","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T05:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=306869"},"modified":"2023-05-03T20:48:24","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T19:48:24","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-may-3-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-may-3-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 May 3, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

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THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS<\/h2>\n

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

West Must Act Against Iran\u2019s Islamic Dictators Now or We Will Regret It – Comment<\/h3>\n

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The women and young people of Iran are fighting a life-and-death battle against their terror-sponsoring religious dictatorship – Britain and the West must do everything they can to help, writes US Congressman Patrick Kennedy.<\/p>\n

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The regime’s brutal and violent reaction to the protests, including arbitrary detention, torture, and extrajudicial killings, is a clear indication of its flagrant disregard for the will of its people.<\/p>\n

However, the Iranian people have remained resilient and persistent in the face of such oppression, and their cause must be supported by the international community.<\/p>\n

Enter the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), led by the indefatigable Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, who has emerged as a key figure in securing Iran’s democratic future.<\/p>\n

Her visionary 10-Point plan for Iran’s future, a contemporary, secular platform that espouses the separation of religion and state, as well as the rights of women and minorities, offers a progressive and enlightened alternative to the oppressive policies of the present regime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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UPDATE: 8:30 PM CET<\/strong><\/p>\n

Iran Uprising at a Glance<\/h3>\n

Based partially on reporting by PMOI (MEK) Network in Iran<\/p>\n

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 \u2013 8 PM GMT + 1<\/p>\n

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  • Days<\/strong>: 230<\/li>\n
  • Protests<\/strong>: 282 cities<\/li>\n
  • Fatalities<\/strong>: 750+ estimated deaths, 675 identified by MEK<\/li>\n
  • Detentions<\/strong>: 30,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Wednesday marked the 230th day of Iran\u2019s nationwide uprising. Parallel to horrific chemical attacks targeting innocent schoolgirls, regime officials have also been ramping up executions. \u202fTwelve Baluch compatriots, including two women, were\u202fhanged<\/a>\u202fin the span of just four days.<\/p>\n

    Reports by the Iranian opposition, Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK), indicate there have been protests across Iran by people from all walks of life.<\/p>\n

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    May 3 – Ahvaz, southwest #Iran<\/a>
    Retirees and pensioners of the regime's Social Security Organization are protesting low pensions and poor economic conditions.    #IranProtests2023<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/AvSR5vA2cv<\/a><\/p>\n

    — People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) May 3, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n