{"id":308049,"date":"2023-06-03T05:58:37","date_gmt":"2023-06-03T04:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=308049"},"modified":"2023-06-03T19:11:55","modified_gmt":"2023-06-03T18:11:55","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-june-3-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-june-3-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 June 3, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_308056\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-308056\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-308056\" title=\"photo 2023 06 02 15 12 32\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/photo-2023-06-02-15-12-32.jpg\" alt=\"iran funeral honoring martyr kurdistan\" width=\"1000\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/photo-2023-06-02-15-12-32.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/photo-2023-06-02-15-12-32-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/photo-2023-06-02-15-12-32-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/photo-2023-06-02-15-12-32-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/photo-2023-06-02-15-12-32-696x420.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-308056\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The family and friends of a Kurdish man who had fallen for freedom during the uprising gathered and vowed to continue the martyr&#8217;s path until eventual liberation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;\">UPDATE: 8:00 PM CET<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Iran Protests at a Glance<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Based partially on reporting by PMOI (MEK) Network in Iran<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Saturday, June 3, 2023 \u2013 8 PM GMT + 1<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The people of Iran have been engaged in a new rise in anti-regime protests, especially in the restive city of Zahedan, and major unrest recently seen in Abdanan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Brave youths in the city of Qazvin in northwest Iran attacked a site of the so-called \u201cKhomeini Relief Committee\u201d on the eve of the anniversary of the death of regime founder Ruhollah Khomeini.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Qazvin, northwest <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a> <br \/>Brave youths attacked a site of the so-called \u201cKhomeini Relief Committee\u201d on the eve of the anniversary of the death of regime founder Ruhollah Khomeini. This attack resulted in at least one explosion in the area.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranRevolution?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranRevolution<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PkqTKB2HeB\">pic.twitter.com\/PkqTKB2HeB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1665021774168469504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 3, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Brave youths in the city of Rasht in northern Iran attacked a site of the mullahs\u2019 so-called judiciary in Gilan Province. This attack has been dedicated to the courageous people of Abdanan in Ilam Province, western Iran, that launched anti-regime protests on Thursday night and stood up to the attacks of the regime\u2019s oppressive security forces.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Rasht, northern <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a> <br \/>Brave youths attacked attacked a site of the mullahs\u2019 so-called judiciary in Gilan Province. This attack, also resulting in at least one explosion, has been dedicated to the courageous people of Abdanan in Ilam Province, western Iran.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranRevolution?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranRevolution<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xXdUEo5k2o\">pic.twitter.com\/xXdUEo5k2o<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1665023032535166976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 3, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Defrauded investors of the \u201c<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1664984159125745667?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1664984159125745667%7Ctwgr%5Eb4df02621760f7c76fc74fc245823a3d282b40a2%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fenglish.mojahedin.org%2Fnews%2Firan-sees-new-rise-in-anti-regime-protests-attacks%2F\" rel=\"noopener\">Rezayat Khodro Taravat Novin Company<\/a>\u201d held a protest gathering in Takestan of Qazvin Province in northwest Iran on Saturday demanding answers from the company after putting down payment for their vehicles yet never receiving them.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">June 3 &#8211; Takestan, northwest <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a> <br \/>Defrauded investors of the &quot;Rezayat Khodro Taravat Novin Company&quot; are demanding answers from the company after putting down payment for their vehicles yet never receiving them.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranProtests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranProtests<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OuWhHQBxOK\">pic.twitter.com\/OuWhHQBxOK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1664984159125745667?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 3, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Locals in the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1664914819244515330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1664914819244515330%7Ctwgr%5Eb4df02621760f7c76fc74fc245823a3d282b40a2%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fenglish.mojahedin.org%2Fnews%2Firan-sees-new-rise-in-anti-regime-protests-attacks%2F\" rel=\"noopener\">Shahrak-e Bagheri district of Tehran<\/a>, the Iranian capital, were chanting anti-regime slogans on Friday night, including \u201cDown with Khamenei!\u201d referring to regime dictator Ali Khamenei.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"ro\" dir=\"ltr\">June 2 &#8211; Tehran, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a> <br \/>Locals in the capital&#39;s Shahrak-e Bagheri district were chanting anti-regime slogans, including:<br \/>&quot;Down with Khamenei!&quot; in reference to regime Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IranRevoIution?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IranRevoIution<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2GoQJH2HZT\">pic.twitter.com\/2GoQJH2HZT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; People&#39;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/1664914819244515330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 3, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-weight: 700 !important;\">UPDATE: 7:00 PM CET<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Azerbaijani MFA Calls on Citizens To Refrain From Traveling to Iran<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-308078 size-medium\" title=\"aze media logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/aze-media-logo-300x45.png\" alt=\"aze media logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"45\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/aze-media-logo-300x45.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/aze-media-logo-150x23.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/aze-media-logo.png 576w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has called on citizens to refrain from unnecessary travel to Iran and to be extremely careful when visiting the country. According to\u00a0Caliber.Az,\u00a0citing the\u00a0website\u00a0of the Foreign Ministry,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>the statement was\u00a0made\u00a0taking into account the terrorist act committed in January this<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">year against the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Iran, which resulted in restrictions on the work of the Azerbaijani diplomatic mission.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cCitizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan who are currently in Iran should observe safety measures,\u201d the Foreign Ministry said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/aze.media\/19227-2\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>UPDATE: 8:00 AM CET<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Maryam Rajavi Meets With Ingrid Betancourt<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-308053 size-medium\" title=\"Maryam Rajavi meets with Ingrid Betancourt 1024x683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Maryam-Rajavi-meets-with-Ingrid-Betancourt-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Maryam Rajavi meets with Ingrid Betancourt 1024x683\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Maryam-Rajavi-meets-with-Ingrid-Betancourt-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Maryam-Rajavi-meets-with-Ingrid-Betancourt-1024x683-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Maryam-Rajavi-meets-with-Ingrid-Betancourt-1024x683-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Maryam-Rajavi-meets-with-Ingrid-Betancourt-1024x683-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Maryam-Rajavi-meets-with-Ingrid-Betancourt-1024x683-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Maryam Rajavi<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0met with Ms.\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enseignants.lumni.fr\/fiche-media\/00000001270\/liberation-d-ingrid-betancourt-apres-six-ans-de-captivite-par-les-farc-en-colombie.html\" rel=\"noopener\">Ingrid Betancourt<\/a>\u00a0at the headquarters of the\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/interim-session-of-the-national-council-of-resistance-of-iran\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>National Council of Resistance of Iran<\/strong><\/a> in Paris. Ms. Betancourt is a private plaintiff in the case of the clerical regime\u2019s terrorist diplomat, Assadollah Assadi. Referring to the shameful deal between Belgium and the Iranian regime as a capitulation to the policy of hostage-taking, she said, \u201cI was a hostage myself, and I know that hostage-takers are encouraged by gaining concessions and continuing this policy. The right policy is to stand firm and resolute against them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Maryam Rajavi pointed out, \u201cThe regime\u2019s strategy in foreign policy is terrorism, hostage-taking, and blackmail. The freedom of a terrorist, who led the largest criminal act in Europe after World War II, is a disgraceful ransom to\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/viewpoints\/proposals-against-iran-islamic-fundamentalism\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>terrorism<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and hostage-taking, in clear violation of the court\u2019s ruling.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/meets-with-ingrid-betancourt-iran-terrorist-diplomat\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Meeting With Senator Pierre Galand, President of the World Organization Against Torture in Europe<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-308055 size-medium\" title=\"Meeting with Senator Pierre Galand President of the World Organization Against Torture in Europe 1024x683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Meeting-with-Senator-Pierre-Galand-President-of-the-World-Organization-Against-Torture-in-Europe-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Meeting with Senator Pierre Galand President of the World Organization Against Torture in Europe 1024x683\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Meeting-with-Senator-Pierre-Galand-President-of-the-World-Organization-Against-Torture-in-Europe-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Meeting-with-Senator-Pierre-Galand-President-of-the-World-Organization-Against-Torture-in-Europe-1024x683-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Meeting-with-Senator-Pierre-Galand-President-of-the-World-Organization-Against-Torture-in-Europe-1024x683-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Meeting-with-Senator-Pierre-Galand-President-of-the-World-Organization-Against-Torture-in-Europe-1024x683-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Meeting-with-Senator-Pierre-Galand-President-of-the-World-Organization-Against-Torture-in-Europe-1024x683-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">During her visit to Brussels,\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Maryam Rajavi<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0met with Senator Pierre Galand, President of the\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omct.org\/en\/who-we-are#:~:text=The%20OMCT%20works%20with%20200,torture%20in%20over%2090%20countries.\" rel=\"noopener\">World Organization Against Torture (OMCT) in Europe<\/a>. During their conversation, Mrs. Rajavi discussed the alarming wave of\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/viewpoints\/abolition-of-iran-death-penalty\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>executions<\/strong><\/a> orchestrated by Khamenei and expressed her concerns about the destructive impact of the policy of complacency, which encourages the religious dictatorship in committing these heinous crimes. She expressed gratitude to Mr. Galand for his condemnation of the inhumane crimes committed by the mullahs.\u00a0Mr. Galand emphasized the leading role played by the\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Iranian Resistance<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in the fight against tyranny. He acknowledged that the\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/interim-session-of-the-national-council-of-resistance-of-iran\/\" rel=\"noopener\">National Council of Resistance of Iran<\/a>\u00a0(<strong>NCRI<\/strong>) has fought formidable battles, placing itself in a distinct position.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/senator-pierre-galand-president-world-organization-against-torture-europe\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Maryam Rajavi Meets Meps Petras Austrevicius and Petri Sarvamaa<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-308052 size-medium\" title=\"Maryam Rajavi meets MEPs Petras Austrevicius and Petri Sarvamaa 1024x683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Maryam-Rajavi-meets-MEPs-Petras-Austrevicius-and-Petri-Sarvamaa-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Maryam Rajavi meets MEPs Petras Austrevicius and Petri Sarvamaa 1024x683\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Maryam-Rajavi-meets-MEPs-Petras-Austrevicius-and-Petri-Sarvamaa-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Maryam-Rajavi-meets-MEPs-Petras-Austrevicius-and-Petri-Sarvamaa-1024x683-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Maryam-Rajavi-meets-MEPs-Petras-Austrevicius-and-Petri-Sarvamaa-1024x683-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Maryam-Rajavi-meets-MEPs-Petras-Austrevicius-and-Petri-Sarvamaa-1024x683-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Maryam-Rajavi-meets-MEPs-Petras-Austrevicius-and-Petri-Sarvamaa-1024x683-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Maryam Rajavi<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0met and held talks with a delegation from the\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.europarl.europa.eu\/portal\/en\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>European Parliament<\/strong><\/a>, including Mr.\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.europarl.europa.eu\/meps\/en\/124766\/PETRAS_AUSTREVICIUS\/home\" rel=\"noopener\">Petras Austrevicius<\/a>, member of the EP Foreign Affairs Committee and the Subcommittee on\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/viewpoints\/human-rights-in-iran\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Human Rights<\/strong><\/a>, and Mr.\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.europarl.europa.eu\/meps\/en\/112611\/PETRI_SARVAMAA\/home\" rel=\"noopener\">Petri Sarvamaa<\/a>, at the headquarters of the National Council of Resistance in Paris.\u00a0In this meeting, Mr. Austrevicius emphasized the need for stronger sanctions against the mullahs\u2019 dictatorship. He pointed out that Europe was reaching the understanding that the appeasement of the Iranian regime was a failed policy.<br \/>\nMr. Sarvamaa also said, \u201cAs time passes, the Iranian regime becomes more oppressive, more criminal, and at the same time, more vulnerable. The day will come when the tide turns completely against this regime.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/meets-meps-petras-austrevicius-petri-sarvamaa\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Maryam Rajavi Meets With Mr. Gilbert Mitterrand and Mr. Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Legaret<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-308054 size-medium\" title=\"Maryam Rajavi meets with Mr. Gilbert Mitterrand and Mr. Jean Francois Legaret 1024x683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Maryam-Rajavi-meets-with-Mr.-Gilbert-Mitterrand-and-Mr.-Jean-Francois-Legaret-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Maryam Rajavi meets with Mr. Gilbert Mitterrand and Mr. Jean Francois Legaret 1024x683\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Maryam-Rajavi-meets-with-Mr.-Gilbert-Mitterrand-and-Mr.-Jean-Francois-Legaret-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Maryam-Rajavi-meets-with-Mr.-Gilbert-Mitterrand-and-Mr.-Jean-Francois-Legaret-1024x683-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Maryam-Rajavi-meets-with-Mr.-Gilbert-Mitterrand-and-Mr.-Jean-Francois-Legaret-1024x683-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Maryam-Rajavi-meets-with-Mr.-Gilbert-Mitterrand-and-Mr.-Jean-Francois-Legaret-1024x683-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Maryam-Rajavi-meets-with-Mr.-Gilbert-Mitterrand-and-Mr.-Jean-Francois-Legaret-1024x683-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Maryam Rajavi<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>met with Mr. Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Legaret, the president of the Middle East Studies Foundation and former mayor of the 1st arrondissement of Paris, and Mr. Gilbert Mitterrand, the president of the French Liberty Foundation (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fondationdaniellemitterrand.org\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>France Libert\u00e9<\/strong><\/a>), at the headquarters of the\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/interim-session-of-the-national-council-of-resistance-of-iran\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>National Council of Resistance of Iran<\/strong><\/a> in Paris.\u00a0Mrs. Rajavi, referring to the recent wave of\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/viewpoints\/abolition-of-iran-death-penalty\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>executions in Iran<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and the regime\u2019s dirty policy of hostage-taking, said, \u201cThe escalation of repression and terrorism by the mullahs not only reflects their inhumane nature but also demonstrates their desperation in the face of the Iranian people\u2019s Resistance and uprising.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/meets-with-gilbert-mitterrand-jean-francois-legaret-iran\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Iran\u2019s Baluch Population in Zahedan Launch New Anti-Regime Demonstrations<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-308050 size-medium\" title=\"iran protests 02062023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iran-protests-02062023-300x172.jpg\" alt=\"iran zahedan protests 02062023\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iran-protests-02062023-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iran-protests-02062023-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iran-protests-02062023.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Iran\u2019s nationwide uprising is witnessing its 260<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0day on Friday as the brave Baluch population in Zahedan, the provincial capital of Sistan &amp; Baluchestan Province took to the streets again following their weekly prayers to voice their hatred of the mullahs\u2019 regime and express their demands for a new Iran. These demonstrators, representing the will of the entire Iranian nation, have long been chanting slogans against the current mullahs\u2019 regime and the ousted Shah dictatorship. This is a stark reminder for Tehran and the world over that the Iranian people wish to live in a democratic republic.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/english.mojahedin.org\/news\/irans-baluch-population-in-zahedan-launch-new-anti-regime-demonstrations\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">How the Mullahs\u2019 Regime Used the Shah\u2019s SAVAK After Iran\u2019s 1979 Revolution<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-308051 size-medium\" title=\"Iran regime SAVAK VAVAK\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Iran-regime-SAVAK-VAVAK-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Iran regime SAVAK VAVAK\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Iran-regime-SAVAK-VAVAK-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Iran-regime-SAVAK-VAVAK-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Iran-regime-SAVAK-VAVAK-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Iran-regime-SAVAK-VAVAK-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Iran-regime-SAVAK-VAVAK.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In 1979, Iran experienced a revolution that aimed to overthrow the oppressive rule of the monarchy. Hopes were high that the new leadership would dismantle all repressive institutions, particularly the notorious security police known as SAVAK, which had been responsible for the torture and death of countless dissenters.\u00a0Despite the expectations of most people who had bravely fought against Shah\u2019s oppressive forces on the streets, the revolution was seized by the regime of Ruhollah Khomeini, which diverted it from its original path. Consequently, most previous repressive forces and the regime\u2019s torture chambers remained intact, ultimately aiding\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/irannewsupdate.com\/news\/infightings\/the-irgc-irans-military-force-and-a-state-within-a-state\/\">Khomeini<\/a>\u00a0in establishing a new and brutal medieval regime.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/irannewsupdate.com\/news\/infightings\/how-the-mullahs-regime-used-the-shahs-savak-after-irans-1979-revolution\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cologne, Germany\u2014May 31, 2023: MEK Supporters Held a Protest Rally Against the Appeasement Policy, and Supporting the Iran Revolution<\/h3>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Cologne, Germany&mdash;May 31, 2023: MEK Supporters Held a Protest Rally Against the Appeasement Policy...\" style=\"width:853px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_csE7aDZrh-Y\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FcsE7aDZrh-Y%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/csE7aDZrh-Y\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT5M40S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2023-06-02T06:47:03Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_csE7aDZrh-Y\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FcsE7aDZrh-Y%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Cologne, Germany\u2014May 31, 2023: MEK Supporters Held a Protest Rally Against the Appeasement Policy...<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/csE7aDZrh-Y\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FcsE7aDZrh-Y%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"Cologne, Germany&mdash;May 31, 2023: MEK Supporters Held a Protest Rally Against the Appeasement Policy...\" width=\"853\" height=\"460\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Cologne, Germany\u2014May 31, 2023: MEK Supporters Held a Protest Rally Against the Appeasement Policy, and Supporting the Iran Revolution.\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:853px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cologne, Germany\u2014May 31, 2023: \u00a0<\/strong>Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/english.mojahedin.org\/about-iranian-opposition-pmoi-mek\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">PMOI\/MEK<\/a>) held a protest rally against the appeasement policy and the release of Iran\u2019s regime\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/articles\/2023\/05\/iranian-diplomat-terrorist-assadollah-assadi-released-in-controversial-prisoner-swap-by-belgian-government\/45974\/\">diplomat-terrorist Assadollah Assadi<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/activities-outside-iran\/2023\/06\/cologne-germany-may-31-2023-mek-supporters-held-a-protest-rally-against-the-appeasement-policy-and-supporting-the-iran-revolution\/46131\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Also, read<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-june-2-2023\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Iran News in Brief \u2013 June 2,<\/strong><strong>\u00a02023<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS UPDATE: 8:00 PM CET Iran Protests at a Glance Based partially on reporting by PMOI (MEK) Network in Iran Saturday, June [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":308056,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[45,234],"tags":[277],"class_list":{"0":"post-308049","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news","8":"category-iran-news-in-brief-news","9":"tag-iran-news"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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