{"id":311505,"date":"2023-09-08T08:26:36","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T07:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=311505"},"modified":"2023-09-08T18:07:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T17:07:30","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-september-8-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-september-8-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 September 8, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

UPDATE: 7:00 PM CET<\/span><\/p>\n

US Says It Disrupts Illicit Oil Shipment by Iran\u2019s IRGC, Seizes Contraband Crude<\/h3>\n

HOUSTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) – The U.S. on Friday divulged it disrupted in April a multimillion-dollar shipment of crude oil by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, seizing more than 980,000 barrels of contraband crude oil that violated U.S. sanctions.<\/p>\n

In April, Reuters reported that the U.S.\u00a0confiscated<\/a> cargo onboard the tanker Suez Rajan, which was carrying Iranian oil at sea. The U.S. statement on Friday confirmed and fleshed out details of the story which cited sources.<\/p>\n

The “illicit sale and transport of Iranian oil” violated sanctions targeting Iran, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a statement that for the first time acknowledged its role. A plea agreement between the parties was made public this week.<\/p>\n

The vessel was\u00a0unloaded<\/a>\u00a0last month after waiting 2-1\/2 months off the coast of Texas to discharge.<\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 3:00 PM CET<\/span><\/p>\n

Iranian Official Warns of Growing Threats as New Academic Year Nears<\/h3>\n

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On September 7, Fereydoun Abbasi, a member of the regime’s parliament, expressed concern about potential uprisings, stating, “As we approach the end of September 23, the enemy’s conspiracies become more organized and severe. They aim to exploit the country’s student population, who seek education, and dominate the general public. That is the nature of our enemies. Wherever there is a gathering, whether it’s in schools, universities, or even mosques, they may become targets to pressure the people.”<\/p>\n

Justifying the recent purge of university students and professors, the former Iranian regime’s nuclear chief said, “Scholars and university professors must adhere to their limits. When they come to work in universities and the military with specific beliefs and ideologies, they should accept the existing regulations and frameworks.”<\/p>\n

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Locals in Southeast Iran Clash with Security Forces<\/h3>\n

On Thursday morning, September 7, the Iranian regime’s security and special forces units stormed the port of Kolahi, in the southern Hormozgan province.<\/p>\n

Following the raid on the port of Kolahi and gunfire directed at fuel depots, dozens of fishing boats, and a residential house went up in flames, causing significant damage to the belongings and lives of Baluch citizens. According to local accounts, the people of Kolahi have announced they will resist and are not willing to leave their homes and livelihoods.<\/p>\n

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September 7\u2014Bandar Kolahi (Minab), southeast #Iran<\/a>
Security forces raided this village, destroying homes, boats, and fuel tanks.pic.twitter.com\/gv8jqffA4o<\/a><\/p>\n

— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) September 8, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n