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<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\nUPDATE: 8:30 PM CET<\/span><\/p>\n Due to heavy rainfall, seven provinces in Iran, including Isfahan, Sistan and Baluchestan, Kermanshah, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Gilan, Mazandaran, and Hamadan, have experienced flooding and waterlogging. The flooding in Abbas Abad, Mazandaran Province, resulted in the destruction of three bridges and inflicted damage on urban infrastructure, gardens, and farmlands.<\/p>\n The flooding in Abbas Abad led to the rupture of water supply networks in certain areas of the city, and some residents are still without access to drinking water.<\/p>\n In Salman Shahr, a suburb of Abbas Abad, the floodwaters caused significant damage to the local population. In an incident, a woman sustained severe injuries, and residents of the Karakti district in Salman Shahr have resorted to using boats for transportation.<\/p>\n In a concerning development for Tehran’s housing market, an expert has disclosed significant vacancy rates in both central and northern parts of the city, shedding light on a pressing issue that could have far-reaching implications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n As reported by various media outlets, state-affiliated housing expert Hamid Najaf revealed<\/a> that a significant number of homes in both central and northern Tehran remain unoccupied, with estimates ranging from 20% to 40%. In certain areas of northern Tehran, it’s even more alarming, where 30% to 40% of newly constructed residential towers stand vacant. Furthermore, the problem extends to central Tehran, with 20% to 30% of properties lying unoccupied.<\/p>\n On October 30, the newspaper Hamdeli unveiled a cartel involving several state-affiliated banks, including Bank Maskan, Sepah Bank, Bank Mellat, Export Bank, Pasargad Bank, and Iran Insurance, who have collectively stockpiled an astonishing 170 to 8,000 residential units in northern Tehran alone.<\/p>\n This situation is leading to a growing issue. Many tenants, driven by exorbitant rent increases, have been forced to relocate to southern neighborhoods and the city’s outskirts. Over time, this migration is expected to cause significant problems, resulting in social and economic disparities and challenges.<\/p>\n UPDATE: 6:30 PM CET<\/span><\/p>\n Understanding the gravity of this decision necessitates a deep dive into Iran’s track record. The Iranian regime has been at the epicenter of severe and systematic human rights abuses. The UN itself has condemned Iran in 69 resolutions. This is the regime that, in just the first ten months of 2023, is responsible for over 600 executions. It’s the same regime that, during the uprisings in 2019 and 2022, mercilessly snuffed out the lives of 750 and 1,500 protesters, including many dozens of women and children, respectively.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n UPDATE: 2:30 PM CET<\/span><\/p>\n On Sunday, November 5, retired individuals under the Social Security system in Shush, Ahvaz, and Kermanshah staged a protest in front of the Governor’s Office building, expressing their dissatisfaction with the current economic conditions and the lack of response to their demands.<\/p>\n Similarly, on the same day, nurses and medical staff at the hospital referred to as Khomeini in Urmia continued their second day of protest, highlighting issues such as unpaid dues, unmet demands, discrepancies in their salaries, and the absence of solutions to their economic challenges.<\/p>\n November 5\u2014Tehran, #Iran<\/a> — People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) November 5, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nFlooding in 7 Provinces of Iran<\/h3>\n
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\nCartel of Regime Banks Accused of Hoarding Thousands of Homes in Tehran<\/h3>\n
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\nThe UN’s Misstep with Iran: Betraying its Founding Ideals<\/h3>\n
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The United Nations, with its blue flag and olive branches symbolizing peace, was built on the ruins of a world torn apart by war, with the core goal of upholding human rights and ensuring peace. Yet, today, this institution seems to be drifting away from its foundational ideals, evident in its recent decision to let the Iranian regime\u2019s ambassador chair the Social Forum of the Human Rights Council in November 2023 in Geneva.<\/p>\n
\nSunday Protests in Iran<\/h3>\n
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Tire sellers go on strike in protest to discrimination in the distribution of tires.#IranProtests<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/amYoXUkwxA<\/a><\/p>\n