{"id":314219,"date":"2023-12-13T08:58:50","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T07:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=314219"},"modified":"2023-12-13T21:04:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T20:04:05","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-december-13-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-december-13-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 December 13, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

UPDATE: 9:00 PM CET<\/span><\/p>\n

Iran\u2019s Web of Intrigue and Propaganda Exposed<\/h3>\n

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IN SEPTEMBER this year, the London-based TV station \u2018Iran International\u2019 and the news website \u2018Semafor\u2019, sent shockwaves through Europe and America when they revealed that an influential organization known as the Iran Experts Initiative (IEI), which had consistently lobbied and advised EU governments, the European Parliament, the US Congress, and others, was in fact fashioned and directed by Tehran, stirring profound implications for global diplomacy and security.<\/p>\n

Based on an avalanche of leaked emails, the two news organizations showed how the IEI had been created by the mullahs\u2019 regime in 2014 \u201cto improve Tehran\u2019s image abroad\u201d. So-called \u2018experts\u2019 from the IEI had consistently peddled a misleading narrative designed by the mullahs, while also demonizing the main democratic opposition movement, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), and its main component the Mojahedin-e Khalq (MEK).<\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 12:30 PM CET<\/span><\/p>\n

MPs Lash Out Against Ebrahim Raisi Over $3.7 Billion Embezzlement Case<\/h3>\n

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Ali Nazari Khaneghah<\/a>, a member of the Iranian regime’s parliament, revealed what he described as a massive embezzlement amounting to $3.5 billion. He argued that this staggering sum is equivalent to 140 trillion Iranian tomans or the entire national infrastructure budget. He claimed that not a single rial had been allocated to development projects up to this point.<\/p>\n

Adding to the controversy, the state-run Dideban-e-Iran wrote on December 12<\/a>, “Ahmad Alireza Begi, a member of the Commission on Councils and Internal Affairs of the country, commented on the role of Sadatinejad, the former Minister of Jihad Agriculture, in the corruption case of Dabesh tea to Iran’s Watchdog. Begi stated, ‘Mr. Sadatinejad was under scrutiny at that time, and the questions raised about him pertained to corruption in rural cooperation and the purchase of tea on the night of Eid. Mr. Raisi, who was undoubtedly aware of the behind-the-scenes issues, interpreted that if this minister were to be interrogated, many issues would come to light, and it would not be in the government’s favor. Therefore, they planned for Sadatinejad to resign. Many issues related to the corruption case of Dabesh tea have been raised, including the roles of the Ministry of Jihad Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and Customs in this matter.'”<\/p>\n

Fathollah Tavassoli, another member of the parliament, strongly criticized the government of Ebrahim Raisi, labeling the embezzlement case as a disgrace. He expressed disbelief in how a company could receive $3.7 billion in foreign currency, import goods, and fail to match the declared specifications. Tavassoli questioned the credibility of the transactions, describing the scandal as an economic embarrassment for the government and the nation as a whole.<\/p>\n

As these revelations unfold, the regime’s parliament is expected to delve further into its internal strife and rivalry with the Raisi government, shed light on the intricate details of the corruption scandal surrounding the Debsh Tea Company<\/a>, and implicating various governmental bodies such as the Ministry of Jihad Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and Customs.<\/p>\n

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Blinken Condemns Rocket Attack Against US Embassy in Baghdad<\/h3>\n

\"national-news-logo\"US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a call with\u00a0Iraqi<\/a>\u00a0Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani on Tuesday, condemned the December 8 attack on the US embassy in Baghdad, the State Department said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe secretary condemned the attack on the US embassy in Baghdad as well as the series of attacks on US personnel in Iraq and Syria in recent weeks,\u201d State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said. \u201cThe secretary noted that the attacks are being carried out by militias who are acting with the support of Iran and undermining Iraq\u2019s sovereignty and independence.\u201d<\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 8:00 AM CET<\/span><\/p>\n

Message to the Conference at the US House of Representatives<\/h3>\n

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Mrs. Maryam Rajavi’s speech: “Honorable Representatives, dear friends of the Iranian people and Resistance.<\/p>\n

I commend every one of you. This conference, which focuses on the religious fascism ruling Iran, is more urgent than ever before. The Iranian regime is an imminent threat to regional and global peace and security.<\/p>\n

Last year at this time, a vast uprising by the Iranian people took place in over 280 cities to overthrow the regime. The world clearly heard the protesters\u2019 calls across Iran, who loudly called for the overthrow of the regime.<\/p>\n

Cornered by a movement that sought his regime\u2019s overthrow, Khamenei started a war in the Middle East. He is using this war to prevent the eruption of another major uprising.<\/p>\n

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Online Conference at the UK House of Lords<\/h3>\n

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On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, a conference was held at the\u00a0UK House of Lords<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0entitled \u201cSupport Iranian People\u2019s Struggle for Human Rights and Justice.\u201d<\/p>\n

The conference featured members of both houses of the UK Parliament<\/strong><\/a>, jurists, and human rights activists who addressed the conference. They included Lord Alton of Liverpool, Lord Carlile of Berriew, Baroness O\u2019Loan DBE MRIA, and members of the House of Commons, Bob Blackman, Dr. Liam Fox, Steve McCabe, Martyn Day, and Jim Shannon. Professor Sara Chandler KC, Lauren Lederle, and Jocelynne Scutt AO were among the lawyers, judges, jurists, and human rights advocates who attended this meeting.<\/p>\n

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Raisi Cancels Trip to Switzerland After Official Complaint Over Human Rights Violations<\/h3>\n
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