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

UPDATE: 7:3<\/span>0 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

US Carries Out \u2018Self-Defense Strikes\u2019 Against Houthis in Yemen<\/h3>\n

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The US on Saturday carried out “self-defense strikes” against Houthi targets in Yemen, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Sunday.<\/p>\n

“On Feb. 10, between 4 \u2013 5 p.m., (Sanaa time) (1300-1400GMT), U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully conducted self-defense strikes against two unmanned surface vessels (USV) and three mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM) north of Al Hudaydah, Yemen, that were prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea,” CENTCOM said on X.<\/p>\n

The CENTCOM said it determined the targets presented an “imminent threat” to US Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region.<\/p>\n

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Freedom-Loving Iranians Rally on the Anniversary of the Iranian People\u2019s Anti-Monarchical Revolution<\/h3>\n

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Mrs. Maryam Rajavi’s speech: “It is February, the month associated with revolution, marked by the overthrow of the Shah\u2019s dictatorship. And certainly, the overthrow of the mullahs will also occur. No revolution in history loses its significance, regardless of how much it is distorted or denied. The people of Iran are determined to usher in another revolution in the nation\u2019s history. The anniversary of the 1979 Revolution resonates with the fervor of freedom lovers and fighters, as they cry out, ‘Long live the revolution!’ Their voice is more resonant than ever that disrupting the old and reactionary order and establishing a just and democratic society is right, real, and more necessary today than ever. Their roar echoes the words of Massoud Rajavi<\/strong><\/a>, who proclaimed that the 1979 revolution is ‘neither dead, nor reduced to ashes, nor destroyed.’ Instead, it courses unwaveringly through the veins of our revolutionary generation.”<\/p>\n

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Immortal Heroes and Mortal Dictators<\/h3>\n

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Dictators tend to create an image of immortality of themselves when they are in power. But after their oust, in hindsight, their weakness and fragility become undeniable.<\/p>\n

Forty-three years ago, during a speech at Tehran University, senior PMOI member Mousa Khiabani told PMOI supporters, \u201cThe future belongs to you. Have faith in this. Be sure that the future belongs to you, to the revolutionaries. The mortal forces will be eliminated.\u201d<\/p>\n

Today, the truth of those comments can be seen in the disarray that has engulfed the mullahs\u2019 regime, to which regime authorities are admitting.<\/p>\n

On December 29, 2023, Mohammad Taghi Akbarnejad, a mullah with close ties to regime authorities, warned about the threat of the regime being overthrown and said, \u201cIf we continue down this path, our downfall is inevitable<\/p>\n

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Iran: Economic Despair Triggers Mass Exodus<\/h3>\n

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Simply perusing the news churned out by the Iranian regime\u2019s media paints a disquieting and dismal picture. The narratives peddled portray a society steadily plunging into destitution, its vitality drained by the insatiable avarice of regime officials and affiliates, who siphon wealth and hope from the populace like parasites.<\/p>\n

Mahmoud Karimi Biranvand, Deputy Minister of Employment at the Ministry of Labor, recently lamented, \u201c40% of all unemployed individuals are\u00a0graduates<\/a>. The most pressing challenge in the country\u2019s labor market is the dire unemployment situation among graduates.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another alarming development is the surge in emigration among Iranian professionals. It\u2019s evident that when specialists and graduates struggle to secure employment domestically, they\u2019re compelled to seek opportunities abroad.<\/p>\n

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Exclusive: Iran Recruits British Muslims to Spy on Jews and Dissidents, Daily Mail Reports<\/h3>\n

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The Iranian regime has been reportedly recruiting British Muslims, particularly those on pilgrimages in the Middle East, to gather intelligence on Jews and dissidents in the UK, with potential implications for security on British soil, according to revelations made by the Daily Mail.<\/p>\n

Recruiters allegedly affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) approach British Shias visiting religious sites in Iran and Iraq, tasking them with gathering information on prominent British Jews, synagogues, and British-based Iranian dissidents. The fear is that such information may be exploited for potential attacks within the UK.<\/p>\n

Israeli officials have raised concerns about the heightened threat level following a massacre perpetrated by Hamas on October 7, leading to an increase in warnings issued to the UK regarding potential attacks orchestrated by Iranians or their proxies.<\/p>\n

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Hamburg Bank Suspected as \u2018Financial Hub\u2019 for Iranian Terror, Politico Reports<\/h3>\n

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A recent investigation has uncovered startling revelations regarding a small Hamburg-based bank\u2019s alleged involvement in facilitating Iran\u2019s clandestine financial activities to support terror groups in the Middle East. According to reports from Politico, Varengold Bank AG has come under intense scrutiny from Western intelligence agencies, with suspicions mounting that it served as a crucial link in Iran\u2019s efforts to funnel funds to entities such as Hezbollah in Lebanon and Yemen\u2019s Houthi rebels.<\/p>\n

The investigation, which prompted German financial authorities to launch a comprehensive probe into Varengold Bank, has led to significant repercussions for the institution, forcing it to substantially scale back its commercial banking operations. This development sheds light on the alarming ease with which Tehran has managed to circumvent Western sanctions, raising concerns about the efficacy of existing regulatory frameworks in combating illicit financial activities.<\/p>\n

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1979 Revolution: Iranian Women Take a Stride Forward<\/h3>\n

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The anniversary of the 1979 Revolution which toppled Shah\u2019s monarchic regime in Iran, is a reminder of Iranian women\u2019s extensive role and impact in that era which is considered a leap forward in the history of the struggles of Iranian women.\u00a0The widespread participation of Iranian women in recent uprisings is reminiscent of their role during the 1979 revolution against the monarchic dictatorship in Iran. The current uprising and the leading role of women in it is a continuation of their participation in the 1979 Revolution and in fact prior to that.<\/p>\n

Iranian and Western historians who have studied the social and political developments in Iran during the past 150 years attest that patriarchal historians have often overlooked Iranian women\u2019s heroism, registering and documenting very little.<\/p>\n

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Iran: Even Living in Basements is a Dream<\/h3>\n

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These days, the cost of renting a house in Iran has become so high that some people are considering renting basements for living.<\/p>\n

According to advertisements on real estate platforms, a 60-square-meter basement in the city of Shiraz is being offered for a monthly rent of 130 million rials upfront (approximately $2,347).<\/p>\n

In Mashhad, a 50-square-meter basement is advertised for 500 million rials upfront (approximately $903) and a monthly rent of 50 million Iranian rials (approximately $90).<\/p>\n

In Tehran\u2019s Tehranpars district, a 180-square-meter basement is listed for a monthly rent of 300 million rials (approximately $542) with an upfront payment of 2 billion rials (approximately $3,610).<\/p>\n

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Berkeley, California\u2014February 9, 2024: MEK Supporters Exhibition in Solidarity With the Iranian Revolution<\/h3>\n
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Our dedicated volunteers set up the information table once again at @UCBerkeley<\/a> today, garnering support for #FreeIran2024<\/a>.
\nEmpowering the people of #Iran<\/a> to confront their adversaries, the ruling dictatorship, and its #IRGC<\/a>, is a fundamental right we stand for.@DionLimTV<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/NiOgD0synP<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Iranian-American Community of NorCal (@IACNorCal) February 10, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n