{"id":319881,"date":"2024-05-27T06:28:43","date_gmt":"2024-05-27T05:28:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=319881"},"modified":"2024-05-27T19:19:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T18:19:00","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-may-27-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-may-27-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 May 27, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Iran Further Increases Its Stockpile Of Uranium Enriched To Near Weapons-Grade Levels, Watchdog Says<\/h3>\n

VIENNA (AP) \u2014 Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, according to a confidential report on Monday by the United Nations\u2019 nuclear watchdog, the latest in Tehran\u2019s attempts to steadily exert pressure on the international community.<\/p>\n

Iran is seeking to have economic sanctions imposed over the country\u2019s controversial nuclear program lifted in exchange for slowing the program down. The program \u2014 as all matters of state in Iran \u2014 are\u00a0under the guidance of Iran\u2019s supreme leader<\/a><\/span>, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and that likely won\u2019t change in the wake of last week\u2019s helicopter crash that killed Iran\u2019s president and foreign minister.<\/p>\n

The report by the International Atomic Energy Agency also comes against the backdrop of heightened tensions in the wider Middle East over the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Israel and Iran have carried out direct strikes on each other\u2019s territory for the first time last month.<\/p>\n

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The EU\u2019s Pathetic Crocodile Tears For Iranian Hangman<\/h3>\n

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BERLIN \u2014 Diplomacy, as one 20th-century\u00a0American journalist put it, \u201cis to do and say the nastiest things in the nicest way.\u201d<\/p>\n

European statesmen from Machiavelli to Metternich to Bismarck perfected the form. But as this week\u2019s sudden, unlamentable demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi (a.k.a. \u201cThe Butcher of Tehran\u201d) proved, the diplomatic rapier thrust cloaked in the mannerly prose of a\u00a0note verbale<\/em>\u00a0is a lost art in Europe.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe EU expresses its sincere condolences for the death of President Raisi and Foreign Minister Abdollahian, as well as other members of their delegation and crew in a helicopter accident,\u201d European Council President Charles Michel\u00a0wrote<\/a>\u00a0on X.<\/p>\n

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The UN Should Memorialize the Iranian President\u2019s Victims, Not Raisi Himself<\/h3>\n

\"townhall-logo\"The United Nations has announced that it intends to hold a memorial service on Thursday for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash on May 19. The international body already recognized a moment of silence shortly after the news of that death was confirmed, and then lowered their flags to half-mast \u201cas a mark of respect for the passing of His Excellency.\u201d<\/p>\n

These formulaic gestures are unlikely to earn much goodwill from the Iranian regime, which has a long history of openly flouting international law and denying the UN\u2019s authority. Conversely, the implied praise for Raisi\u2019s legacy is sure to be received as an insult by the vast majority of the Iranian people.<\/p>\n

Although the Iranian regime and its state media have been making every effort to promote an image of widespread public grief over Raisi\u2019s death, the reality is that many Iranians greeted the news with celebratory dancing, fireworks, and the exchange of sweets. The National Council of Resistance of Iran issued a statement explaining:<\/p>\n

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Iran’s Agenda to Destabilise The Region and Europe<\/h3>\n

\u00a0\"\"The proceedings against these 104 MEK members, described as “hypocrites”, began publicly on Tuesday 7 May, in Branch 11 of the Criminal Court of Tehran province. Before pronouncing the final verdict, the judge opened the hearing by stating: “We warn the countries that host these defendants that hosting these people is considered a crime under the international conventions against terrorism. Some countries, such as France, should review their position on the reception of these defendants, who are involved in terrorist activities and crimes against humanity and cooperate with international organizations in accordance with the red wanted notices issued. In addition, the people of Albania (where nearly 3000 members of the MEK have been settled since 2016 in agreement with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. Editor’s note), as the host of these defendants, should demand that his government extradite them to Iran<\/em>.”<\/p>\n

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Iranian Protesters Express ‘Joy’ Over Death Of President Ebrahim Raisi In Helicopter Crash<\/h3>\n

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Iranian protesters have expressed “joy” over the death of President Ebrahim Raisi who was dubbed the “butcher of Tehran”.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Sky News’\u00a0The World With Yalda Hakim<\/a><\/strong>, three Iranians spoke on the condition of anonymity over fears of being tracked down by the country’s regime.\u00a0A protest leader – who is currently in hiding – suggested\u00a0Sunday’s crash<\/a><\/strong>, which also killed Iran’s foreign minister, was “pre-planned”.<\/p>\n

“We may not be across everything, but it’s been a known fact for a long time that Raisi was a serious contender to replace Supreme Leader Khamenei, and perhaps some didn’t want that to happen.<\/p>\n

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The Rotten Iranian Regime Is on The Edge of Collapse<\/h3>\n

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It\u2019s hard not to see the death of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi in a\u00a0helicopter crash last week<\/a> as a reflection of the Islamic Republic\u2019s institutional decrepitude. As is generally the case when the mullahs find themselves under pressure, their default position is to blame the West.<\/p>\n

In the warped universe Iran\u2019s rulers inhabit, the helicopter crash that killed Raisi and seven others, including the foreign minister, was not due to the incompetence of those responsible for operating and maintaining the aircraft. The blame apparently lies squarely with the West for\u00a0imposing the sanctions<\/a>\u00a0that have denied Tehran the ability to purchase the aviation parts required to maintain the US Bell 212 helicopter in which the Iranian leader perished.<\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 7:30 AM<\/span><\/p>\n

PMOI Resistance Units Defy Repression with Widespread Activities across Iran<\/h3>\n

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In the face of a repressive regime, the Resistance Units of the People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) continued to expand their activities across Iran, calling for regime change and the establishment of a democratic republic that rejects both the Shah regime and the mullahs\u2019 rule. These courageous activists are reiterating their commitment to overthrow the ruling theocracy and establish a democratic, secular republic based on the separation of religion and state.<\/p>\n

At least 3,000 activities were documented in dozens of cities, including Tehran, Karaj, Ahvaz, Damavand, Amol, Zahedan, Lahijan, Semnan, Rasht, Shiraz, and Babol.<\/p>\n

In their activities, the Resistance Units touched on several key themes, including support for the Ten-Point Plan of Maryam Rajavi, the president-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) for a free, secular, and non-nuclear republic of Iran.<\/p>\n

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Condolences For Raisi\u2019s Death Met With Global Scorn<\/h3>\n

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Iran is still rejoicing in the death of a notorious executioner who is responsible for the death of thousands of political prisoners, protesters, and other Iranians who want to live in freedom and decency. The satisfaction and joy from the death of regime president Ebrahim Raisi extended beyond the streets and cities of Iran, affecting many countries and influential political figures. Some personalities, through messages or media interviews, expressed their satisfaction at the elimination of a symbol of crime, massacre, and genocide, and congratulated the people of Iran.<\/p>\n

This is a rare occasion where, after the death of a country\u2019s president, the formal rules, and protocols of sending condolence messages to the rulers are challenged, with many personalities, parliamentarians, and political officials sending congratulatory messages instead.<\/p>\n

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Iran\u2019s Economic Realities Under Raisi\u2019s Presidency<\/h3>\n

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Iran\u2019s economic indicators during Ebrahim Raisi\u2019s presidency have shown some positive signs, but a closer examination reveals many caveats and uncertainties surrounding these apparent improvements.\u00a0A detailed analysis is difficult due to the lack of transparency, with the government often blaming previous administrations for economic crises.<\/p>\n

One glaring example is the suspension of the Central Bank\u2019s report on the implementation of the state\u00a0budget<\/a> since late 2017 during Hassan Rouhani\u2019s presidency.\u00a0When the reports were finally released last year for 2018-2021, it was revealed that one-third of the government budget was unrealized, leading to extensive borrowing.<\/p>\n

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Zhina Modarres Gorji, Kurdish Women\u2019s Rights Activist Sentenced to 21 Years in Iran<\/h3>\n

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Zhina Modarres Gorji, a Kurdish journalist and women\u2019s rights activist from Sanandaj, has faced significant challenges due to her activism. She was arrested during the 2022 nationwide protests in Iran and has been sentenced to 21 years in prison. Additionally, she has been exiled to Hamedan Central Prison by the Iranian regime.\u00a0The charges against Zhina Modarres Gorji are serious and include various allegations related to her activism. According to the verdict issued by the 1st branch of the\u00a0Sanandaj<\/a>\u00a0Revolutionary Court, she has been found guilty of the following offenses:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Forming an illegal group and aiming to overthrow the regime: This charge carries a 10-year prison sentence.<\/p>\n

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Portsmouth, England\u2014May 24, 2024: Freedom-Loving Iranians Exhibition to Support the Iranian Revolution<\/h3>\n
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