{"id":319954,"date":"2024-05-29T05:49:04","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T04:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=319954"},"modified":"2024-05-29T21:07:51","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T20:07:51","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-may-29-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-may-29-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 May 29, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

UPDATE: 10:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

Memorial for Iran\u2019s Raisi Betrays the Core Principles of the United Nations<\/h3>\n

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Article 1 of the United Nations Charter states that a core purpose of the institution is to \u201cachieve international co-operation\u2026 in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms.\u201d However, in a shameful and appalling gesture, the UN is planning an internal ceremony on Thursday, May 30, that contradicts the very core mission established in the aforementioned provision.<\/p>\n

After observing a moment of silence and lowering its flag to half-mast \u201cas a mark of respect for the passing of His Excellency Mr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran,\u201d the UN now plans to hold a full-fledged memorial service for a man known to countless Iranians as \u201cthe butcher of Tehran.\u201d<\/p>\n

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European Powers Seek Action Against Iran at IAEA Meeting Despite US Concerns<\/h3>\n

VIENNA\/PARIS, May 29 (Reuters) – Britain, France and Germany have circulated a draft resolution against Iran ahead of the U.N. nuclear watchdog’s board meeting next week and appear determined to push it despite opposition from their U.S. ally, three diplomats said on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Reuters reported<\/a>\u00a0on May 24 that the U.S. and its European partners, known as the E3, were divided over whether to confront Iran with Washington fearing such a resolution could risk further escalation in the region and rock the boat ahead of November’s U.S. election.<\/p>\n

“We are pushing the Americans, but they remain stuck in the thinking that nothing should be done to escalate with Iran,” said a senior European official. “That has achieved nothing so far and we believe we need to show firmness now.”<\/p>\n

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

550 UK Parliamentarians Demand Proscription of Iran\u2019s Revolutionary Guard: \u2018Business as Usual Is Over\u2019<\/h3>\n

\"breitbartDespite persistent resistance from the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), the MPs and peers, part of the British Committee for Iran Freedom, are pushing to label Iran\u2019s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a terrorist group in a cross-party initiative, marking a significant policy shift.<\/p>\n

Labeling the IRGC \u2014 which is already under British sanctions \u2014 a terrorist organization would make it a criminal offense in Britain to be a member, attend its meetings, or display its logo publicly.<\/p>\n

Urging the international community to abandon appeasement and take a firm stance against Tehran, Iranian opposition MEK (Mujahedin-e Khalq) political leader and President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) Maryam Rajavi said the British parliamentarians\u2019 push \u201cpoints to their profound understanding of the crisis in Iran and the region and recognizes the clerical regime as the\u00a0primary obstacles to regional and global peace and security.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Monstrous Money-Printing Machine of Iran\u2019s Regime<\/h3>\n

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The accelerating pace of liquidity growth and money-printing in Iran is exacerbating the misery and hardship for the oppressed people of Iran, to see how many millions of Iranians are driven below the poverty and survival line. In the three years of Ebrahim Raisi\u2019s presidency, the Central Bank of Iran imposed massive inflation and liquidity on the distressed people of Iran. Khamenei\u2019s appointment of Raisi as the head of the executive branch in 2021 angered the so-called reformist faction, who had repeatedly expressed their loyalty to the Supreme Leader. Therefore, their candidate, Abolnasser Hemmati, the Central Bank president, showcased his knowledge and expertise during the presidential campaign and after, contrasting with that of Raisi, who was notoriously renowned for having only elementary education.<\/p>\n

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Raisi\u2019s Death, A \u201cMonumental Blow\u201d to Iran\u2019s Regime<\/h3>\n

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With the death of Iranian regime president Ebrahim Raisi, the issue of the 1988 massacre and the justice-seeking movement has resurfaced in parliaments and public opinion.<\/p>\n

On May 21, Mehr News agency wrote, \u201cThe enemies and ill-wishers of the Islamic system beat their drums joyfully and expressed satisfaction with this disaster. The reasons for the enemies\u2019 happiness are numerous, but one of the points they emphasize a lot is Ayatollah Raisi\u2019s role in the issue of the execution of the hypocrites [PMOI] in the 1980s; an issue on which the [regime supreme leader Ali] Khamenei also emphasized the need for a correct explanation and analysis of that era so that the roles of \u2018executioner\u2019 and \u2018martyr\u2019 are not reversed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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English Teacher, Somayeh Akhtarshomar, Fired Amid Controversial Accusations<\/h3>\n

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Marivan, Iran\u00a0\u2013 Somayeh Akhtarshomar, an experienced English teacher with a 17-year tenure in city-level schools, has been dismissed following a series of contentious allegations. The case has sparked debate and concern within the educational community.<\/p>\n

According to reports, the Administrative Offenses Committee of the province\u2019s employees accused Somayeh Akhtarshomar of several offenses, including:<\/p>\n

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  1. Publishing Offensive Content:\u00a0<\/strong>Allegedly, she spread offensive material and false news against the clerical regime.<\/li>\n
  2. Membership in Online Teachers\u2019 Union Channels:<\/strong>\u00a0Akhtarshomar was accused of actively participating in illegal teachers\u2019 union channels in virtual spaces.<\/li>\n
  3. Provocative Content:<\/strong>\u00a0The teacher allegedly posted provocative content in the union channels of\u00a0Marivan<\/a>\u00a0and Sarv Abad teachers and Iranian educators.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Iran\u2019s Flaring Crisis: Burning Gold and Polluting the Environment<\/h3>\n

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    One of the most pressing issues in Iran\u2019s energy industry is the widespread flaring of associated natural gas in oil fields, a practice that amounts to burning valuable resources and contributing to environmental degradation.<\/span><\/p>\n

    This long-standing tradition not only inflicts billions of dollars in economic losses on Iran but also carries severe consequences for the environment, such as acid rain.<\/span><\/p>\n

    In a country where millions of people face power outages, the data reveals a startling reality: the associated gas burned in\u00a0Iran\u2019s oil fields<\/a>\u00a0could provide electricity to nearly a third of the nation\u2019s population.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    EU Countries Seek to List Iran\u2019s Revolutionary Guards as Terrorist Organization<\/h3>\n

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    European diplomats informed the German news agency DPA on Monday, May 27th, that several EU countries, including Germany, are pushing to designate Iran\u2019s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. This move is based on a court ruling in D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Germany, along with several other nations, has requested the European Union\u2019s legal authorities to examine the verdict of the D\u00fcsseldorf court.\u00a0<\/span>The ruling indicates that an Iranian government agency was responsible for an arson attack on a synagogue in the city of Bochum.\u00a0<\/span>EU diplomats informed DPA that the EU\u2019s legal service has confirmed that the court sentence could be sufficient grounds for the terrorist designation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Tehran\u2019s Housing Crisis Worsens with Skyrocketing Rents<\/h3>\n

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    In recent years, the rental crisis for tenants in Tehran and other cities across Iran has become one of the major social and economic problems.<\/p>\n

    The uncontrolled rise in\u00a0rental prices<\/a>, the shortage of suitable housing, and economic pressures have forced many Tehran residents to leave the city and move to the outskirts. This issue has not only affected individuals\u2019 quality of life but has also created new problems.<\/p>\n

    Families who lived in the city center until a few years ago are now forced to relocate to the outskirts. It is still unclear how long this trend will continue.<\/p>\n

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    Iranian-Canadian Communities and MEK Supporters Rally in Ottawa, Urging Canadian Government to Blacklist IRGC<\/h3>\n
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