{"id":322688,"date":"2024-07-30T05:18:31","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T04:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=322688"},"modified":"2024-07-30T16:13:47","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T15:13:47","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-july-30-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-july-30-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 July 30, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

UPDATE: 5:00 PM CEST<\/span><\/p>\n

Treasury Targets Iranian Missile and UAV Procurement Facilitators<\/h3>\n

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WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury\u2019s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is targeting five individuals and seven entities based in Iran, the People\u2019s Republic of China (PRC), and Hong Kong that have facilitated procurements on behalf of subordinates of Iran\u2019s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL). Those designated today procure various components, including accelerometers and gyroscopes, which serve as key inputs to Iran\u2019s ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program. Iran\u2019s acquisition of critical missile and UAV components continues to enable its proliferation of weapons systems to its proxies in the Middle East and to Russia.<\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 11:30 AM CEST<\/span><\/p>\n

Iran Seeks to Undermine Trump Ahead of Election, Officials Signal<\/h3>\n

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Iran is working to stoke societal discord in the United States and undermine Donald Trump\u2019s bid to regain the White House \u2014 as it tried to do four years ago, U.S. intelligence officials signaled Monday in a new assessment of the disinformation landscape ahead of November\u2019s election.<\/p>\n

In a briefing for reporters organized by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the FBI, and the Department of Homeland Security, officials alluded to but stopped short of directly stating Tehran\u2019s opposition to Trump. Rather, Iran is reprising the stance it took in 2020, said a senior ODNI official, adding that its leaders appear motivated by a desire to \u201cavoid an outcome they perceive would increase tensions with the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n

Like others who participated in the briefing, this person spoke on the condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the intelligence agencies.<\/p>\n

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

Khamenei Confirms Pezeshkian\u2019s Presidency On Condition Of Continuing Raisi\u2019s Dark Legacy<\/h3>\n

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The cold and silent ceremony of appointing and inaugurating Masoud Pezeshkian as the new president of Iran\u2019s regime was held on July 28. The Iranian regime Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei endorsed and appointed Pezeshkian with the condition of \u201cfit for duty.\u201d<\/p>\n

In his decree, the Supreme Leader, while implicitly criticizing the \u201cunexpected president,\u201d wrote: \u201cI confirm and appoint the wise, honest, popular, and learned Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian as the president of the Islamic Republic of Iran.\u201d However, in the next sentence, he reminded him: \u201cI remind you that the people\u2019s vote and my confirmation will continue as long as your path remains in line with the true course of Islam and the revolution.\u201d<\/p>\n

In response to this confirmation, Pezeshkian emphasized his adherence to the regime\u2019s frameworks and mentioned Ruhollah Khomeini the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and other key figures of the regime.<\/p>\n

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Surge in Executions: Iran Carries Out 30 Death Sentences in Eight Days Amid UN Calls for Accountability<\/h3>\n

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In a concerning development, at least 30 prisoners have been executed across various Iranian prisons within a span of just eight days, according to reports from multiple media sources. The executions, which took place between July 20 and July 28, 2024, were carried out on individuals convicted of \u2018intentional murder\u2019 and \u2018drug-related crimes\u2019.<\/p>\n

This surge in executions, averaging about four per day, comes in the wake of Iran\u2019s recent presidential election and amidst renewed international scrutiny of Iran\u2019s human rights record. The timing has raised eyebrows, particularly as some regime supporters have been promoting the newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian as a moderate and reformist figure.<\/p>\n

Just days before this wave of executions, on July 22, 2024,\u00a0Javaid Rehman<\/a>, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, called for an international mechanism to investigate and prosecute those responsible for \u201catrocity crimes\u201d in Iran. In his final report before the end of his mandate, Rehman highlighted the extra-judicial killings of thousands of arbitrarily arrested prisoners during the 1980s crackdown on political dissent.<\/p>\n

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Iran\u2019s Treasury Faces Severe Cash Crunch Amid Economic Crisis<\/h3>\n

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Recent reports from Iranian media have shed light on the dire financial situation facing the country\u2019s treasury. According to an official letter from the Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance to the \u2018Presidential Supervisor\u2019 on July 27, the cash balance of Iran\u2019s treasury stands at a mere 10.5 trillion tomans, equivalent to approximately $170 million.\u00a0The news website Asr-e Iran reported on this development, emphasizing that this figure is \u201cliterally nothing\u201d for a country of Iran\u2019s size and economic potential. The current balance is barely sufficient to cover government employees\u2019 salaries for two to three days, highlighting the severity of the financial crisis.<\/p>\n

While the government may secure additional funds in the future to meet its obligations, the current state of the treasury raises serious concerns about Iran\u2019s economic stability. The financial crisis can be attributed to several factors, including international sanctions, ambitious and controversial nuclear activities, and alleged governmental mismanagement.<\/p>\n

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Power Outages Threaten Iranian Healthcare Amidst Heatwave<\/h3>\n

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As Iran grapples with an energy supply challenge due to soaring temperatures, reports of power outages in medical centers have raised alarms about the safety and continuity of healthcare services across the country.<\/p>\n

On July 24, Tejarat News reported a power outage at Khomeini Mahalat Hospital in Central Province, affecting 18 patients undergoing hemodialysis. A patient\u2019s companion described the severity of the situation: \u201cA power cut to the dialysis machine means a severe shock to patients. The blood removed from the patient\u2019s body for purification is returned with the help of this device. When power is cut, this cycle stops.\u201d The outage lasted over 15 minutes, during which some attendants manually operated the dialysis machines to minimize risk to patients.<\/p>\n

This incident is not isolated. On July 27, the president of Gilan University of Medical Sciences announced the dismissal of Pirouz Lahijan Hospital\u2019s president following a similar power outage.<\/p>\n

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Against the Death Penalty: Sit-in of Female Political Prisoners in Evin<\/h3>\n

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From 7 PM on Saturday, July 27, 2024, a group of female political prisoners in Evin Prison staged a sit-in to protest the death penalty and the execution sentences, particularly the death sentence issued for\u00a0political prisoner Pakhshan Azizi<\/a>. This sit-in continued until the early hours of Sunday, with the prisoners remaining in the prison yard. The female political prisoners participating in this sit-in chanted slogans such as: \u201cDeath to\u00a0the Execution Regime<\/a>,\u201d \u201cDeath to the Dictator,\u201d \u201cNo to Execution,\u201d \u201cFreedom for Political Prisoners,\u201d \u201cYou are a dictator, I am\u00a0Arash<\/a>, Fire Responds to Fire,\u201d and \u201cEvin Women\u2019s Ward United, Standing Together Until the Death Penalty is Revoked.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Tehran Police Inspecting Citizens\u2019 Telephones<\/h3>\n

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On July 29, Hammihan newspaper reported the establishment of \u201cregistry patrols\u201d at metro stations and quoted the capital\u2019s police as saying, \u201cWe are looking for stolen phones, and we are implementing this plan at all stations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hammihan wrote that police officers have been asking metro passengers whether their mobile phones are registered or not.<\/p>\n

According to this newspaper, the police have tried to implement this plan quietly in recent weeks and have not made much public announcement about it.<\/p>\n

Hammihan also addressed reports of the seizure of iPhones at metro stations and quoted the Tehran Metro Operating Company as saying: \u201cThis rumor was probably due to a misunderstanding of one of the actions of the police stationed in the metro to identify stolen property and deal with thieves.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Execution of a Woman in Khorramabad Prison<\/h3>\n

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On the morning of Saturday, July 27, 2024, the death sentence of a woman in Khorramabad Central Prison was carried out. This woman had been sentenced to death on charges related to drugs. The identity of this woman is under investigation and as of the moment of publishing this news, her identity has not been verified.<\/p>\n

The execution of this female prisoner has not been announced by official sources and media close to the Iranian judiciary up to the moment of publishing this news, and this execution has been carried out quietly without media coverage.<\/p>\n

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Fears of Inevitable War in Lebanon Highlighting Iran\u2019s Pivotal Role<\/h3>\n

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Growing Concerns Over an Inevitable War in Lebanon and the Increasing Influence of Iran in the Region. On Saturday, a rocket struck a soccer field in the Druze town of Majdal Shams, located about 12 kilometers (7 miles) south of Lebanon and near the Syrian border, where dozens of children and teens were playing. According to the Israeli military, twelve people were killed and 20 others injured. Residents informed Israeli media that an 11-year-old child was missing.<\/p>\n

The Israeli military spokesperson confirmed the attack on Saturday night, stating that field investigations showed a Falagh-1 missile, manufactured by the Iranian regime and equipped with a warhead containing 53 kilograms of explosives, was fired at the location.<\/p>\n

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Berlin, July 27, 2024: MEK Supporters Rally Against the Mullahs\u2019 Regime, Condemn Wave of Executions in Iran<\/h3>\n
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