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UPDATE: 2:00 PM CEST<\/span><\/p>\n Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner (OH-10) sent a letter to President Joe Biden demanding that his administration take action against Iran for targeting former President Donald Trump and members of his administration and attempting to influence the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.<\/p>\n Read the full letter\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0or below.<\/p>\n Dear President Biden,<\/em><\/p>\n I am writing to convey my grave concern over the alarming reports that Iran is actively attempting to influence the upcoming U.S. elections and threaten the safety of U.S. citizens on American soil.<\/em><\/p>\n The FBI and U.S. Intelligence Community have unequivocally demonstrated that Iran is engaged in a systematic campaign to compromise the integrity of our democratic process. Your National Security Communications Advisor, John Kirby, has already acknowledged the seriousness of this threat, stating, \u201cIranian cyber actors have been seeking to influence elections around the world, including those happening in the United States.\u201d Moreover, within the past few months, multiple individuals linked to the Iranian government have been implicated in plots to carry out political assassinations on former President Trump and members of his administration on American soil.<\/em><\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n UPDATE: 7:00 AM CEST<\/span><\/p>\n Iran\u2019s regime hanged a prisoner in public in Shahrud on August 26, according to Mohammad Sadegh Akbari, the Chief Justice of Semnan Province. On the same day, regime authorities hanged a 25-year-old prisoner in Zahedan Prison.\u00a0On August 24, the regime executed two other prisoners in Qazvin and Isfahan. And on August 22, two prisoners were hanged in Tabriz and Nahavand, following two other executions in Yazd and Miandoab on the previous day. On Monday, August 19, four prisoners were hanged in Zanjan and Ghezel Hesar prisons.<\/p>\n This brings the number of documented executions during the Iranian month of Mordad (July 22 to August 21) to at least 126. Ironically, this alarming wave of executions coincides with the endorsement, inauguration, and cabinet appointment of new regime president Massoud Pezeshkian, whom the regime is trying to frame as a moderate and reformist.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n The pension fund crisis in Iran has become a persistent issue, transcending the tenure of successive governments. As Masoud Pezeshkian\u2019s administration takes office, it faces a multitude of economic challenges, with the pension fund crisis standing out as one of the most pressing concerns.\u00a0Despite significant budget allocations, the pension fund situation remains dire. Governments have historically attempted to manage the crisis by including it in the annual budget bill, aiming to prevent a financial catastrophe. Consequently, a substantial portion of public resources is now dedicated to these funds.<\/p>\n Experts have long warned about the imbalance in pension funds, but the need for difficult and fundamental decisions has deterred governments from taking decisive action. Instead, they have resorted to temporary fixes by increasing annual budgets. However, this approach is no longer sufficient due to the rapidly growing number of retirees.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Environmental activists and experts in Iran are questioning the extent of authority held by the Environmental Protection Organization and the Masoud Pezeshkian government to address the country\u2019s mounting ecological challenges. The nation faces a multitude of environmental issues, from air pollution and deforestation to water scarcity and wildlife depletion, all of which require systemic changes that seem to be beyond the current government\u2019s reach.<\/p>\n The scale of Iran\u2019s environmental problems is staggering. Air pollution, poor fuel quality, widespread landslides, shrinking forests, waste management issues, drying rivers and wetlands, encroachment on forest lands, destructive infrastructure projects, and rampant poaching are just some of the challenges. Addressing these issues requires not only policy changes and increased budgets but also a reduction in the influence of military and governmental agencies in environmental matters.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n A recent article in the Iranian state-run newspaper Hamdeli has shed light on a growing crisis in Iran\u2019s education system and the job market. Titled \u201c40% of senior students enter university due to unemployment, normalizing unusual problems,\u201d the piece investigates the dire situation facing graduates in the country.<\/p>\n The employment status of graduates has long been a concern for labor activists and economists in Iran. A shocking survey reveals that 90% of university graduates are working in jobs unrelated to their field of study. This statistic comes amid reports of a significant decrease in male participation in university entrance exams, raising critical questions about the value and relevance of higher education in Iran.<\/p>\n Morteza Ofogeh, an economist and faculty member at Chamran Ahvaz University, describes the situation as \u201cnot at all normal.\u201d He laments, \u201cIt is unfortunate to read reports of many young people wasting at least four years of their precious lives. This waste is detrimental not only to themselves but to the entire country.\u201d<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n The No to Executions Campaign on Tuesdays, now in its 31st week, continues to gain momentum as prisoners from the Greater Tehran Prison join the movement, alongside two Italian Members of Parliament. The campaign, which protests the increasing use of the death penalty in Iran, has sparked both national and international support.\u00a0On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, prisoners from 19 different facilities across Iran, including the Greater Tehran Prison, declared a hunger strike in solidarity with the \u201cNo to Executions Campaign on Tuesdays.\u201d The movement, which calls for the abolition of the death penalty and torture, has seen participation from prisoners including from the\u00a0women\u2019s wards in Evin Prison<\/a>\u00a0in Tehran and\u00a0Lakan Prison<\/a>\u00a0in Rasht.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Saeed Chalanderi, the CEO of \u201cKhomeini Airport City,\u201d stated, \u201cFor 10 years, 20 scrapped airplanes have been parked in the airport premises. These aircraft should be turned into scrap.\u201d Approximately 60% of Iran\u2019s air fleet is grounded, and its average age is about 20 years older than that of neighboring countries like Iraq.<\/p>\n In an interview with the state-run ILNA news agency, Chalanderi mentioned that airplanes parked near the radar point of Khomeini Airport are causing issues. \u201cWe have informed the airlines that if they do not take action to resolve the status of these scrapped airplanes, we will increase the parking fees.\u201d<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n The Iranian regime\u2019s Majlis (Parliament) Research Center has reported a worsening crisis in effective demand within the economy. The center\u2019s report indicates that the food and beverage industry\u2019s sales index showed a 7.3% decrease in June compared to the same month last year, and a 7.6% decrease compared to the previous month. This reflects the significant impact of rising prices on people\u2019s livelihoods, leading to a lighter and more restricted food basket<\/a>.<\/p>\n According to the center\u2019s report, which was published by the state-run newspaper Donya-e-Eqtesad under the title \u201cIndustry in Red Status,\u201d the production index of all sub-sectors, except the oil industry, has decreased. Furthermore, compared to the same month last year, the production and sales indices of all food and beverage industry sub-sectors have also declined.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Two members of the Italian Parliament and a group of prisoners from Tehran\u2019s Greater Prison joined the \u2018Tuesdays Against Execution\u2019 campaign.<\/p>\n The \u2018No to Executions on Tuesdays\u2019 campaign has entered its 31st week with a significant escalation as prisoners in 19 Iranian facilities have declared a hunger strike. On August 27, 2024, prisoners in Tehran\u2019s Greater Prison joined the growing movement, which protests the Iranian government\u2019s widespread use of the death penalty.<\/p>\n Initially established as a weekly protest against the Iranian government\u2019s extensive use of the death penalty, the campaign has seen a surge in participation following the execution of at least 100 individuals in August 2024 alone.<\/p>\nTurner to Biden: Protect U.S. Citizens and the Electoral Process from Emerging Iran Threat<\/h3>\n
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\nIran\u2019s Regime Hangs Man in Public, Sets Decades-Long Record for Executions<\/h3>\n
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\nIran\u2019s Struggle with an Overburdened Pension System<\/h3>\n
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\nIran\u2019s Environmental Crisis: A Challenge Beyond Government Control<\/h3>\n
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\nThe Crisis of Graduate Employment in Iran: A Systemic Failure<\/h3>\n
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\nGlobal Support Grows for the No to Executions Campaign on Tuesdays in its 31st Week<\/h3>\n
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\nIran\u2019s Aging and Outdated Air Fleet<\/h3>\n
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\nThe 7% Decrease in Demand for Food in Iran<\/h3>\n
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\nIn The Thirty-First Week, Prisoners In 19 Iranian Prisons Have Declared A Hunger Strike<\/h3>\n
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