{"id":323875,"date":"2024-09-08T08:19:12","date_gmt":"2024-09-08T07:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=323875"},"modified":"2024-09-08T18:44:55","modified_gmt":"2024-09-08T17:44:55","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-september-8-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-september-8-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 September 8, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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

Iran’s Secret Service Accused Of Plots To Kill Jews In Europe<\/h3>\n

By Agence France Presse (AFP) – A Paris court in May detained and charged a couple on accusations that they were involved in Iranian plots to kill Jews in Germany and France, police sources told AFP.<\/p>\n

Authorities charged Abdelkrim S., 34, and his partner Sabrina B., 33, on May 4 with conspiring with a criminal terrorist organisation and placed them in pre-trial detention.<\/p>\n

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The case, known as “Marco Polo” and revealed Thursday by French news website Mediapart, signals a revival in Iranian state-sponsored terrorism in Europe, according to a report by France’s General Directorate for Internal Security (DGSI) consulted by AFP.<\/p>\n

“Since 2015, the Iranian (secret) services have resumed a targeted killing policy,” the French security agency wrote, adding that “the threat has worsened again in the context of the Israel-Hamas war”.<\/p>\n

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Ukraine Concerned at Reports of Iranian Ballistic Missiles to Russia<\/h3>\n

KYIV, Sept 7 (Reuters) – Ukraine’s foreign ministry said on Saturday it was deeply concerned by reports about a possible impending transfer of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia.<\/p>\n

In a statement emailed to reporters, the ministry said the deepening military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow was a threat to Ukraine, Europe, and the Middle East, and called on the international community to increase pressure on Iran and Russia.<\/p>\n

CNN and the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that Iran had transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, citing unidentified sources.<\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 9:00 AM CEST<\/span><\/p>\n

PMOI\u2019s Founding Anniversary Celebrated Across Iran<\/h3>\n

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Simultaneously with the founding anniversary of the People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK), Resistance Units and PMOI supporters in cities across Iran celebrated this auspicious occasion. Despite the absolute oppressive conditions imposed by the regime, they commemorated this historic event, which heralds freedom and democracy for Iran and its people.<\/p>\n

From north to south and east to west of the country, in alleys, streets, highways, mountains, and plains, the proud emblem of the PMOI and images of\u00a0Mohammad Hanifnejad<\/a>,\u00a0Saeed Mohsen<\/a>, and\u00a0Asghar Badizadegan<\/a>, the founders of the organization, as well as quotes from Massoud and Maryam Rajavi, were displayed in various forms for public view.<\/p>\n

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How Widespread Protests Are Pushing Iran Toward Social Change<\/h3>\n

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\u201cThe recent strikes and\u00a0protests<\/a>\u00a0have featured slogans such as \u2018Justice for nurses\u2019 and \u2018Stop the exploitation of nursing staff,\u2019 which reflect an increased awareness among this group regarding their rights. Iranian nurses have clearly realized that only through unity and widespread protests can they achieve their goals. The support from some public groups and even segments of the medical community for these protests indicates that the issue of nurses has evolved into a broader social concern.\u201d<\/p>\n

The above sentences were reported by state-run Eghtesad 24 news website, on August 30. Although the author has admitted to some aspects of the truth, it is better to first take a broader look at the recent public protests to gain a deeper understanding of the demands of various groups including nurses, and the essence of the conflict between the people and the regime. Only then can one judge whether the demands of the Iranian people remain limited to professional, economic, and \u201csocial\u201d issues or have taken on a \u201cpolitical\u201d tone.<\/p>\n

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Iran\u2019s Regime Reportedly Delivers Ballistic Missiles to Russia for Use in Ukraine<\/h3>\n

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Recent reports from two prominent American media outlets suggest that Iran\u2019s regime has sent ballistic missiles to Russia for use in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine, despite warnings from Western nations. The Iranian regime\u2019s representation at the United Nations, however, has denied these claims.\u00a0On Friday, September 6, both Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal reported on this development. Bloomberg, citing informed sources, stated that the United States had briefed its allies about the missile transfer. Just three days prior, the news agency had indicated that Ukraine\u2019s allies anticipated the delivery of\u00a0Iranian ballistic missiles<\/a>\u00a0to Russia within days.<\/p>\n

The Wall Street Journal, quoting an American official, corroborated this information, adding that the shipment included over 200 short-range ballistic missiles. A European official cited in the report suggested that this delivery \u201cis not the end,\u201d implying ongoing weapons transfers from Tehran to Moscow.<\/p>\n

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The Escalating Violence of Iran\u2019s Police Force: A Legacy of Brutality<\/h3>\n

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The recent killing of Mohammad Mirmousavi in a detention center in Lahijan, with clear signs of torture and physical abuse on his body, is the latest in a series of violent acts committed by the Iranian police. This tragic incident highlights the unchecked brutality of officers who, under the sanction of high-ranking commanders, have been given tacit approval to use violence against ordinary citizens.\u00a0Mirmousavi\u2019s death occurred shortly after a chilling statement made by Ahmadreza Radan, the commander of the regime\u2019s police force, on July 24. Radan made a stark threat, warning that anyone who insulted police officers would be met with lethal force:\u00a0\u201cIf anyone in any part of the country dares assault an officer, the least we can do is to walk over his dead body.\u201d<\/em><\/i>\u00a0This statement aligns with the police force\u2019s narrative in the Mirmousavi case, where officers claimed they \u201clost control\u201d after being insulted by the victim. This defense mirrors a broader trend of justifying violence under the guise of maintaining order.<\/p>\n

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Political Prisoners\u2019 Hunger Strike Against Rising Executions in Iran<\/h3>\n

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Today, we\u2019re discussing a grave issue unfolding in Iran. The political prisoners\u2019 hunger strike against executions in Iran. Female political prisoners are actively involved despite enduring great hardships and punitive measures by prison authorities.\u00a0Let\u2019s start by talking about the recent spike in executions in Iran. Can you give us an overview of what\u2019s happening? How many individuals have been executed in recent months and how many of them were women?<\/p>\n

Certainly. Since the inauguration of the Iranian regime\u2019s new president and his cabinet, there\u2019s been a disturbing increase in executions. Between July 22 and August 31, at least 138 people were executed, including nine women and two political prisoners.<\/p>\n

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Four Executions in a Single Day Across Iran\u2019s Prisons<\/h3>\n

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On Sunday, September 1, 2024, Iranian authorities executed four prisoners across various facilities, continuing the country\u2019s heavy use of capital punishment. These executions occurred in the prisons of Nishapur, Shiraz, Hamedan, and Kahnuj.\u00a0A prisoner named Ahmad Nazeri, 30, was executed in Nishapur Prison early Sunday morning. Nazeri, who had been working as a delivery driver before his arrest, was sentenced to death after being convicted of murder three years ago. His execution marks another in a series of capital punishments carried out in Iranian prisons.<\/p>\n

In Shiraz Central Prison, two inmates, Ali Danesh, 35, and Akbar Zandi, 40, were hanged at dawn on the same day. Both men had been convicted of murder and sentenced to death following their arrests several years earlier. Akbar Zandi, a father of two, had been awaiting execution for several years before his sentence was carried out.<\/p>\n

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Iran\u2019s Global Terror Network: New Assassination Plots and Criminal Collaborations Exposed<\/h3>\n

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On Friday, September 6, the\u00a0Washington Examiner<\/em>\u00a0reported new revelations about an Iran-backed plot to assassinate Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Nikki Haley. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) released FBI documents implicating Iran in the assassination plot targeting Trump, President Biden, and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.<\/p>\n

According to\u00a0Fox News<\/em>, Grassley revealed these documents after receiving them from legally protected law enforcement whistleblowers. However, the documents were later removed from the Senate\u2019s public records by Thursday evening. Grassley\u2019s office did not respond to inquiries regarding the removal.<\/p>\n

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Copenhagen, September 1, 2024: MEK Supporters Celebrate PMOI Founding Anniversary<\/h3>\n

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Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK<\/a>) gathered in Copenhagen, Denmark on September 1, 2024, to commemorate the beginning of the 60th year since the\u00a0MEK<\/a>\u2018s establishment.\u00a0The celebration participants reaffirmed their unwavering support for the MEK\u2019s ongoing struggle to establish freedom, democracy, and human rights in Iran. They expressed strong backing for the\u00a0People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization\u2019<\/a>s leadership and its efforts to bring about revolutionary change in Iran, opposing the current religious dictatorship.<\/p>\n

The Iranian community in Copenhagen emphasized their desire for a democratic republic, rejecting both the current theocratic regime and any potential return to a monarchical system. They voiced their support for the MEK\u2018s vision of a free and democratic Iran.<\/p>\n

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Lucerne, Switzerland\u2014September 5, 2024: MEK Supporters Celebrate PMOI Founding Anniversary<\/h3>\n
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Lucerne, September 5: Celebration of the Beginning of the 60th Anniversary of the PMOI's Founding.<\/div><\/div>
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