{"id":324602,"date":"2024-10-03T06:21:21","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T05:21:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=324602"},"modified":"2024-10-03T20:04:51","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T19:04:51","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-october-3-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-october-3-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 October 3, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

UPDATE: 9:00 PM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Treasury Sanctions Houthi Weapons Smuggling and Procurement Networks<\/h3>\n

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WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury\u2019s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating one individual and three companies that have facilitated weapons procurement and smuggling operations for Ansarallah, commonly known as the Houthis. This action targets key procurement operatives and suppliers located in Iran and the People\u2019s Republic of China (PRC) that have enabled the Houthis to acquire dual-use materials and components needed to manufacture, maintain, and deploy an arsenal of advanced missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) against U.S. and allied interests.<\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 6:00 PM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

12 People, Including IRGC Commander And Nasrallah\u2019s Son-In-Law, Killed in Israeli Airstrikes in Al-Mazzeh Neighborhood<\/h3>\n

\"sohrIran admitted the killing of a commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps in an Israeli airstrike that targeted Al-Mazzeh neighborhood in the capital, Damascus. In the past two days, Israel escalated its attacks on the Syrian territory, especially Al-Mazzeh neighborhood, which left civilians and combatants dead.<\/p>\n

The Israeli airstrikes left 12 civilians and combatants, including a commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, the son-in-law of \u201cHassan Nasrallah\u201d and a journalist, dead.
\nIn detail, two sisters, as a result of the Israeli shelling targeted an apartment in a building in Al-Mazzah Western Villas neighborhood in Damascus. The attack also resulted in the death of Hassan Nasrallah\u2019s son-in-law and a member of the Lebanese \u201cHezbollah\u201d, as well as a member working with the Iranian militias who holds a non-Syrian nationality. In addition, two other people who were inside the building were injured, and their identities remain unknown until now.<\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 12:30 PM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

U.S. Condemns Iranian Regime\u2019s Escalating Role in Middle East Conflicts<\/h3>\n

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On Wednesday, October 2, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, condemned<\/a> the Iranian regime’s ongoing destabilizing actions in the Middle East during a UN Security Council session. She specifically criticized Iran\u2019s role in fueling regional instability through its proxy forces and called for accountability.<\/p>\n

“The Iranian regime will be held responsible for its actions,” Thomas-Greenfield stated, urging the Security Council to adopt a strong and united stance against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). She noted that Iran’s missile attacks this week were an escalation of its ongoing efforts to “sow chaos” in the region.<\/p>\n

She further emphasized that Iran\u2019s support for groups like Hezbollah, the Houthis, and other armed militias is exacerbating conflicts across the Middle East. \u201cBy encouraging and enabling the Houthis in Yemen to disrupt global shipping and launch attacks against Israel. By supporting militant groups in Syria and Iraq, which repeatedly attacked American forces engaged in the fight against ISIS. And by arming and encouraging Hizballah after its former leader, Nasrallah, made the decision on October 7th to open a ‘northern front’ against Israel,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

The US ambassador made it clear that inaction by the Security Council could lead to further Iranian aggression, stating, \u201cIf this Council sits on its hands, what message will that send? I fear that silence and inaction will only invite the IRGC to repeat attacks.\u201d<\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 7:00 AM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Italian Lawmakers Call for Justice Against The Iranian Regime<\/h3>\n

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A\u00a0conference<\/a>\u00a0titled \u201cIran: No to Executions \u2013 A Call for Justice\u201d was held in the Italian Parliament on September 25. Several senators and members of the parliament from various political parties attended. The conference addressed the destruction caused by the clerical regime inside and outside Iran and its catastrophic consequences. The achievements and progress of the Iranian Resistance were also discussed.<\/p>\n

In her opening remarks, Ms. Naike Gruppioni, a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Italian Parliament and the conference director, referred to the wave of executions by the clerical regime and the regime\u2019s escalation of violence and repression, particularly against women, has reached alarming levels. \u201cIn this short period, at least 160 executions have been recorded. Furthermore, two protesters, after being arrested and imprisoned, died under torture\u2026 The international community cannot remain silent in the face of these atrocities.\u201d<\/p>\n

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How The Iranian Regime Destroyed Jiroft, The Oasis of Kerman Province<\/h3>\n

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Jiroft, in southeast Iran, is home to one of the oldest human civilizations. This city, which is located on the Iranian plateau, is about five thousand years old, and the inscriptions found there are older than the cuneiform script of Mesopotamia. In the past, it was known as the \u201cLittle India,\u201d and in recent years, it has been referred to as the \u201cCalifornia of Iran.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, what makes this city memorable is its other name, \u201cDeqyanus,\u201d which dates back to the Seljuk period. Jiroft, situated along the Halil River, was once one of the largest, most important, and wealthiest cities in Iran.<\/p>\n

Today, Jiroft is struggling with the destruction caused by floods, losing its historical, material, and human resources. As soon as rains begin, which should mark the start of the planting season, the lack of infrastructure, resources, equipment, and adequate prevention measures leads to widespread flooding, resulting in the loss of valuable property and lives.<\/p>\n

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U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Houthi Suppliers and Operatives<\/h3>\n

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In a decisive move to counter ongoing threats in the Red Sea region, the U.S. Department of the Treasury\u2019s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Houthi procurement networks. The sanctions, revealed on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, aim to disrupt the supply chains enabling Houthi attacks on civilian vessels and populations.\u00a0The sanctions specifically target one individual and three companies involved in facilitating weapons procurement for the Houthis. Additionally, one entity and two vessels linked to illicit Houthi and Iranian commercial shipments have been designated under these new measures. Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Brian E. Nelson, stated, \u201cThe Houthis continue to receive funding and support from Iran, and the United States remains committed to using our sanctions authorities to disrupt the destabilizing activities of the Houthis, Iran, and their facilitators.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Iran\u2019s Dangerous Ambitions on the World Stage<\/h3>\n

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In recent years, Iran\u2019s regime has increasingly positioned itself as a significant threat to global peace and stability.<\/p>\n

Through its aggressive foreign policy, military expansions, and alliances with authoritarian regimes, Iran has extended its influence beyond its borders, stirring conflicts across the Middle East and threatening international security.<\/p>\n

The regime\u2019s nuclear ambitions, missile development programs, and support for militant groups are all critical issues that raise alarm among world powers. Additionally, its involvement in conflicts like those in Syria, Yemen, and the Ukraine-Russia war contributes to an unstable geopolitical landscape.<\/p>\n

The Iranian regime\u2019s vision of extending its theocratic model to other nations and its long-standing opposition to Israel and the U.S. further elevate global tensions.<\/p>\n

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September 2024 Report: Expulsions of Students and Professors<\/h3>\n

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Universities in Iran have always been strongholds of freedom and justice, playing a pivotal role in social and political movements and serving as centers of protest. Iranian students have been at the forefront of these movements, leading calls for change.\u00a0This role has been crucial throughout Iran\u2019s history\u00a0in sparking significant transformations, such as the 1979 Revolution and subsequent protests. During the nationwide uprising of 2022, universities were a central force in the protests.<\/p>\n

The active and widespread participation of students led the Iranian regime to draft new regulations aimed at stifling any spirit of dissent or critical thinking. These new rules imposed severe restrictions on individual and social freedoms within universities.<\/p>\n

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Pezeshkian\u2019s Internet Freedom Pledge: Empty Promises Amid Rising Censorship and Economic Strain<\/h3>\n

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In the lead-up to his election, Masoud Pezeshkian vowed to fight internet censorship in Iran, promising to \u201cfree the internet\u201d and end the widespread filtering that restricts access to global platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Twitter. He positioned himself as a reformist, claiming that he would resist the regime\u2019s oppressive digital policies. \u201cI will stand against filtering,\u201d he stated during his campaign, appealing to an electorate tired of digital repression. Yet, months into his presidency, these promises have proven to be hollow.<\/p>\n

Despite Pezeshkian\u2019s assurances, his administration has taken no concrete steps to lift restrictions on the internet. Instead, his government, much like its predecessors, continues to uphold and even reinforce the regime\u2019s control over cyberspace. His newly appointed Minister of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Sattar Hashemi, has not addressed the removal of internet filters and is instead focusing on minor reforms that will likely perpetuate the status quo.<\/p>\n

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Escalating Currency and Commodity Prices In Iran Amid Regional Tensions<\/h3>\n

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The rise in the price of foreign currencies and gold continues in Iran, and domestic media outlets report the continued increase in the prices of cars, rice, and other goods in the country.<\/p>\n

While the price of each US dollar in Iran fluctuated around 590,000 rials in recent months, with escalating regional tensions, foreign exchange rates began rising on the night of Friday, September 27, reaching 615,000 rials by Wednesday, October 2.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, October 2, a member of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce told the state-run Mehr News Agency that the\u00a0rise in currencies like the dollar<\/a>\u00a0is \u201csolely related to Iran\u2019s attack on Israel.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Copenhagen, October 1, 2024: MEK Supporters Rally to Back \u2018No to Execution Tuesdays\u2019 Campaign Against Iran\u2019s Regime<\/h3>\n
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