{"id":325946,"date":"2024-11-21T07:54:52","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T06:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=325946"},"modified":"2024-11-21T14:44:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T13:44:23","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-november-21-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-november-21-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 November 21, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Iran Hiding Missile, Drone Programs Under Guise of Commercial Front to Evade Sanctions<\/h3>\r\n

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Iran has turned to its commercial sector to conceal its\u00a0development of ballistic missiles<\/a>\u00a0in a move to circumvent international sanctions, turning private companies into fronts for its illicit military dealings.\u00a0Sources embedded within the Iranian regime and its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and who are also affiliated with the Iranian resistance group called the People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran, have collected months of information on how the civilian workforce is unknowingly fueling Tehran\u2019s war machine.<\/p>\r\n

According to a report by the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital, civilian companies involved with oil, gas, petrochemicals, and electronic components are susceptible to Tehran\u2019s determination to bolster its missile and drone programs<\/a>, especially as tensions with the West continue to mount over its aid to Russia\u2019s war efforts in Ukraine as well as Iran’s direct and indirect attacks on Israel.<\/p>\r\n

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Maryam Rajavi\u2019s Remarks at the European Parliament<\/h3>\r\n

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Maryam Rajavi’s speech: “It is a pleasure to be with you at the outset of this new term of the European Parliament. During the previous term, this Parliament passed two resolutions advocating for the designation of the Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. This was a vital opportunity to counteract the belligerence of the religious dictatorship governing Iran\u2014a step that, unfortunately, was not taken.<\/p>\r\n

Additionally, the activation of the snapback mechanism remained unaddressed. For decades, this regime has relied on exporting fundamentalism, terrorism, and warmongering<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0as its primary strategy to suppress the Iranian people and thwart their uprisings.<\/p>\r\n

What, indeed, was the crime of Professor Alejo Vidal-Quadras, the former Vice President of this very Parliament, who survived an assassination attempt in Madrid a year ago? His only \u2018offense\u2019 was standing firmly with the Iranian people and their legitimate resistance in the battle against religious fascism.<\/p>\r\n

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Retired Teachers Hold Protest Rally in Tehran<\/h3>\r\n

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Thousands of retired teachers, approximately 7,000, convened in Tehran for a significant protest in front of the Iranian regime\u2019s parliament on Wednesday, November 20. The teachers protested the unjust implementation of the Teacher Classification Law and the non-inclusion of 90% of the classification perks in retirement pensions.\u00a0The protestors carried banners and chanted slogans demanding immediate action on their requests, highlighting how partial implementation of these laws has diminished their pensions and undermined fair salary practices.<\/p>\r\n

Protestors held banners and chanted slogans calling for an immediate response to their demands, pointing out that partial enforcement of these laws has led to reduced pensions and harmed the principle of salary justice. They voiced their frustrations loudly, shouting:<\/p>\r\n

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Time for a New Iran Policy Has Come, Iranian Opposition Leader Stressed at European Parliament<\/h3>\r\n

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The European Parliament on Wednesday (20 November) hosted an event organized by the Friend of a Free Iran, which featured speeches from several members of the parliamentary intergroup as well as Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran. The democratic opposition leader used the occasion to outline her coalition\u2019s vision for Iran\u2019s future and also called upon the international community to support the Iranian people\u2019s struggle against the ruling religious dictatorship.<\/p>\r\n

Rajavi and her European supporters emphasized that this support has historically been held back by misplaced fears of instability in the wake of any effort to overthrow the existing Islamist dictatorship. This is a mere scare tactic to maintain power, she said adding that a viable alternative exists\u2014the NCRI, fortified by decades of struggle and an expansive network ready to ensure a smooth transition.<\/p>\r\n

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The Truth Behind Pezeshkian\u2019s Promise to End Internet Censorship in Iran<\/h3>\r\n

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One of the promises of Iranian regime president Massoud Pezeshkian during the presidential election was \u201clifting internet censorship.\u201d Meanwhile, the outcomes of various sessions of the oppressive body called the \u201cSupreme Council of Cyberspace\u201d remain contradictory, with no significant developments in this area. The back-and-forth surrounding this issue is an exposed story in the mullah\u2019s regime, to the extent that even they write: \u201cThey deceive everyone with news about lifting censorship\u201d (Source: Hamshahri news website, November 15).<\/p>\r\n

Despite the narratives surrounding Pezeshkian\u2019s to lift censorship, Qasem Ravanbakhsh, the First Vice Chairman of the Parliamentary Commission for Internal Affairs and Councils, said, \u201cThe lifting of censorship falls under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Council of Cyberspace and must be approved there. It is not something the president can simply order to be done.\u201d (ibid)<\/p>\r\n

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Iran\u2019s Strategic Influence and the Undermining of Stability in the Region<\/h3>\r\n

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Iran\u2019s regime has effectively extended its influence across the Middle East through ideological, military, and social infiltration. This strategy involves leveraging fractured societies and existing grievances, allowing Tehran to establish footholds that threaten regional stability.\u00a0Recent analyses shed light on how Iran exploits Sunni groups, like the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), while also working through its traditional proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas. Additionally, Iran\u2019s methods are extending beyond its traditional Shia alliances, entering regions like Jordan, where societal divisions provide an opening for its expansionist agenda.<\/p>\r\n

Iran\u2019s ability to build alliances with Sunni organizations like PIJ highlights its pragmatic approach. Although PIJ is a Sunni group, it aligns ideologically with Iran in seeking the establishment of an Islamic state governed by Sharia law, emulating Iran\u2019s 1979 Islamic Revolution. This alignment facilitates a cooperative relationship, allowing PIJ to pledge loyalty to Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader despite doctrinal differences.<\/p>\r\n

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The Shadow Fleet: How Iranian Oil Evades U.S. Sanctions in the South China Sea<\/h3>\r\n

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The South China Sea, often a geopolitical hotspot, has become the stage for a lucrative and clandestine trade that undermines U.S. sanctions on Iran\u2019s oil industry. A recent\u00a0Bloomberg<\/a>\u00a0investigation, led by Serene Cheng, unveils a shadowy network of tankers facilitating billions of dollars in Iranian oil exports to China, circumventing international scrutiny.<\/p>\r\n

In October, Cheng\u2019s team set out from Singapore on a small supply ship to observe the activities of tankers in this region. Their mission was clear: track vessels engaged in the covert transfer of Iranian oil. After hours at sea, the team identified two tankers performing a ship-to-ship transfer\u2014a practice often used to disguise the origin of the cargo.<\/p>\r\n

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Retired Teachers Rise in Protest: Thousands Gather to Demand Fair Pensions<\/h3>\r\n

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On Wednesday, November 20, nearly 7,000 retired teachers, including thousands of women, converged from all across the country in front of the Iranian regime\u2019s parliament in Tehran and staged a powerful protest. Their rally spotlighted the unfair implementation of the Teacher Ranking Plan and the exclusion of 90% of ranking benefits from retirement pensions.
Carrying banners and chanting fervently, the demonstrators demanded immediate reforms. They decried the regime\u2019s partial enforcement of laws, which they argued has slashed their pensions and perpetuated salary inequities.<\/p>\r\n

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New Resolution Against Iran\u2019s Nuclear Program Submitted To IAEA<\/h3>\r\n

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Diplomatic sources told Agence France-Presse (AFP) that Western countries formally submitted a new critical resolution against the Iranian regime to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Wednesday, ahead of the agency\u2019s Board of Governors meeting. Previously, the Iranian regime\u2019s Foreign Minister had warned against submitting a new resolution, stating that such an action \u201cwould only complicate the matter further.\u201d According to AFP, Western powers aim to condemn the Iranian regime for its poor cooperation with the United Nations\u2019 nuclear watchdog regarding its nuclear program.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Yesterday, Reuters reported that the regime had proposed not to increase its stockpile of uranium enriched to 60%, provided that Western powers refrain from adopting a resolution against the Iranian regime at the IAEA Board of Governors meeting.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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\u201cIran Broadcasting\u201d And \u201cGovernment Trading Corporation of Iran\u201d Among State-Owned Loss-Making Companies<\/h3>\r\n

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Recent audits by Iran\u2019s Supreme Audit Court of the 2023 budget show that the number of loss-making state-owned companies has reached 134, with the majority of losses attributable to six companies, including the \u201cSubsidy Targeting Organization.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

\u201cBudget Clearance\u201d refers to the process of examining the compliance of government financial performance with the approved budget law.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

According to Mizan News Agency, the official outlet of Iran\u2019s judiciary, the budget law had anticipated losses for 17 state-owned companies. However, financial statements reveal that the number of loss-making companies has risen to 134, with their losses increasing nearly 17-fold.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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Statistical Center of Iran: 96% Of Victims of Registered Spousal Abuse Cases Are Women<\/h3>\r\n

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The latest data from the Statistical Center of Iran shows that during this spring, 16,264 individuals were examined by the Forensic Medicine Organization due to spousal abuse. Of this number, 15,764 cases, or 96%, were attributed to women, indicating that women are the primary victims of domestic violence and spousal abuse. On November 18, the Center reported that in the second quarter of 2022, 2023, and 2024, at least 85 women and girls were killed by their husbands, fathers, brothers, and close male relatives.\u00a0This report emphasizes that femicide is one of the most severe forms of gender-based violence.\u00a0Ham Mihan newspaper recalls that the bill to ban violence against women has been gathering dust in the parliament for 11 years and has not yet been approved.<\/p>\r\n

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Canada: MEK Supporters Rally in Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal to Honor November 2019 Martyrs and Denounce Iran Regime\u2019s Crimes<\/h3>\r\n
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Nov 16, 2024: Rallies in Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal honoring the November 2019 uprising<\/div><\/div>
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