{"id":326085,"date":"2024-11-26T08:09:03","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T07:09:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=326085"},"modified":"2024-11-26T21:59:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T20:59:44","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-november-26-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-november-26-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 November 26, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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UPDATE: 10:00 PM CET<\/span><\/p>\r\n

G7 Foreign Ministers Condemn Iranian Regime\u2019s Destabilizing Actions and Nuclear Escalation<\/h3>\r\n

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The G7 Foreign Ministers, representing Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union\u2019s High Representative, issued a statement<\/a> on November 26 strongly condemning the Iranian regime\u2019s destabilizing activities and its nuclear program. The statement reflects mounting international pressure on Tehran over its actions that threaten regional and global stability.<\/p>\r\n

The G7 reaffirmed their united stance that Tehran must never develop or acquire nuclear weapons. \u201cWe will continue to work together, and with other international partners, to address Iran\u2019s nuclear escalation,\u201d the ministers declared, urging Tehran to cease nuclear activities that \u201chave no credible civilian justification.\u201d They also demanded Iran\u2019s full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to implement its legally binding safeguards under the United Nations Security Council resolution 2231 (2015).<\/p>\r\n

The statement expressed deep concern over human rights violations in Iran, particularly against women, girls, and minority groups. The G7 called for an end to arbitrary detentions, and harassment of citizens, and demanded that Iran grant access to Human Rights Council Special Procedures mandate holders.<\/p>\r\n

The ministers condemned Iran\u2019s continued provision of weaponry, including drones and ballistic missiles, to Russia for its use in the war against Ukraine. They described these transfers as unacceptable and warned that they are responding with \u201cnew and significant measures.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

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UPDATE: 8:00 AM CET<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Excerpts from Maryam Rajavi\u2019s Talks with Some Women\u2019s Rights Activists at the European Parliament<\/h3>\r\n

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On Wednesday, November 20, 2024,\u00a0Maryam Rajavi<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>met with some of women\u2019s rights activists at the European Parliament. During her remarks in this meeting, she said:<\/p>\r\n

“As we approach the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, I would like to begin by sharing the message of courageous\u00a0Iranian women<\/strong><\/a> who have rebelled against violence and oppression. This is a message from a female prisoner, a member of the Resistance Units, detained in Evin Prison in Tehran: \u201cFrom behind stone walls, we listen with our hearts to voices far away, and we hear you\u2026<\/p>\r\n

“We are fighting not only for ourselves but for the rights of all Iranians and for the downfall of the mullahs\u2019 regime. Women are the most powerful force in Iranian society. The regime has, with its own hands, turned women and girls into a force digging its historic grave\u2026 But the Dawn is near.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

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On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, The Motto of Iran\u2019s Arisen Women is \u201cWomen, Resistance, Freedom\u201d<\/h3>\r\n

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Mrs. Maryam Rajavi’s message: “At this moment, we remember all the women who have been subjected to oppression and repression this year. We especially remember the thousands of women who, over the past year, have lost their homes, and their children in the flames of wars in the Middle East and those who have tragically lost their lives. Violence and repression target women in all aspects of life. In more than four decades, the misogynist mullahs\u2019 regime has imprisoned, tortured, and executed tens of thousands of women who opposed it. These martyrs inspire the Iranian people\u2019s struggle.\u00a0The people of Iran are calling for the regime\u2019s overthrow, and women are leading this fight, making them the primary targets of brutal repression.”<\/p>\r\n

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Pezeshkian\u2019s Policies under Fire as Iran Faces Worsening Economic Pressures<\/h3>\r\n

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The unchecked rise in prices in Iran sparked heated debates among members of the regime\u2019s parliament on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Some members ridiculed the empty promises of regime president Masoud Pezeshkian and warned about the potential eruption of public anger over the situation.\u00a0Several members of parliament highlighted the sudden 38% increase in electricity prices. One of them, Mohammad Pakmehr, said, \u201cCan\u2019t you see the blackouts and the 38% electricity price hike? Don\u2019t you notice the soaring inflation impacting basic goods like eggs, meat, and other essentials? Can\u2019t you see the multiple-fold increase in inflation? Where is the voice of justice? What happened to supporting the underprivileged segments of society?\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Another MP, Gholamhossein Rezvani, remarked, \u201cWe can no longer describe high prices, inflation, stagnation, and imbalances as merely a wound or even a disease. They have become a cancerous tumor, and it\u2019s already too late to treat them, let alone tomorrow. People can no longer endure additional price hikes, and this will result in severe social consequences.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

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The Educational Crisis in Iran: Challenges in Access, Quality, and Equity<\/h3>\r\n

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Iran\u2019s educational system is grappling with a profound crisis, as revealed by recent statements and reports from officials and experts. According to Rezvan Hakimzadeh, Deputy for Primary Education at the Ministry of Education,\u00a040% of Iranian students face learning disabilities<\/strong><\/b>\u00a0that significantly reduce their chances of academic and professional success. This alarming statistic, Hakimzadeh argues, is at odds with the principles of educational justice and the equitable distribution of learning opportunities.<\/p>\r\n

In an interview with the\u00a0Tasnim<\/em><\/i>\u00a0news agency, Hakimzadeh described \u201clearning poverty\u201d as a condition where students, despite attending school, fail to acquire essential literacy skills such as reading, writing, arithmetic, and effective communication. She emphasized that primary education lays the foundation for future\u00a0academic success<\/a>, noting that students who master basic literacy in the first three years perform better academically in later years. However, many students, particularly those in underprivileged and bilingual regions, struggle with these foundational skills, halting their educational progress.<\/p>\r\n

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Iran\u2019s Cement Industry Faces Energy Challenges Amid Fuel Restrictions<\/h3>\r\n

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The Secretary of the Cement Industry Employers\u2019 Association has highlighted a deepening crisis in Iran\u2019s cement sector caused by severe gas restrictions. Factories near major cities, which lack the capacity to switch to diesel as an alternative fuel, have been forced to cut production by 50%. Meanwhile, factories further from urban centers, equipped to use diesel, continue operations. However, these facilities are grappling with fuel supply shortages and increased transportation costs, exacerbating operational challenges. Last month, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the cessation of mazut usage in power plants in cities like Arak, Karaj, and Isfahan, citing public health concerns. He remarked:\u00a0\u201cSome people are not going to die until we have electricity.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n

The Secretary noted that electricity supply issues have compounded the problems faced by cement factories. Restrictions that began in mid-June peaked in August, leading to the closure of 70% of cement kilns. This disruption coincided with a seasonal increase in cement demand, further straining the market. Despite these challenges, the end of summer brought improved electricity supply, stabilizing cement prices in the commodity exchange.<\/p>\r\n

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Iran\u2019s Government Owes $400 Billion to The Banking System<\/h3>\r\n

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The government\u2019s heavy debts are one of the major challenges facing the current economy of Iran\u2019s regime.<\/p>\r\n

The Central Bank of Iran recently released statistics on the state of monetary and credit variables.\u00a0These statistics illustrate the\u00a0government\u2019s debt<\/a> to the Central Bank and other banks.\u00a0An analysis of these figures shows that Ebrahim Raisi\u2019s administration significantly increased borrowing from banks in its final months. By the end of July 2024, the government\u2019s debt to the banking network reached 16,000 trillion rials (approximately $22.857 billion).\u00a0Additionally, the government\u2019s debt to the Central Bank rose to around 4,900 trillion rials (approximately $7 billion).<\/p>\r\n

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Iran: 10 Prisoners Executed, Including A Women<\/h3>\r\n

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Human rights sources reported on Monday, November 25, that at least 10 prisoners, including a woman, were executed in various cities across Iran by the Iranian regime\u2019s judiciary.\u00a0Executions by the Iranian regime\u2019s judiciary<\/a>\u00a0continue unabated. According to the Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRAI), three prisoners named Ashkan Moradi, Jalal Haj-Babaei, and Davood Heidari, who had previously been sentenced to death on drug-related charges, were executed on Monday morning at Karaj Central Prison.<\/p>\r\n

Additionally, human rights sources reported on Monday, November 25, that two prisoners were executed in Jiroft, one in Kermanshah, three in Karaj, one in Khorramabad, and three in Hamedan.<\/p>\r\n

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Iranian Workers\u2019 Wages Do Not Even Cover Half of Their Expenses<\/h3>\r\n

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The state-run Tasnim News Agency, which is affiliated with Iran\u2019s security apparatus, published a report emphasizing that the \u201crecent wave of price hikes\u201d has further reduced the purchasing power of the working class.<\/p>\r\n

This state media outlet wrote that \u201cdata and field reports on living costs over the past four to five months indicate that the minimum livelihood basket for workers, based on food expenses, has increased by approximately 40%.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

According to Tasnim News Agency,\u00a0workers\u2019 wages<\/a>\u00a0\u201cdo not even cover half of their monthly expenses, as a significant portion of workers\u2019 income is spent on rent.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

The gap between income and expenses for various segments of Iranian society, particularly\u00a0workers<\/a>, grows wider every day, which is why labor and professional protests are becoming a daily occurrence.<\/p>\r\n

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Copenhagen, November 23, 2024: MEK Supporters Condemn Iranian Regime\u2019s Crimes Against Women<\/h3>\r\n
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