{"id":328048,"date":"2025-01-28T07:25:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T06:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=328048"},"modified":"2025-01-28T17:48:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T16:48:47","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-january-28-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-january-28-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 January 28, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Supporters of the Iranian Resistance rallied in Geneva, Switzerland, on January 27, 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\u2018I Am Ready\u2019: Powerful Words of Iran Prisoner Set to Be Latest Executed by Barbaric Regime Hellbent on Crushing Dissent<\/h3>\n

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TWO political prisoners are set to be barbarically executed in Iran after being thrown in prison on trumped-up charges. Insiders say paranoid Iranian<\/a> leaders are hellbent on ramping up repression on home turf in a dramatic bid to stamp out rebellion.\u00a0It comes as Iran’s regime has been left red-faced by the downfall of\u00a0Syria<\/a>\u2019s dictatorship as well as the severe defeats of its terror proxies<\/a>. Executions are said to be taking place every couple of hours as\u00a0Iran slaughters its people in “unprecedented\u00a0numbers”<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Behrouz Ehsani, 69, and Mehdi Hassani, 48, were handed death sentences in September\u00a0over their alleged membership of the People’s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran – a banned opposition party.<\/p>\n

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If The Iranian Regime Falls in 2025, What Will Iran\u2019s Youth Do?<\/h3>\n

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Iran is center stage \u2014\u00a0again<\/em> \u2014 for all the wrong reasons. It\u2019s fueling the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, saber-rattling over its nuclear program, and forging a partnership with Russia. But the Iranian regime, opposed by the majority of the Iranian people, has never been so vulnerable. Its Supreme Leader, 85-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is rumored to be in failing health.\u00a0 The Iranian people are ready for change. The water is boiling \u2014\u00a0and the kettle is ready to explode.<\/p>\n

Iranians, especially young people, have had enough. They\u2019re sick and tired of being bullied and controlled. Rates of unemployment, addiction, and suicide are growing. There\u2019s a strong feeling that the nation is coming to a dead end.<\/p>\n

Suppressed by the regime and hidden from the world\u2019s eyes, protests against the Ayatollah\u2019s iron-fist rule occur often. Just recently, a young student stripped in public to protest against the regime\u2019s treatment of women and girls.<\/p>\n

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Two Iranian Dissidents at ‘Imminent Risk’ of Execution: Activists<\/h3>\n

Agence France Presse (AFP) – <\/em>The men, Behrouz Ehsani, 69, and Mehdi Hassani, 48, a father of three, were moved without prior notice on Sunday from Evin prison in Tehran to Ghezel Hesar prison in Karaj outside the capital, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), the political wing of the People’s Mujahedin, said in a statement.<\/p>\n

Inmates have in recent times rarely been executed inside Evin, but Ghezel Hesar has in recent years become notorious as a place of execution.<\/p>\n

The two men were convicted in September last year, in sentences upheld in January, of the capital crimes of “rebellion” and “corruption on earth” for membership of the People’s Mujahedin, collecting classified information and conspiring against national security.<\/p>\n

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Iranian Regime Parliament in Chaos over Foreign Policy Challenges<\/h3>\n

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On Sunday, January 26, the public session of the Iranian regime\u2019s parliament turned into a dramatic spectacle of infighting among regime factions, centered on negotiations with the United States and the collapse of the country\u2019s economy. In this scene, parliament members fiercely attacked Javad Zarif, the regime\u2019s Vice President for Strategic Affairs. And they did not spare regime president Masoud Pezeshkian either.<\/p>\n

The attack was initiated by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the regime\u2019s parliament, who, referring to Zarif, said, \u201cThose who are considered officials of the state must be cautious in their remarks so that the message conveyed to the enemy does not endanger national interests. Discussing internal issues and disputes in international arenas weakens unity against foreign enemies, and any perception of weakness from the state leads to miscalculations by the new U.S. president and increased economic pressures on the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

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BCFIF Urges UK To Act to Save Political Prisoners on Death Row and Sanction Iran\u2019s Executioners<\/h3>\n

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The British Committee for Iran Freedom (BCFIF) is alarmed by the imminent execution of two political prisoners in Iran, Behrouz Ehsani, 70, and Mehdi Hassani, 48, both charged with membership in the democratic opposition group, the People\u2019s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (PMOI).<\/p>\n

They were transferred from Evin Prison to Qezelhessar Prison, notorious for executions, on Sunday, reportedly met with protests and anti-regime slogans by inmates. Their death sentences were upheld by Iran\u2019s Supreme Court three weeks ago, based on fabricated charges such as \u201crebellion\u201d and \u201cwaging war against God.\u201d<\/p>\n

Amnesty International has condemned their trial as grossly unfair, with evidence obtained under torture. Amnesty has launched two urgent appeals this month, calling on Iranian authorities to halt the executions.<\/p>\n

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The Crisis of Workers\u2019 Livelihoods in Iran<\/h3>\n

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The livelihoods of Iranian workers have long been plagued by systemic social and economic issues, rooted in the rent-seeking nature of Iran\u2019s regime. Among these challenges, the stark and widening gap between living costs and workers\u2019 salaries stands out as one of the most alarming. Systemic corruption and inefficiencies in decision-making processes have driven the backbone of Iran\u2019s economy\u2014its workers\u2014into an increasingly dire situation.<\/p>\n

One of the most pressing issues for Iranian workers is the mismatch between their salaries and the escalating costs of daily living. Even those earning above the legally mandated minimum wage struggle to make ends meet. This disparity has forced many workers to seek informal employment, such as becoming drivers for ride-hailing services like SNAP, which often provide higher income with less time investment compared to formal jobs.<\/p>\n

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Iraq Pushes Back Against Iranian Regime Influence Amid Regional Shifts<\/h3>\n

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Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, Acting Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, recently highlighted the declining influence of the Iranian regime in the region. In an interview with Reuters, Al-Mandalawi emphasized the need to restrict the possession of weapons by the Iraqi government, marking a significant step in curbing the influence of Iranian-backed militias.<\/p>\n

\u201cLimiting arms to the government is an important matter, and I hope it will be implemented,\u201d Al-Mandalawi stated. He acknowledged that persuading groups aligned with the Iranian regime to disarm would take time, but expressed optimism, citing Iraq\u2019s shifting priorities and its focus on economic development.<\/p>\n

Al-Mandalawi, a member of the Iraqi Shiite Coordination Framework (CF) \u2014 a coalition of prominent politicians with close ties to Iran \u2014 is one of several Iraqi leaders advocating for reduced external interference. His remarks come at a time when calls to diminish the influence of Iranian proxy groups in Iraq have intensified, particularly following Donald Trump\u2019s return to the White House.<\/p>\n

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Iran: A Wave of Femicide Leaves 10 Women and 3 Children Dead in 10 Days<\/h3>\n

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A wave of\u00a0domestic violence<\/a>\u00a0in Iran has claimed the lives of at least 10 women and 3 children over the past 10 days. These harrowing incidents reveal deep societal and legal issues surrounding\u00a0violence against women<\/a>\u00a0and families.<\/p>\n

Borujerd (January 26, 2025):<\/strong>\u00a0On Sunday night, a 37-year-old man fatally shot his wife during a domestic argument and then committed suicide, according to the state-run IRNA news agency. The perpetrator\u2019s motive was cited as \u201cfamily disputes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Maragheh (January 26, 2025):<\/strong>\u00a0A 37-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her 43-year-old husband in Maragheh. IRNA news agency reported that the suspect fled the scene but was arrested nearby. He attributed his actions to \u201cfamily disputes.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Kurdish Women\u2019s Rights Activist Parvin Advaei Arrested and Transferred to an Unknown Location<\/h3>\n

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On Monday, January 20, 2025, Parvin Advaei, a Kurdish women\u2019s rights activist and former political prisoner, was arrested after being summoned to the Department of Intelligence in\u00a0Marivan<\/a>. She has since been transferred to an undisclosed location.\u00a0A week after her arrest, no precise information is available regarding the reasons for her detention, the charges against her, or her current whereabouts.<\/p>\n

This is not the first time Parvin Advaei has faced arrest. On July 27, 2019, she was detained by Marivan\u2019s Intelligence Department forces. Following three months of imprisonment, she was released on a hefty bail of 5 billion rials. The Revolutionary Court in Marivan later sentenced her to five years in prison for alleged membership in the Free Life Party of Kurdistan (PJAK). The sentence was subsequently reduced to two years by the Provincial Appeals Court.<\/p>\n

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Why Did Foreign Investors Leave Iran?<\/h3>\n

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The recent departure of several foreign investors from Iran has highlighted new dimensions of \u201cisolation\u201d and \u201cmonopoly\u201d in the country\u2019s turbulent economy. With the sharp rise in the free-market exchange rate of the U.S. dollar and the prospect of Donald Trump\u2019s return to the White House, exporting oil and attracting investments have become more challenging for the Iranian regime. As a result, the few remaining foreign investment firms are pulling out their capital from Iran.<\/p>\n

It was previously reported that the Turkish investor of the \u201cV One\u201d chain stores had been removed from the list of the store\u2019s shareholders.<\/p>\n

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In Iran, One-Third of Patients Refrain from Purchasing Medication<\/h3>\n

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Following the recent rise in medication prices, many patients have refrained from obtaining their prescribed drugs, with some pharmacists reporting that one-third of patients forgo purchasing medication due to its high cost.<\/p>\n

Mohammad Abdozadeh, chairman of the Iranian Syndicate of Human Pharmaceutical Industries, told the state-run IRNA news agency that the root of rising medication prices lies in the country\u2019s macroeconomic conditions and the budget deficit of the Ministry of Health.<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cWhile the Ministry of Health avoids adjusting prices in line with inflation, the costs of drug production\u2014including raw materials, packaging, and transportation\u2014have sharply increased due to the exchange rate and inflation.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Paris Exhibition Unites Voices Against Iranian Regime\u2019s Crimes and Calls for Action<\/h3>\n
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