{"id":329354,"date":"2025-03-10T09:42:43","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T08:42:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=329354"},"modified":"2025-03-10T12:45:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T11:45:45","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-march-10-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-march-10-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 March 10, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Supporters of the Iranian Resistance in the United States held a rally in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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UPDATE: 12:30 PM CET<\/span><\/p>\n

NCRI Supporter Honored with Italy\u2019s 2025 Brave Women Award<\/h3>\n

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Azar Karimi, spokesperson for the Iranian Youth Association in Italy and a supporter of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, has been awarded<\/a> the 2025 Brave Women Award by the Italian Parliament. The award ceremony took place on Monday, March 3, at the Italian Parliament, where Karimi was recognized for her advocacy in support of Iranian women’s fight for freedom.<\/p>\n

The award, presented by Fabio Rampelli, Vice President of the Italian Parliament, is annually given to women who have made significant contributions in areas such as solidarity, social work, sports, defense, research, and civic activism. During his opening remarks, Rampelli emphasized that the recipients have demonstrated remarkable resilience and become inspirational figures in their respective fields.<\/p>\n

During her acceptance speech, Karimi recounted her upbringing in a politically active family that was forced to flee Iran due to their opposition to the clerical regime. She highlighted the ongoing struggle of Iranian women against systematic oppression since the 1979 revolution. “Iranian women have never surrendered. They have been at the forefront of protests, from demonstrations against compulsory hijab in 1979 to the more recent uprisings of 2017 and 2022,” she stated.<\/p>\n

Karimi also praised the role of “Resistance Units” in Iran<\/a>, particularly the contributions of women in organizing protests, exposing regime crimes, and continuing the fight against dictatorship. “Iranian women are not just fighting for their own rights; they are leading the struggle for the freedom of an entire nation,” she added.<\/p>\n

Before concluding, Karimi referenced a message from Maryam Rajavi, the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, urging people to share the stories of Iranian resistance fighters who have risked everything for the cause of freedom and equality. Karimi dedicated her award to the courageous women of Iran\u2019s Resistance Units, affirming their pivotal role in the ongoing fight for democracy and human rights.<\/p>\n

Other recipients of the 2025 Brave Women Award included medical professionals, law enforcement officers, and activists who have demonstrated outstanding dedication in their respective fields.<\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 11:30 AM CET<\/span><\/p>\n

Sanctions Are Tangling, Not Stopping, China\u2019s Iran Oil Trade<\/h3>\n

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Successive\u00a0rounds<\/a>\u00a0of sanctions on companies and tankers said to be aiding Tehran are finally slowing the flow of Iranian oil to China, as costs rise and more traders are compelled to engage in risky efforts to circumvent US measures.<\/p>\n

In recent weeks, shipments have been disrupted by a spate of seller defaults, according to executives at Chinese private refineries, the buyers of most of Tehran\u2019s cargoes. While they said no specific reason was provided, they blamed logistical challenges and higher expenses snarling the supply chain.<\/p>\n

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US Terminates Sanctions Waver for Iraq to Purchase Gas, Electricity from Iran<\/h3>\n

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US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz informed Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani in a phone call Sunday that Washington has decided to end a crucial sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to purchase gas and electricity from Iran.<\/p>\n

Waltz described the decision as part of President Donald Trump\u2019s “maximum pressure” strategy aimed at reducing Iraq\u2019s dependence on Iranian energy sources, according to the Iraqi Prime Minister\u2019s Press Office.<\/p>\n

“The decision to end the waiver for Iranian-supplied (gas and) electricity aligns with the Maximum Pressure Policy, emphasizing the need for bilateral coordination to mitigate any potential impact on Iraq\u2019s stability,” Waltz said in the phone call, according to the press office.<\/p>\n

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

Khamenei Rejects Negotiations with The U.S.<\/h3>\n

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On the afternoon of March 8, 2025, Iranian regime supreme leader Ali Khamenei publicly responded to the U.S. president\u2019s letter proposing negotiations, which had been publicized the day before. And Khamenei rejected it.<\/p>\n

Khamenei said: \u201cSome bullying governments insist on negotiations. Their negotiations are not to solve issues but to dictate. For them, negotiation is a way to present new demands; the issue is not just the nuclear issue that they are now talking about. They raise new demands that Iran will certainly not meet.\u201d<\/p>\n

He defined the new demands in the proposed negotiations as \u201cthe country\u2019s defense capabilities\u201d (i.e., the regime\u2019s missile program) and \u201cthe country\u2019s international capabilities\u201d (i.e., the regime\u2019s proxy forces and its efforts to export terrorism and fundamentalism), adding: They say, \u201cDon\u2019t do this, don\u2019t see so-and-so, don\u2019t go there, don\u2019t produce that, your missile\u2019s range should not be more than that. Negotiation is for these things.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Thousands Took Streets in Washington DC \u201cCalled Regime Change in Iran<\/h3>\n

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Thousands of Iranian Americans, human rights activists, and supporters gathered in Washington, D.C., on Saturday for the \u201cFree Iran Rally.\u201d<\/p>\n

Organized by the Organization of Iranian American Communities (OIAC), the demonstration began at 1 p.m. at the Capitol Reflecting Pool, followed by a march to the White House at 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

The rally took place amid growing calls for regime change in Iran.<\/p>\n

The OIAC urged the U.S. government to fully enforce its maximum pressure policies and recognize the Iranian people\u2019s right to overthrow the regime\u2014a cause supported by H. Res. 166 and over 150 bipartisan lawmakers.<\/p>\n

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U.S. White House Warns Iran Regime: Military Action or Negotiation<\/h3>\n

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The U.S. White House has once again warned the Iran regime that it faces two choices: military confrontation or a negotiated settlement over its nuclear program. The warning came just hours after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei rejected a U.S. proposal for direct talks.\u00a0White House National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes reaffirmed the administration\u2019s position on March 9, stating: \u201cWe hope the Iran regime puts its people and best interests ahead of terror.\u201d<\/p>\n

He echoed U.S. President Donald Trump\u2019s stance that military action remains an option: \u201cIf we have to go in militarily, it\u2019s going to be a terrible thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Iranian Regime Officials Purchase Commercial and Residential Properties in Dubai and Spain with Stolen Money<\/h3>\n

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While the Iranian people are grappling with severe economic hardships, soaring inflation, and livelihood challenges, cases such as the \u201cDebsh Tea\u201d scandal once again expose the widespread and systemic corruption within the Iranian regime.<\/p>\n

Between 2019 and 2022, Debsh Agro-Industrial Group received a total of $3.37 billion in foreign currency for the import of tea and machinery, of which $1.472 billion was allocated as government-subsidized foreign exchange.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, March 9, the Iranian regime\u2019s judiciary news agency reviewed the details of this case, whose final verdict was issued on March 3. According to this report, the court ruling on the Debsh Tea case reveals that the foreign currency obtained in this case was used to purchase commercial and residential properties in Dubai and Spain.<\/p>\n

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The Dollar and Gold Become More Expensive in Iran Following Ali Khamenei\u2019s Belligerent Remarks<\/h3>\n

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One day after Ali Khamenei\u2019s belligerent remarks regarding negotiations with the United States, the price of one US dollar in the Iranian market exceeded 950,000 rials on Sunday, March 9, and the price of one gold coin approached 790 million rials (approximately $831).<\/p>\n

On Saturday, March 8, in a meeting with several officials,Khamenei, the leader of the Iranian regime, referred to the possible negotiations with the United States, saying that their goal is to \u201craise new demands,\u201d and these expectations \u201cwill definitely not be met by Iran.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the Nosan website, which tracks the fluctuations of foreign currency and gold coin rates in the Iranian market, the price of one US dollar remittance reached 952,400 rials on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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The Prevalence of Smuggled Goods in Iran\u2019s Market<\/h3>\n

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Mostafa Pourdehghan , a member of the Iranian regime\u2019s Majlis (parliament) Industry and Mining Commission, stated on Sunday, March 9, that the unrestricted availability of smuggled goods in the market proves this policy to be unsuccessful and in need of revision.<\/p>\n

According to the state-run ILNA news agency, Pourdehghan criticized the current market situation, stating: \u201cSmuggled household appliances are freely sold while official imports are banned. This situation has led to capital outflow and has made monitoring the quality and pricing of goods more difficult.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pourdehghan warned that support for domestic production should not be permanent, and if this trend is not corrected, the Majlis will reconsider the import ban policy.<\/p>\n

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Insider Report on Vakil Abad Prison \u2013 Part 3<\/h3>\n

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Vakil Abad Prison in Mashhad is one of Iran\u2019s most notorious prisons for human rights violations. One of its wards houses numerous political and religious prisoners, as well as members of religious minorities, who endure inhumane conditions and extensive repression. Among these prisoners, Sunni Muslims are among the most vulnerable, facing systematic discrimination, deprivation of basic rights, torture, and even extrajudicial executions. This report examines the situation of these prisoners and provides documented cases of violations of rights against them.<\/p>\n

1. Religious Discrimination and Systematic Repression<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Sunni prisoners in Vakil Abad Prison are subjected to severe repression:<\/p>\n