{"id":344778,"date":"2026-05-01T06:46:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T05:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=344778"},"modified":"2026-05-01T06:46:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T05:46:10","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-may-1-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-may-1-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 May 1, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Gothenburg, Sweden \u2014 April 28, 2026: PMOI supporters honored executed political prisoners, supporting week 118 of the \u201cNo to Execution Tuesdays\u201d campaign<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS<\/h3>\n

UPDATE: 07:30 AM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Message for International Workers\u2019 Day<\/h3>\n

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Mrs. Maryam Rajavi’s message: “On International Workers\u2019 Day, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you, despite the many hardships and injustices under the rule of the religious dictatorship. On the eve of this day, a pioneering worker and PMOI member, Mohammad Masoum-Shahi, a 38-year-old technical worker, was\u00a0executed\u00a0<\/a>on April 20 for defending the legitimate rights of working people by Khamenei\u2019s executioners. Before him, Ali-Akbar Daneshvarkar, a civil engineering graduate who worked as a motorcycle courier, was executed on March 30 for the \u201ccrime\u201d of striving for the freedom of the Iranian people. They stand at the forefront of a long line of workers who, through their broad and determined presence in direct confrontation with the regime this year, have brought pride to Iran\u2019s working class. These are the same workers who took part in the\u00a0January uprising<\/a>, many of whom lost their lives due to gunfire from security forces or were imprisoned. Alongside them are the nurses who rushed to aid the wounded, paying the price with imprisonment and, in some cases, with their very lives.”<\/p>\n

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Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams Meets Maryam Rajavi<\/h3>\n

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On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Dr. Rowan Williams, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, met and held talks with\u00a0Maryam Rajavi.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Archbishop of Canterbury is the highest-ranking clerical authority in the Church of England and has a wide following in many countries. During the meeting, Maryam Rajavi expressed her appreciation for Dr. Williams\u2019 efforts in promoting peace, democracy, and interfaith dialogue. She stated that the Iranian Resistance will never forget his positions\u00a0condemning human rights violations\u00a0<\/a>in Iran, as well as his consistent support for the\u00a0PMOI\/MEK<\/a> over the past two decades, particularly at times when they were under the most intense attacks at Camp Ashraf and Camp Liberty.<\/p>\n

Referring to the growing wave of executions and repression aimed at preventing an uprising, Maryam Rajavi stated that what the clerical regime carries out in the name of God and Islam has nothing to do with Islam. Islam, like Christianity, is a religion of peace, tolerance, and humanity. Using Islam as a tool for repression and violence is a betrayal of its true essence. Fundamentalism not only fails to defend Islam but is, in fact, one of its greatest enemies.<\/p>\n

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Iran\u2019s Regime Executes Uprising Protester Sasan Azadvar<\/h3>\n

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At dawn on April 30, 2026, the Iranian regime executed Sasan Azadvar, a 21-year-old karate champion and courageous rebellious youth from Isfahan. Arrested during the massive January uprising, Azadvar was severely tortured before his death. His execution is another grim reminder of the clerical regime\u2019s desperate reliance on the gallows to suppress dissent and intimidate a restive population.\u00a0The criminal death sentence was issued by Branch 1 of Isfahan\u2019s sham Revolutionary Court, presided over by the notorious executioner judge Morteza Barati, and was quickly upheld by the regime\u2019s Supreme Court. The judiciary\u2019s Mizan news agency outlined his charges as \u201cattacking State Security Force (SSF) officers with the intention of confronting the system,\u201d disrupting national security, and inciting riots to overthrow the regime.<\/p>\n

Ironically, in its attempt to justify the murder, the judiciary\u2019s own account highlighted the young man\u2019s bravery. State media detailed how he attacked an SSF minibus with stones and clubs, broke its windows, and even attempted to obtain gasoline to set the vehicle on fire while oppressive forces were still inside.<\/p>\n

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Iran Reports PMOI Arrest in Khuzestan Amid Rising Executions<\/h3>\n

On April 29, the state-run Tasnim News Agency\u2014an outlet affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force\u2014reported the arrest of an individual in Khuzestan Province. Authorities described the detainee as an \u201coperational element\u201d linked to the\u00a0People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran\u00a0<\/a>(PMOI), an Iranian opposition group.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8 Iran News Alert<\/p>\n

Images of 12 detainees recently identified by the Iranian opposition. According to these reports, they are under immense pressure. <\/p>\n

Amid a broader escalation in executions and pressure on political prisoners, concerns continue to grow over their fate. https:\/\/t.co\/oHVUThmFAY<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/4A2zRPvfQP<\/a><\/p>\n

— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) April 21, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n