{"id":344996,"date":"2026-05-12T06:31:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T05:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=344996"},"modified":"2026-05-12T06:31:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T05:31:16","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-may-12-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-may-12-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 May 12, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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May 9, 2026: Supporters of the People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) and Kurdish compatriots gathered in Aarhus, Denmark, to protest the executions of political prisoners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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UPDATE: 07:00 AM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Echoes of Tyranny: Why Pahlavi\u2019s SAVAK Supporters Are a Lifeline for Iran\u2019s Clerical Regime<\/h3>\n

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On Sunday, May 10, supporters of Reza Pahlavi, the son of the ousted shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, staged a despicable display in the city of Regensburg in Bavaria, Germany, parading with banners and t-shirts bearing the emblem of the Shah\u2019s notorious secret police, the SAVAK. The People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) strongly condemns this criminal act, which shamelessly endorses the historic torture of Iranian citizens.\u00a0Eighty years after World War II, displaying Nazi symbols such as the swastika is a recognized crime in Germany; similarly, parading the SAVAK emblem must be recognized as complicity in and defense of atrocities.<\/p>\n

The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) representation in Germany has formally submitted its strongest protests regarding this criminal act to the German police, the Interior Ministry, and the Foreign Ministry. This act is not isolated and comes against the backdrop of other similar activities by Pahlavi\u2019s entourage and closest advisors.<\/p>\n

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Iran: Two Sisters of Executed Political Prisoner Moved to Unknown Location<\/h3>\n

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Azam and Akram Daneshvarkar, two sisters of executed political prisoner\u00a0Akbar Daneshvarkar<\/a>, were transferred from\u00a0Qarchak Prison<\/a>\u00a0in Varamin to an undisclosed location on Thursday, May 7.<\/p>\n

Since their transfer, the two political prisoners have had no contact with their families, intensifying concerns among relatives over their condition and whereabouts.<\/p>\n

Akram Daneshvarkar, 54, and her sister Azam were arrested on April 18 after repeatedly visiting Ghezel Hesar Prison, the forensic medicine office, and judicial authorities to seek the return of their brother\u2019s body. Following their arrest, they were transferred to Qarchak Prison in Varamin.<\/p>\n

The Iranian regime\u2019s judiciary has accused the two\u00a0sisters<\/a>\u00a0of \u201cassembly and collusion against internal security\u201d and \u201cdisrupting public order.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Iran: Female Political Prisoner Sentenced Again to Imprisonment<\/h3>\n

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Maryam Derisi, a female political prisoner from\u00a0Kazerun<\/a>, has once again been sentenced to prison amid the Iranian regime\u2019s ongoing judicial and security crackdown on dissidents.<\/p>\n

In a new case, Branch of the Revolutionary Court in Shiraz sentenced her to one year and three months of discretionary imprisonment on charges of \u201cpropaganda against the state.\u201d The verdict was officially communicated to her lawyer.<\/p>\n

Maryam Derisi had previously been sentenced in a separate case by the Criminal Court of Kazerun to one year in prison and 74 lashes on charges of \u201cdisrupting public order.\u201d<\/p>\n

Maryam Derisi is a master\u2019s student of English Language at Saveh University and has repeatedly been targeted by the Iranian regime\u2019s security agencies in recent years through arrests and judicial prosecution.<\/p>\n

Her most recent arrest took place on February 14, 2026, when agents of the Ministry of Intelligence detained her.<\/p>\n

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Strait of Hormuz: Show of Power or Beginning of New Tensions<\/h3>\n

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At the same time as tensions in the Middle East are increasing, the British government has announced its readiness to deploy the HMS Dragon destroyer to the region. This move is being carried out within the framework of multinational plans to protect maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. British officials stated that the decision is part of London\u2019s military and security planning to participate in a joint coalition with France.<\/p>\n

Britain\u2019s Ministry of Defense announced that the forward deployment of the HMS Dragon destroyer is part of cautious planning. The aim of the plan is described as preparing London for participation in possible maritime security operations in the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n

A spokesperson for Britain\u2019s Ministry of Defense told Agence France-Presse that the destroyer would operate within a multinational coalition jointly led by Britain and France. He said London is trying to be prepared at the appropriate time to ensure the security of shipping routes.<\/p>\n

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The Return of the Shah\u2019s Infamous Royal Secret Police to the Streets of Europe<\/h3>\n

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Eighty years after World War II and the fall of Hitler\u2019s fascism in Germany, the use of Nazi symbols such as the swastika and the denial of the Holocaust are considered crimes. This crime and its model must remain in the memory of contemporary humanity and even future generations so that no one can repeat it under any name or pretext.<\/p>\n

In 1979, Iran witnessed a major revolution in which the people overthrew the hereditary monarchy. Although Ruhollah Khomeini later exploited the people\u2019s emotions, rode this wave, and committed crimes far more horrific than those committed during the monarchy, the intention of the revolution was to dismantle the royal regime, which until then had deprived people of all freedoms.<\/p>\n

The Shah\u2019s secret police, SAVAK, was among the most feared security forces of its time. SAVAK became notorious for its medieval and inhumane torture methods.<\/p>\n

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Iran Blocks Iraq Government Deal as U.S.-Backed Cabinet Stalls<\/h3>\n

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A political showdown between Tehran and Washington has pushed Iraq\u2019s government formation into paralysis, with Iran-backed factions resisting plans to curb militia influence inside the state.<\/p>\n

The Iraq government crisis intensified this week after Iran reportedly intervened to halt the formation of a new cabinet backed by the United States. The deadlock sharpened following a sudden visit to Baghdad by Esmail Qaani, commander of Iran\u2019s Quds Force, amid escalating disputes over militia influence, cabinet appointments, and Iraq\u2019s future political alignment.<\/p>\n

Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi is now struggling to secure enough support for a confidence vote as competing regional powers push Iraq toward another prolonged political standoff.<\/p>\n

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Aarhus Rally Condemns the Execution of Political Prisoners and Backs the NCRI as a Democratic Alternative<\/h3>\n

Aarhus, Denmark \u2013 May 9, 2026:\u00a0<\/strong>Supporters of the People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK<\/span><\/a>) and Kurdish compatriots gathered in Aarhus to protest the executions of political prisoners, including\u00a0PMOI<\/a>\u00a0members and individuals detained during the January 2026 uprising in Iran. They called for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners in Iran.<\/p>\n

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Aarhus rally condemns political executions and supports the NCRI as a democratic alternative.<\/div><\/div>
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