{"id":345686,"date":"2026-06-11T06:43:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T05:43:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=345686"},"modified":"2026-06-11T06:57:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T05:57:36","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-june-11-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-june-11-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 June 11, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Supporters of the NCRI in Paris, France, held an exhibition protesting the execution of political prisoners \u2014 June 9, 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

UPDATE: 7:30 AM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Professor Jean Ziegler: The Awakened Conscience of Modern Humanity<\/h3>\n

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Mrs. Maryam Rajavi’s message: “I offer my deepest condolences on the sorrowful loss of\u00a0Professor Jean Ziegler<\/strong><\/a>, the awakened conscience of modern humanity, an eminent thinker, a fierce defender of freedom and human rights, and a great friend of the Iranian Resistance. My heartfelt sympathies go out to all freedom-lovers, the people of\u00a0Switzerland<\/strong><\/a>, his dear wife \u00c9rika, his family, and his admirers.<\/p>\n

“Jean Ziegler is a name and face well known to the people of Iran. For 55 years, through the most complex circumstances, he stood in solidarity and empathy with the Mojahedin and the Iranian Resistance. His invaluable and impactful efforts alongside Prof. Kazem Rajavi<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>in the 1970s to secure the freedom and save the life of\u00a0Massoud [Rajavi]<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from execution will forever endure in the history and memory of the Iranian people.<\/p>\n

“He was among those prominent figures who spoke out with a resounding voice to defend the Mojahedin<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in\u00a0Camp Ashraf, Iraq<\/strong><\/a>, against the siege and criminal attacks by the terrorist Quds Force and the puppet government of Maleki, playing an effective and unforgettable role in their protection.”<\/p>\n

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Protesters Call on FIFA to Kick Iran Out of World Cup, Citing Regime Involvement<\/h3>\n

LOS ANGELES, June 10 (Reuters) – Instead of pride, many Iranian-Americans feel shame about \u200bthe Iran team’s participation in the World Cup and are demanding that FIFA boots the country out of the competition, \u200cprotesters said on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The team’s presence is outraging many who see the Iranian government as using the competition as a way to sportswash its killing tens of thousands of dissidents since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, with many thousands killed as recently as during widespread protests in January. Those deaths have included hundreds of athletes, protesters said.<\/p>\n

“Bringing them here \u200band having them play basically presents a calm face to the world, when in fact back home there is no calmness, there’s \u200bonly execution and suffering that the regime has brought,” said 21-year-old American-born Ryan Salami, whose parents both fled Iran, \u2060in an interview at a protest in front of L.A. City Hall.<\/p>\n

Many protesters backed the National Council of Resistance of Iran’s call to dump \u200bIran out of the tournament. Photographs of dozens of Iranian athletes who died in government custody were spread in an impromptu open-air gallery in front \u200bof Los Angeles City Hall. Speakers including a number of former Iran national team players mourned athletes who they say died after crossing the government and being taken into custody.<\/p>\n

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Conference at the UK Parliament: Peace and Freedom with a Democratic Republic<\/h3>\n

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Mrs. Maryam Rajavi’s speech: “Today, Iran stands at a critical moment between fear and hope. The regime\u2019s policies of war, repression, and plunder have brought severe hardships to the daily lives of our people.
\nFamilies cannot buy their daily food and medicine. With each passing week, job losses are increasing. Above all, women are the main victims of these combined pressures. However, the prospect of change gives people hope. The regime is trying to prevent the collapse of repression and fear through executions, detentions, street checkpoints, and internet shutdowns. Recently, the Commander of the State Security Force announced the arrest of 6,500 people including many supporters of the\u00a0People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Despite this intense repression, the Resistance Units have continued their activities against the regime\u2019s centers of suppression in recent weeks. They are the living hope for change in Iran. Five days before the war began, Liberation Army units in Tehran launched an attack on Khamenei\u2019s headquarters. Despite the regime\u2019s efforts to cover up this news, their own experts have recently admitted that this event took place.”<\/p>\n

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Iran\u2019s Regime Is Escalating Its War on Political Prisoners<\/h3>\n

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While global attention often shifts, the clerical regime in Iran is waging a silent, brutal war behind the walls of its dungeons, systematically targeting political dissidents and female prisoners. Reeling from the massive nationwide uprisings of December 2025 to January 2026, the mullahs are escalating their domestic crackdown.<\/p>\n

Far from a display of authority, the recent wave of draconian prison sentences, psychological abuse, and the systemic torture of uprising detainees is a desperate reaction by a deeply fractured regime terrified of its own people and the organized Resistance.<\/p>\n

The regime frequently uses isolation to break the spirit of female political prisoners. In Evin Prison, authorities have recently intensified pressure by cutting off the telephone access of\u00a0several prominent female detainees<\/a>. This includes Shiva Esmaeili (60, sentenced to 10.5 years), Marzieh Farsi (59, sentenced to 6 years), Forough Taghipour (32, sentenced to 6 years), Zahra Safaei (63, sentenced to 5 years), Elaheh Fouladi (sentenced to 5 years), Golrokh Iraee (sentenced to 6 years), and Sakineh Parvaneh (sentenced to 6 years).<\/p>\n

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Iranian Political Prisoner Parisa Kamali Sends Defiant Message from Behind Bars<\/h3>\n

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Deep inside the Iranian regime\u2019s dungeons, the flame of freedom continues to burn bright. Parisa Kamali Ardakani, a political prisoner currently serving an eight-and-a-half-year sentence, has released a powerful, smuggled audio message from behind the bars of Yazd Central Prison. She was arrested on April 29, 2024, in Isfahan and initially held in Dowlatabad Prison before facing three separate cases brought against her in Isfahan and Ardakan.\u00a0In 2025, Kamali was transferred to internal exile at Yazd Prison. Her charges include insulting Ali Khamenei, engaging in propaganda activities against the system, and membership in the People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI). In her message, she exposes the brutal reality of the prisons, stating: \u201cCardboard rulers rule here\u2026 Screams are answered with bullets and the hangman\u2019s noose.\u201d<\/p>\n

As Kamali points out, the regime\u2019s use of the death penalty is a desperate authoritarian response to the public\u2019s demands for justice. The mullahs are currently exploiting wartime conditions to carry out a relentless wave of executions, attempting to block the path of future popular uprisings. Since the start of the war, the regime has been executing political prisoners one after another. This includes eight members of the PMOI\u2019s Resistance Units and more than 20 young people who took part in uprisings or fought against the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC).<\/p>\n

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Religious Leaders Urge Action Against Political Executions in Iran<\/h3>\n

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Thirty bishops and religious leaders from around the world have issued a joint statement calling for an end to political executions in Iran and greater protection for religious minorities, particularly Christians.<\/p>\n

A group of\u00a030 bishops and religious leaders from multiple countries\u00a0has issued a joint statement titled\u00a0\u201cTo Stop the Wave of\u00a0Political Executions<\/a>\u00a0in Iran \u2013 In Support of the Rights of Religious Minorities,\u201d\u00a0warning of a worsening human rights situation in Iran and calling for international action to halt political executions and defend religious freedom.<\/p>\n

Among the signatories is\u00a0Rowan Williams, who wrote:\u00a0\u201cThere can be no doubt that the aggressive violence of the Iranian regime towards its own people is increasing steadily\u00a0at the moment. I have heard for myself the evidence sent from within Iranian jails of the cruelties and illegalities suffered by so many, and of the profound and selfless courage\u00a0exhibited\u00a0by these witnesses to a more hopeful future.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Iran Escalates Crackdown on Students as Universities Face New Wave of Repression<\/h3>\n

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As Iran grapples with deepening political, economic, and social crises, increasing attention has focused on the regime\u2019s treatment of university students. While public discourse is often dominated by discussions of war, regional tensions, and diplomatic negotiations, recent developments inside Iranian universities suggest that authorities remain primarily concerned about growing domestic discontent and the possibility of renewed social unrest.<\/p>\n

Reports from multiple universities indicate a sharp increase in disciplinary actions against students, including summonses, suspensions, and expulsions. According to accounts published in the Iranian newspaper\u00a0Tose\u2019e Irani<\/em>, disciplinary committees have expanded their activities across campuses, targeting students involved in protests, activism, or expressions of dissent.<\/p>\n

Students and observers describe a growing atmosphere of intimidation inside Iran\u2019s universities. The regime has increasingly relied on disciplinary committees as a tool to suppress student demands and limit political expression.<\/p>\n

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Iran\u2019s Oil Exports Plunge to Six-Year Low Amid U.S. Naval Blockade<\/h3>\n

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Iran\u2019s oil exports fell to their lowest level in at least six years in May, according to shipping data and assessments by energy analysts, dealing a major blow to one of the regime\u2019s most important sources of revenue. The sharp decline comes in the wake of a U.S.-enforced naval blockade that has significantly restricted the regime\u2019s ability to export crude oil and condensates.<\/p>\n

The United States began implementing the blockade on April 13, targeting vessels entering and leaving Iranian ports. The measure has dramatically curtailed Iranian oil shipments at a time when regional energy markets are already facing supply pressures caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and reduced exports from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n

According to a report by Reuters, data from energy analytics firm Vortexa shows that Iran exported an average of just 209,000 barrels of crude oil and condensates per day in May. This represents a dramatic decline from 1.34 million barrels per day in April and nearly 1.9 million barrels per day in March.<\/p>\n

Vortexa noted that the May figure marks Iran\u2019s lowest export level since late 2019 and early 2020, when U.S. President Donald Trump pursued his \u201cmaximum pressure\u201d campaign against the Iranian regime during his first term in office.<\/p>\n

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The Gallows: The Real Story of Iran Behind the Oslo Ceremony<\/h3>\n

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In an article published on June 8, the Norwegian newspaper\u00a0F\u00e6drelandsvennen<\/em>\u00a0sought to draw public attention to a different issue\u2014one that, in its view, represents the reality of Iran today more than any other event: the \u201cgallows.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the beginning of the article, the author refers to years of work and contact with Iranian refugees and activists. These are individuals who, after leaving Iran, now live in Norway but still carry memories of interrogations, imprisonment, and security pressures. According to the author, many of them continue to live with the psychological effects of years of repression, and their experiences show that Iran\u2019s regime has not only targeted human lives but has also sought to destroy hope and the future.<\/p>\n

In the article, the author refers to a ceremony in Oslo where Noor Pahlavi, granddaughter of the ousted shah, was welcomed by attendees. The event received media coverage and included discussion of the legacy and continuity of the Pahlavi family. However, the author argues that while these images were being highlighted, another reality was unfolding in Iran\u2014a reality that, according to the author, was overshadowed by media attention.<\/p>\n

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Lebanese President Expresses Clear Opposition to Iran\u2019s Regime<\/h3>\n

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Recent remarks by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun regarding the role of Iran\u2019s regime in developments in Lebanon have received widespread coverage in regional and international media. At a time when Lebanon continues to struggle with the consequences of war, economic crisis, and political tensions, he accused Tehran of using Lebanon as a tool to advance its objectives in negotiations with the United States.<\/p>\n

According to a Reuters report published on June 6, Joseph Aoun stated that using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in foreign negotiations is unacceptable. He emphasized that the Lebanese people are paying the price for wars and conflicts that have no connection to the country\u2019s national interests.<\/p>\n

In his remarks, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that Lebanese citizens are paying the cost of war for Iran\u2019s interests. He added that the Lebanese people are exhausted by the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah and that the continuation of this situation has placed a heavy burden on the country\u2019s society and economy.<\/p>\n

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The Silent Collapse: Why 8 Out of 10 Iranian Medical Residents Plan to Leave<\/h3>\n

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Tehran<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Field reports and official statistics indicate that the country\u2019s healthcare system is facing an unprecedented human resources crisis\u2014a crisis shaped by a heavy combination of systematic economic exploitation, the sharp decline of the national currency, and deep structural ambiguities in the distribution of financial resources.<\/p>\n

According to survey data previously cited by officials from Iran\u2019s Medical Council Organization, nearly 80 percent of medical residents either have a strong desire or a serious plan to emigrate after completing their training. To understand why\u00a0Iran medical\u00a0brain drain<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0has reached the point where \u201c8 out of 10 medical residents in Iran are considering leaving,\u201d it is necessary to take a closer look at compensation levels, tariff structures, and documents recently obtained from the capital\u2019s healthcare sector.<\/p>\n

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Paris Exhibition Highlights Human Rights Crisis in Iran, Calls for June 20 Paris Free Iran Rally<\/h3>\n

Paris, France \u2013 June 9, 2026 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Supporters of the People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK<\/span><\/a>) held an exhibition protesting the execution of political prisoners and demonstrators in the aftermath of the January 2026 uprising. The event highlighted growing calls for freedom, justice, and the protection of human rights in Iran.<\/p>\n

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