{"id":346750,"date":"2026-07-22T07:26:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T06:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=346750"},"modified":"2026-07-22T07:26:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T06:26:11","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-july-22-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-july-22-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 July 22, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_346751\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-346751\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-346751\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ncri-supporters-italy-16072026.jpg\" alt=\"July 16, 2026\u2014Thousands of Iranians and supporters gathered in Rome, Italy, to support a democratic republic in Iran\" width=\"1000\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ncri-supporters-italy-16072026.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ncri-supporters-italy-16072026-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ncri-supporters-italy-16072026-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ncri-supporters-italy-16072026-743x420.jpg 743w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ncri-supporters-italy-16072026-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ncri-supporters-italy-16072026-696x393.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-346751\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">July 16, 2026\u2014<br \/>Thousands of Iranians and supporters gathered in Rome, Italy, to support a democratic republic in Iran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong style=\"text-align: justify;\">UPDATE: 8:00<\/strong><strong style=\"text-align: justify;\"> AM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Echoes Of 1952: How PMOI Resistance Units Keep Mossadegh\u2019s Uncompromising Spirit Alive<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"913\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-346428 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iran-resistance-units-07072026-2-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iran-resistance-units-07072026-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iran-resistance-units-07072026-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iran-resistance-units-07072026-2.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Coinciding with the anniversary of the historic July 21, 1952 uprising, rebellious youth and Resistance Units of the People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI) launched a widespread campaign across various Iranian cities to commemorate the legacy of Dr. Mohammad Mossadegh and the martyrs of the uprising. Through a series of coordinated actions, these units underscored the Iranian people\u2019s enduring quest for freedom, independence, and steadfast resistance against dictatorship.\u00a0To understand the significance of these modern acts of defiance, one must look back to the roots of Iran\u2019s anti-colonial struggles. Dr. Mohammad Mossadegh led a decisive battle to nationalize Iran\u2019s oil industry, successfully passing the nationalization law on March 20, 1951.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Following his appointment as Prime Minister, Mossadegh bravely countered domestic and foreign plots. In an effort to curb the Shah\u2019s dictatorial influence, he demanded control over the Ministry of War. When the Shah refused, Mossadegh resigned on July 16, 1952, prompting the Shah to appoint Qavam-os-Saltaneh, a puppet who threatened the public with severe crackdowns.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, the threats failed to break the people\u2019s will. On the morning of July 21, 1952, major cities including Tehran shut down. Workers, bazaar merchants, and people from all walks of life flooded the streets chanting, \u201cDeath or Mossadegh\u201d and \u201cDeath to Qavam.\u201d The Shah ordered his military to open fire on the defenseless crowds, leaving nearly 800 people dead or wounded. Ultimately, the Shah was forced to retreat, bowing to the nation\u2019s demands and reinstating Mossadegh.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"913\"><a href=\"https:\/\/english.mojahedin.org\/news\/echoes-of-1952-how-pmoi-resistance-units-keep-mossadeghs-uncompromising-spirit-alive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"913\">Iran: Evin Prison Denies In-Person Family Visits to Women Political Prisoners<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-323610 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iran-evin-prison-front-door-300x170.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iran-evin-prison-front-door-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iran-evin-prison-front-door-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iran-evin-prison-front-door-743x420.jpg 743w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iran-evin-prison-front-door-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iran-evin-prison-front-door-696x393.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iran-evin-prison-front-door.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Women political prisoners held in the women\u2019s ward of Evin Prison were denied in-person family visits on Sunday, July 19. Instead, they were only permitted to communicate with their families through booth-separated visits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The restriction was imposed following\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/ncri-statements\/statement-human-rights\/raid-by-iranian-regimes-henchmen-on-female-political-prisoners-ward-in-evin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tensions in the women\u2019s ward<\/a>\u00a0last week. Meanwhile, non-political prisoners continued to receive in-person family visits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">On July 12, at least\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wncri.org\/2026\/07\/13\/transfer-of-60-inmates-sparks-protest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">40 women prisoners<\/a>\u00a0were transferred from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wncri.org\/2026\/07\/16\/qarchak-prison-hunger-and-humiliation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Qarchak Prison<\/a>\u00a0to the women\u2019s ward of Evin Prison. The transfer took place despite the ward already facing severe overcrowding and limited capacity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The arrival of the additional prisoners prompted protests by women political prisoners, who objected to the worsening overcrowding and deteriorating detention conditions. The protests ended after\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wncri.org\/2026\/07\/13\/raid-on-the-womens-ward-of-evin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prison guards raided the ward<\/a>, creating a highly tense atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"913\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wncri.org\/2026\/07\/21\/evin-prison-denies-in-person-visits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"913\">Ejei\u2019s Warning Reveals Regime\u2019s Fear of PMOI and a New Wave of Public Protests<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-264242 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Irans-Chief-Justice-Gholamhossein-Mohseni-Ejei-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"Irans-Chief-Justice-Gholamhossein-Mohseni-Ejei\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Irans-Chief-Justice-Gholamhossein-Mohseni-Ejei-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Irans-Chief-Justice-Gholamhossein-Mohseni-Ejei-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Irans-Chief-Justice-Gholamhossein-Mohseni-Ejei-696x348.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Irans-Chief-Justice-Gholamhossein-Mohseni-Ejei.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"1069\">The latest remarks by Iran\u2019s judiciary chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, offer a revealing glimpse into the regime\u2019s growing anxiety over the possibility of renewed nationwide protests and the expanding influence of the People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1446\">Speaking on Monday, July 20, during a meeting of the Supreme Judicial Council attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian, Ejei repeatedly stressed the need for tighter security measures, broader emergency powers for officials, and greater vigilance against what he described as the PMOI, \u201cinfiltrators,\u201d and individuals allegedly seeking to undermine the regime from within.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1633\">His remarks reflected concerns that extend far beyond external threats. Instead, they exposed a leadership increasingly preoccupied with internal instability and public dissatisfaction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1858\">One of the most striking aspects of Ejei\u2019s speech was his insistence that officials should be empowered to act without delay during what he described as wartime conditions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"913\"><a href=\"https:\/\/irannewsupdate.com\/news\/infightings\/ejeis-warning-reveals-regimes-fear-of-pmoi-and-a-new-wave-of-public-protests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"913\">Iran\u2019s Forest Fire Crisis: How Mismanagement and Corruption Are Fueling Environmental Destruction<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-339655 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hirkani-forest-in-northern-iran-on-fire-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Huge wildfires reported in Iran\u2019s Hirkanian forests, November 2025\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hirkani-forest-in-northern-iran-on-fire-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hirkani-forest-in-northern-iran-on-fire-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hirkani-forest-in-northern-iran-on-fire-745x420.jpg 745w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hirkani-forest-in-northern-iran-on-fire-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hirkani-forest-in-northern-iran-on-fire-696x393.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hirkani-forest-in-northern-iran-on-fire.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"729\">Although the summer of 2026 has not yet reached its midpoint, vast areas of Iran are once again engulfed in flames.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"1007\">From the forests and rangelands of Morki village in Mamasani County, Fars Province, to the woodlands of Baneh in Kurdistan Province and the forests of Kuh Mareh Sorkhi, wildfires have erupted across multiple regions, destroying some of Iran\u2019s most valuable natural ecosystems.\u00a0In Baneh alone, three separate fires broke out within a single day. Environmental activists note that such patterns have become increasingly common in recent years, with many incidents showing signs of deliberate human involvement. Meanwhile, aerial footage from Kuh Mareh Sorkhi reveals extensive destruction, with large sections of forest reduced to ash within hours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1565\">While extreme heat, prolonged drought, and strong winds have accelerated the spread of the fires, experts argue that climate alone cannot explain why the crisis returns year after year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1772\">Specialists in natural resource management have long warned that Iran\u2019s recurring wildfire disasters are rooted in structural failures rather than seasonal weather alone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"913\"><a href=\"https:\/\/irannewsupdate.com\/news\/general\/irans-forest-fire-crisis-how-mismanagement-and-corruption-are-fueling-environmental-destruction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"913\">30 Tir Uprising: Iran\u2019s Historic Rejection of Monarchy and the Enduring Fight for Democracy<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"913\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-343652 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dr.-mohammad-mosaddegh.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dr.-mohammad-mosaddegh.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dr.-mohammad-mosaddegh-150x85.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1422\">The 30 Tir Uprising of July 21, 1952, stands as one of the defining moments in Iran\u2019s modern history. On that day, hundreds of thousands of Iranians took to the streets under the slogan \u201cEither Death or Mosaddeq\u201d, confronting the armed forces of the Pahlavi monarchy in defense of constitutional government, national sovereignty, and democratic rule.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1698\">The uprising was more than a protest against a change of government. It represented a national rejection of royal absolutism and foreign interference, proving that the Iranian people were prepared to pay the highest price to defend their right to determine their own future.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1911\">Today, more than seven decades later, the events of 30 Tir remain a powerful reminder that Iran\u2019s struggle has never been between one ruling elite and another. It has been a struggle against dictatorship itself.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2063\">The roots of the uprising lay in Iran\u2019s long campaign to reclaim control over its natural resources and political independence.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2378\">For decades, Iran\u2019s oil wealth had been dominated by unequal agreements with foreign powers. The concessions granted under the 1901 D\u2019Arcy Agreement and later reinforced during the reign of Reza Shah left Iran\u2019s vast petroleum resources largely under foreign control while much of the population lived in poverty.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"913\"><a href=\"https:\/\/irannewsupdate.com\/news\/infightings\/30-tir-uprising-irans-historic-rejection-of-monarchy-and-the-enduring-fight-for-democracy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"913\">Iranian Regime Transfers Thousands of Centrifuges to Underground Mount Kolang Tunnel Complex<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-332823 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ivanaki-Site-300x164.jpg\" alt=\"Ivanaki Site \u2013 Houses various sections required for nuclear weapon components.\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ivanaki-Site-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ivanaki-Site-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ivanaki-Site-150x82.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ivanaki-Site-696x381.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ivanaki-Site.jpg 936w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Iranian regime has transferred thousands of uranium enrichment centrifuges to tunnels beneath \u201cMount Kolang,\u201d also known as \u201cPickaxe Mountain.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/world\/middle-east\/israel-believes-iran-moved-nuclear-centrifuges-into-pickaxe-mountain-d29d21c0\">The Wall Street Journal<\/a>, citing Israeli and U.S. officials, reported that Israeli intelligence assessments indicate the Iranian regime transferred thousands of uranium enrichment centrifuges to deep tunnels beneath \u201cMount Kolang\u201d last autumn after its main nuclear facilities were damaged in U.S. and Israeli strikes. The underground complex is also known as \u201cPickaxe Mountain.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to the report, Israel has shared its intelligence with Washington and has urged the U.S. government to intensify military operations against the Iranian regime\u2019s nuclear infrastructure. U.S. President Donald Trump had previously identified the underground complex as one of the potential targets for U.S. strikes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Wall Street Journal also wrote that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to persuade Trump to resume broader attacks against the Iranian regime, with the aim of further weakening the nuclear program and the reconstruction of damaged facilities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"913\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iranfocus.com\/nuclear\/58392-iranian-regime-transfers-thousands-of-centrifuges-to-underground-mount-kolang-tunnel-complex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-july-21-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Also, read Iran News in Brief \u2013 July 21, 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS UPDATE: 8:00 AM CEST Echoes Of 1952: How PMOI Resistance Units Keep Mossadegh&rsquo;s Uncompromising Spirit Alive Coinciding with the anniversary of the historic July 21, 1952 uprising, rebellious youth and Resistance Units of the People&rsquo;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI) launched a widespread campaign across various [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":346751,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[234],"tags":[277],"class_list":["post-346750","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-iran-news-in-brief-news","tag-iran-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - 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