{"id":347938,"date":"2026-09-10T08:03:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T07:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=347938"},"modified":"2026-09-10T17:15:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T16:15:59","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-september-10-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-september-10-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 September 10, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On September 5, 2026, NCRI supporters in Gothenburg, Sweden, held a series of ceremonies to commemorate the 61st anniversary of the PMOI founding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

UPDATE: 6:00 PM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two Arrested as Part of National Security Act Investigation<\/h3>\n

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On Wednesday, 9 September a 42-year-old woman [A] was arrested at an address in north London and a 60-year-old man [B] was arrested at an address in north-west London. Both were arrested on suspicion of an offence under section 3 of the NSA, 2023 \u2013 assisting a foreign intelligence service. The country to which the investigation is linked is Iran.<\/p>\n

The arrests were made following two searches that were previously carried out on 24 June at residential addresses in the north and north-west London areas. Enquiries have continued following those searches, leading to the above arrests. A third residential property in the north-west London area was also searched on 9 September, following the arrest of the man and woman.<\/p>\n

Both suspects were taken to a London police station, and were subsequently released on bail with strict conditions until a date in late October.<\/p>\n

The investigation is not connected to any of the incidents or attacks earlier this year that have been targeted at various venues and buildings linked to Jewish and Iranian communities across London, nor is it connected to any activity or events linked to the upcoming High Holy Days period.<\/p>\n

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German Branch of Iran\u2019s Bank Sepah Insolvent after EU Sanctions<\/h3>\n

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A German branch of the Iranian state-owned lender Bank Sepah has been declared insolvent in the wake of sanctions, Germany\u2019s financial regulator BaFin said on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The bank is one of Iran\u2019s largest public banks, with historical links to the military.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe institution is no longer able to repay its customers\u2019 deposits,\u201d said the regulator.<\/p>\n

The bank\u2019s Frankfurt location did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a result of European Union sanctions against Bank Sepah, the German branch no longer has access to the European payments system,\u201d BaFin said.<\/p>\n

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Singapore Says Iran-Backed Militia Commander Sought to Enter City-State<\/h3>\n

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SINGAPORE \u2014 A commander of an Iran-backed Iraqi militia who allegedly plotted attacks against Jewish targets in Europe, Canada and the United States tried to enter Singapore on multiple occasions, the city-state\u2019s security agency said Thursday.<\/p>\n

Singapore said it would not have allowed Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi to enter the country, but warned the case highlighted how conflicts in the Middle East could raise terrorism risks in Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n

In an annual terrorism threat assessment report, the Internal Security Department (ISD) said that Al-Saadi, who is in US custody awaiting trial, applied for visas to visit Singapore in 2023 and 2024.<\/p>\n

\u201cBaqer had applied for visas to visit Singapore on three separate occasions in 2023 and 2024, but did not eventually travel to Singapore,\u201d the agency said.<\/p>\n

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Germany Raises Concerns Over Iran\u2019s Nuclear Program<\/h3>\n

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Germany\u2019s Foreign Ministry has expressed<\/a> serious doubts about the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran\u2019s nuclear program, saying Tehran is violating both its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal and its legal obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).<\/p>\n

The ministry said Iran has barred inspections of key nuclear facilities at Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow since June 2025 and has failed to meet its reporting obligations to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).<\/p>\n

Germany also highlighted the unresolved whereabouts of approximately 440 kilograms of highly enriched uranium as a particular concern. The ministry said this material could, with further enrichment, provide enough material to produce ten nuclear weapons.<\/p>\n

The Foreign Ministry noted that Iran is the only non-nuclear-weapon state under the NPT enriching uranium to such a high level. Berlin said Iran must take concrete steps to address international concerns over its nuclear activities.<\/p>\n

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How A Billion-Dollar Sanctions Dodge Kept Chinese Goods Flowing to Iran<\/h3>\n

PARIS, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Iran has used a barter-like arrangement to bypass sanctions on its oil sales and buy billions of dollars\u2019 worth of goods from China, including military gear, two senior Iranian sources and three other people familiar with the matter told Reuters.<\/p>\n

The secretive trade mechanism, in which Iranian oil is exchanged \u200bfor credits for Chinese imports, has provided a financial lifeline for Tehran in recent years as the United States stepped up economic and military pressure over its nuclear program, according to the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity.<\/p>\n

It has also helped \u200cChina, the world\u2019s biggest crude importer, retain access to discounted Iranian oil while shielding banks and companies that export to the Islamic Republic from international scrutiny or penalties, they said.<\/p>\n

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on some smaller Chinese entities that buy or facilitate shipments of Iranian oil but has stopped short of the most punishing measures that could have repercussions on the global economy.<\/p>\n

Washington has intensified the pressure as it tries to resolve its war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In August, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned countries to\u00a0cut business ties with Iran<\/a>\u00a0or risk being forced out of the dollar-based financial system.<\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 9:00 AM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Message to the Conference at UK Parliament: Human Rights and Democratic Change in Iran<\/h3>\n

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Mrs. Maryam Rajavi’s message: “Members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, The topic of this conference is human rights and its vital link with democratic change, which is the main issue in Iran today. Today, the people of Iran, especially the young people, are standing up to end religious dictatorship, andestablish a free and democratic republic<\/a>.
\nOne of these young people was\u00a0Mehdi Khanaki<\/a>. He was 26 years old and a graduate of law. He was a member of the PMOI. His crime was fighting to overthrow the regime. He was arrested on February 10, 2026 and executed on July 22, 2026.<\/p>\n

“His words show the goals and beliefs of Iran\u2019s young generation who has turned to the PMOI. In a letter, he wrote:
\n‘My only hope is to destroy the Ghezel Hesar prison walls. I want to destroy all prisons built by the Shah and inherited by the clerical regime. So that no one will be held captive again. Every day of delay is a shame and makes me sad.’<\/p>\n

“Recently, political prisoners sent messages honoring the\u00a0sixty-first anniversary of the founding of the PMOI<\/a>. Two young women, Arghavan Fallahi and Forough Taghipour, wrote from Evin Prison:
\n‘We are Generation Z. We are anti-dictatorship and anti-dependency. We are against Shah and the mullahs. The day is not far when this shaky regime of executions will be crushed.'”<\/p>\n

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Resistance Units Honor PMOI Founders and Martyrs Across Iran on 61st Anniversary<\/h3>\n

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Resistance Units across several Iranian cities marked the 61st anniversary of the founding of the People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) with flowers, wreaths, candles, and commemorative displays honoring the organization\u2019s founders and members who lost their lives during its decades-long struggle.<\/p>\n

The activities, held on September 7, 2026, took place in Tehran, Tabriz, Karaj, Shiraz, Urmia, and Zanjan. Wreaths and flower baskets carried portraits of PMOI founders Mohammad Hanifnejad, Saeid Mohsen, and Ali Asghar Badizadegan and messages commemorating 61 years of sacrifice, honesty, and perseverance.<\/p>\n

Some of the flowers and anniversary messages were sent by political prisoners supporting the PMOI in Ghezel Hesar Prison, linking the commemorations outside prison with parallel anniversary messages being issued from behind bars.<\/p>\n

The commemorations took different forms from city to city while carrying a common theme of connecting the PMOI\u2019s founding generation with those who followed it.<\/p>\n

In Urmia, Resistance Units set up a memorial table with flowers, a cake, candles, and portraits of the PMOI\u2019s founders and members martyred during the struggle. Photographs of 15 PMOI members, including those executed since the beginning of the current Iranian year, were displayed. Messages at the event emphasized 61 years of struggle against the dictatorships of the Shah and the clerical regime.<\/p>\n

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Tehran Has Exposed A Vulnerability \u2014 And Washington Must Exploit It<\/h3>\n

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When an authoritarian government responds to a small event with overwhelming force, the response itself becomes intelligence.\u00a0A recent video from near\u00a0Karaj<\/a>, west of\u00a0Tehran<\/a>, illustrates the point. Motorcyclists and several cars moved through the streets flying the flags of the People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran, or MEK.<\/p>\n

Iranian state television quickly announced that \u201call the individuals\u201d in the footage had been identified and arrested.<\/p>\n

The regime disclosed neither the number of people arrested nor the date that the video was recorded. Still, the public announcement was significant.<\/p>\n

For years, Iran has described the MEK as a spent force with no social base. If that were true, a few motorcyclists near\u00a0Karaj<\/a>\u00a0should not have triggered an immediate security response.\u00a0Tehran\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0reaction shows that its own assessment is different.<\/p>\n

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Missiles Don\u2019t Measure Strength: Mass Arrests Shatter Tehran\u2019s Illusion of Control<\/h3>\n

\"Washington-Examiner\"<\/p>\n

Washington knows a great deal about\u00a0Iran<\/a>. It tracks uranium enrichment,\u00a0missile<\/a>\u00a0capabilities, oil exports, currency movements, and military infrastructure. These are important measures of the Islamic Republic\u2019s power. But they answer only part of the question American policymakers should be asking.<\/p>\n

They tell us what Iran can do. They do not necessarily tell us how politically strong the\u00a0regime<\/a>\u00a0is.<\/p>\n

That distinction matters. A regime can become more dangerous while becoming less politically resilient. Washington has too often treated those two things as if they were the same.<\/p>\n

Consider how precisely Iran\u2019s measurable capabilities are assessed. Nuclear facilities are monitored down to enrichment levels and uranium stockpiles. Oil exports,\u00a0inflation<\/a>, and foreign currency reserves are scrutinized for signs of how much pressure Tehran can withstand. Iranian crude loadings have fallen from about 2 million barrels per day in March to roughly 220,000 to 255,000 in August, while inflation is projected to approach 70% this year.<\/p>\n

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Iran\u2019s Regime Doubles Gasoline Price as Fuel Crisis Deepens and Fear of Protests Grows<\/h3>\n

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Iran\u2019s regime has doubled the price of gasoline for high-volume consumers, raising the third-tier rate from 50,000 to 100,000 rials per liter as the country faces a widening fuel deficit, record consumption, and mounting economic pressures.<\/p>\n

The new measure, implemented on September 7, applies to gasoline consumed beyond the existing monthly quota of 110 liters. The first 60 liters remain priced at 15,000 rials per liter, while the next 50 liters cost 30,000 rials. Only consumption beyond those subsidized quotas is now subject to the 100,000-rial rate. The government says the additional revenue will be directed toward supporting households.<\/p>\n

But the measure is far more than a routine adjustment of fuel prices. It exposes the growing contradiction at the heart of the regime\u2019s energy policy: Iran possesses some of the world\u2019s largest oil and gas reserves, yet its limited refining capacity, inefficient vehicle fleet, subsidized prices, and rapidly rising consumption have forced it to import gasoline at enormous cost.\u00a0The latest increase is the culmination of a process that has unfolded gradually.<\/p>\n

For years, motorists were able to purchase 60 liters of gasoline per month at 15,000 rials per liter and an additional 100 liters at 30,000 rials. In December 2025, the regime introduced a third pricing tier, initially charging 50,000 rials per liter for consumption beyond the quota. During 2026, the second-tier quota was reduced first from 100 to 70 liters and then to 50 liters.<\/p>\n

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Iran\u2019s Economic Collapse: When Market Sees a Darker Future Than Present<\/h3>\n

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Today, the signs of Iran\u2019s economic collapse can be seen not only in official reports but also in the daily behavior of the market and on household tables. The intervals between currency surges have become shorter, and the prices of goods no longer even follow the current dollar exchange rate. The market is effectively pricing in the future. More than any official statistic, this behavior demonstrates the collapse of confidence in the ruling structure\u2019s ability to control the future.<\/p>\n

Within a short period, the dollar exchange rate rose from around 2 million rials to 2.3 million rials, while claims were simultaneously being made about the adequacy of foreign currency reserves. But the market responded differently to these reassurances. The prices of many essential goods were calculated at rates equivalent to a dollar worth 2.4 million or even 2.5 million rials.<\/p>\n

A seller who prices a product based on a higher exchange rate is not necessarily seeking greater profit; the seller knows that replacing the same product in the future may be much more expensive.<\/p>\n

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\u00a336 Million in London Properties Linked to Iranian Regime Supreme Leader<\/h3>\n

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The listing of two luxury apartments in London worth approximately \u00a336 million has once again drawn attention to the complex financial network linked to Iranian regime supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Reports by The Telegraph, Bloomberg, and Voice of America, citing property records and media investigations, have highlighted the role of Ali Ansari, a businessman close to the Iranian regime, in this network.<\/p>\n

The Telegraph reported that two luxury apartments in London, allegedly belonging to Mojtaba Khamenei\u2019s financial network, have been put up for sale. The properties are located near the official residence of the Prince of Wales and are registered in the name of Ali Ansari, an Iranian businessman. Ansari purchased the properties in 2014 and 2016, and their combined value has been estimated at approximately \u00a336 million.<\/p>\n

The proceeds from the sale of these properties are expected to be frozen by the British government, as Ansari has been sanctioned by the UK government for financially supporting the activities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and is barred from entering Britain.<\/p>\n

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Iran: Human Rights & Suppression of the Kurdish Minority (Dec 2025\u2013Present)<\/h3>\n

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In 2026, Kurdish-populated regions of Iran, along with other parts of the country, were impacted by a new wave of state repression that intensified following the outbreak of nationwide protests on 28 December 2025 (7 Dey 1404). Available evidence indicates that Kurdish citizens have been subjected to a wide range of human rights violations, including the killing of protesters, mass detentions, trials based on security charges, the issuance and execution of death sentences, restrictions on cultural and civic activities, and the lethal use of force against Kolbars (cross-border labor couriers). These measures have occurred against a backdrop of structural discrimination and the ongoing securitization of civic and identity-based demands of Kurds.<\/p>\n

This report argues that these documented cases cannot be viewed merely as an isolated series of infractions; rather, they form part of a continuous pattern that affects the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of Iranian Kurds.<\/p>\n

Kurds represent one of the largest ethnic minorities in Iran, residing predominantly in the provinces of Kurdistan, Kermanshah, West Azerbaijan, and Ilam. Despite statutory guarantees regarding the equality of citizens, Kurdish regions have consistently faced high levels of security interference, restrictions on political and cultural activities, detentions of civil activists, and violent crackdowns over past decades.<\/p>\n

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Iran\u2019s Nuclear Dispute Moves Toward UN Security Council Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions<\/h3>\n

\"Delegates<\/p>\n

As the United States and three European powers push to return Iran\u2019s nuclear file to the UN Security Council, escalating tensions along one of the world\u2019s most important energy routes risk turning Tehran\u2019s leverage in the Strait of Hormuz into a factor that broadens the international coalition against it.<\/p>\n

Iran\u2019s nuclear file has once again reached the threshold of the United Nations Security Council. This time, however, the crisis is not confined to centrifuges, uranium stockpiles and\u00a0inspectors\u2019 access<\/a>. As the International Atomic Energy Agency\u2019s Board of Governors meets in Vienna, clashes between Iran and the United States in the\u00a0Strait of Hormuz<\/a>\u00a0have disrupted shipping, turning the security of one of the world\u2019s most vital oil and gas transit routes into part of the\u00a0same political confrontation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The United States, Britain, France and Germany have\u00a0asked the IAEA<\/a>\u2019s 35-member Board of Governors to report Iran\u2019s case to the UN Security Council and General Assembly, a move that, if approved, would mark the first referral of its kind in roughly two decades. The four countries say Tehran has still not allowed the agency to fully verify its nuclear material and facilities.<\/p>\n

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MEK Supporters in Vancouver Celebrate the 61st Anniversary of the PMOI\u2019s Founding<\/h3>\n

Vancouver, Canada \u2013 September 5, 2026:\u00a0Supporters of the People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK<\/a>) gathered in Vancouver to celebrate and commemorate the 61st anniversary of the PMOI\u2019s founding.<\/p>\n

Alongside celebrating and commemorating the anniversary, they reaffirmed their unwavering support for the PMOI\u2019s struggle to achieve freedom, democracy, and equality in a free and democratic republic in Iran.<\/p>\n

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Supporters of the MEK in Vancouver Commemorate 61st Anniversary of PMOI\u2019s Founding<\/div><\/div>