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Iran Protests at a Glance
Based partially on reporting by PMOI (MEK) Network in Iran
Saturday, June 3, 2023 – 8 PM GMT + 1
The people of Iran have been engaged in a new rise in anti-regime protests, especially in the restive city of Zahedan, and major unrest recently seen in Abdanan.
Brave youths in the city of Qazvin in northwest Iran attacked a site of the so-called “Khomeini Relief Committee” on the eve of the anniversary of the death of regime founder Ruhollah Khomeini.
Qazvin, northwest #Iran
Brave youths attacked a site of the so-called “Khomeini Relief Committee” on the eve of the anniversary of the death of regime founder Ruhollah Khomeini. This attack resulted in at least one explosion in the area.#IranRevolution pic.twitter.com/PkqTKB2HeB— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) June 3, 2023
Brave youths in the city of Rasht in northern Iran attacked a site of the mullahs’ so-called judiciary in Gilan Province. This attack has been dedicated to the courageous people of Abdanan in Ilam Province, western Iran, that launched anti-regime protests on Thursday night and stood up to the attacks of the regime’s oppressive security forces.
Rasht, northern #Iran
Brave youths attacked attacked a site of the mullahs’ so-called judiciary in Gilan Province. This attack, also resulting in at least one explosion, has been dedicated to the courageous people of Abdanan in Ilam Province, western Iran.#IranRevolution pic.twitter.com/xXdUEo5k2o— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) June 3, 2023
Defrauded investors of the “Rezayat Khodro Taravat Novin Company” held a protest gathering in Takestan of Qazvin Province in northwest Iran on Saturday demanding answers from the company after putting down payment for their vehicles yet never receiving them.
June 3 – Takestan, northwest #Iran
Defrauded investors of the "Rezayat Khodro Taravat Novin Company" are demanding answers from the company after putting down payment for their vehicles yet never receiving them.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/OuWhHQBxOK— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) June 3, 2023
Locals in the Shahrak-e Bagheri district of Tehran, the Iranian capital, were chanting anti-regime slogans on Friday night, including “Down with Khamenei!” referring to regime dictator Ali Khamenei.
June 2 – Tehran, #Iran
Locals in the capital's Shahrak-e Bagheri district were chanting anti-regime slogans, including:
"Down with Khamenei!" in reference to regime Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.#IranRevoIution pic.twitter.com/2GoQJH2HZT— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) June 3, 2023
UPDATE: 7:00 PM CET
Azerbaijani MFA Calls on Citizens To Refrain From Traveling to Iran
Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has called on citizens to refrain from unnecessary travel to Iran and to be extremely careful when visiting the country. According to Caliber.Az, citing the website of the Foreign Ministry, the statement was made taking into account the terrorist act committed in January this
year against the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Iran, which resulted in restrictions on the work of the Azerbaijani diplomatic mission.
“Citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan who are currently in Iran should observe safety measures,” the Foreign Ministry said.
UPDATE: 8:00 AM CET
Maryam Rajavi Meets With Ingrid Betancourt
Maryam Rajavi met with Ms. Ingrid Betancourt at the headquarters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran in Paris. Ms. Betancourt is a private plaintiff in the case of the clerical regime’s terrorist diplomat, Assadollah Assadi. Referring to the shameful deal between Belgium and the Iranian regime as a capitulation to the policy of hostage-taking, she said, “I was a hostage myself, and I know that hostage-takers are encouraged by gaining concessions and continuing this policy. The right policy is to stand firm and resolute against them.”
Maryam Rajavi pointed out, “The regime’s strategy in foreign policy is terrorism, hostage-taking, and blackmail. The freedom of a terrorist, who led the largest criminal act in Europe after World War II, is a disgraceful ransom to terrorism and hostage-taking, in clear violation of the court’s ruling.”
Meeting With Senator Pierre Galand, President of the World Organization Against Torture in Europe
During her visit to Brussels, Maryam Rajavi met with Senator Pierre Galand, President of the World Organization Against Torture (OMCT) in Europe. During their conversation, Mrs. Rajavi discussed the alarming wave of executions orchestrated by Khamenei and expressed her concerns about the destructive impact of the policy of complacency, which encourages the religious dictatorship in committing these heinous crimes. She expressed gratitude to Mr. Galand for his condemnation of the inhumane crimes committed by the mullahs. Mr. Galand emphasized the leading role played by the Iranian Resistance in the fight against tyranny. He acknowledged that the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) has fought formidable battles, placing itself in a distinct position.
Maryam Rajavi Meets Meps Petras Austrevicius and Petri Sarvamaa
Maryam Rajavi met and held talks with a delegation from the European Parliament, including Mr. Petras Austrevicius, member of the EP Foreign Affairs Committee and the Subcommittee on Human Rights, and Mr. Petri Sarvamaa, at the headquarters of the National Council of Resistance in Paris. In this meeting, Mr. Austrevicius emphasized the need for stronger sanctions against the mullahs’ dictatorship. He pointed out that Europe was reaching the understanding that the appeasement of the Iranian regime was a failed policy.
Mr. Sarvamaa also said, “As time passes, the Iranian regime becomes more oppressive, more criminal, and at the same time, more vulnerable. The day will come when the tide turns completely against this regime.”
Maryam Rajavi Meets With Mr. Gilbert Mitterrand and Mr. Jean-François Legaret
Maryam Rajavi met with Mr. Jean-François Legaret, the president of the Middle East Studies Foundation and former mayor of the 1st arrondissement of Paris, and Mr. Gilbert Mitterrand, the president of the French Liberty Foundation (France Liberté), at the headquarters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran in Paris. Mrs. Rajavi, referring to the recent wave of executions in Iran and the regime’s dirty policy of hostage-taking, said, “The escalation of repression and terrorism by the mullahs not only reflects their inhumane nature but also demonstrates their desperation in the face of the Iranian people’s Resistance and uprising.”
Iran’s Baluch Population in Zahedan Launch New Anti-Regime Demonstrations
Iran’s nationwide uprising is witnessing its 260th day on Friday as the brave Baluch population in Zahedan, the provincial capital of Sistan & Baluchestan Province took to the streets again following their weekly prayers to voice their hatred of the mullahs’ regime and express their demands for a new Iran. These demonstrators, representing the will of the entire Iranian nation, have long been chanting slogans against the current mullahs’ regime and the ousted Shah dictatorship. This is a stark reminder for Tehran and the world over that the Iranian people wish to live in a democratic republic.
How the Mullahs’ Regime Used the Shah’s SAVAK After Iran’s 1979 Revolution
In 1979, Iran experienced a revolution that aimed to overthrow the oppressive rule of the monarchy. Hopes were high that the new leadership would dismantle all repressive institutions, particularly the notorious security police known as SAVAK, which had been responsible for the torture and death of countless dissenters. Despite the expectations of most people who had bravely fought against Shah’s oppressive forces on the streets, the revolution was seized by the regime of Ruhollah Khomeini, which diverted it from its original path. Consequently, most previous repressive forces and the regime’s torture chambers remained intact, ultimately aiding Khomeini in establishing a new and brutal medieval regime.
Cologne, Germany—May 31, 2023: MEK Supporters Held a Protest Rally Against the Appeasement Policy, and Supporting the Iran Revolution
Cologne, Germany—May 31, 2023: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a protest rally against the appeasement policy and the release of Iran’s regime diplomat-terrorist Assadollah Assadi.
Also, read Iran News in Brief – June 2, 2023
