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Iran’s Crackdown on Protesters Unacceptable and Intolerable, Italy PM Says
ROME, Dec 29 (Reuters) – Iran’s repression of protesters, including with the death penalty, is unacceptable and intolerable, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday.
“What is happening today in Iran is unacceptable for us, Italy can no longer tolerate it,” Meloni said in an end-of-year press conference.
If Tehran does not change its stance, Italy will consult with allies to take more effective action against the regime, Meloni added.
Iran Uprising at a Glance – Day 105
Based partially on reporting by PMOI (MEK) Network in Iran
Thursday, December 29, 2022 – 8 PM GMT+1
- Days: 105
- Protests: 282 cities
- Fatalities: 750+ estimated deaths, 601 identified by MEK
- Detentions: 35,000
Iran’s nationwide uprising marked its 105th day today with protests continuing by people from different social sectors amid the economic crunch which has caused nosediving of the national currency, the rial, and a major fuel shortage crisis in different cities.
December 29 – Tehran, #Iran
Locals gathered to mark the 40th day of Hamidreza Rouhi's murder by the regime's security forces began chanting: "We swear on the blood of the fallen, we will stand until the very end!"#IranRevolution2022 #حمیدرضا_روحی pic.twitter.com/1UXsR8Krbf— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 29, 2022
On Thursday locals gathered in Tehran’s famous Beheshte Zahra Cemetery to mark the 40th day of the killing of Hamidreza Rouhi by the regime’s security forces. The ceremony turned into an anti-regime rally as participants chanted slogans against the mullahs, including “Death to Khamenei!” and “Death to the dictator!” and clashed with repressive forces.
Security forces were seen surrounding the area. People participating in the ceremony began establishing roadblocks against the regime’s security forces, who responded by attacking the mourners and firing tear gas.
December 29 – Tehran, #Iran
Locals gathered to mark the 40th day of Hamidreza Rouhi's murder by the regime's security forces were attacked by security forces who began firing tear gas.#IranRevolution2022 #حمیدرضا_روحی pic.twitter.com/VaaWWjERAC— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 29, 2022
Similar ceremonies were held in the city of Isfahan for another protester by the name of Ali Abbasi. The participants were seen chanting: “Death to Khamenei! Damned be Khomeini!”
In the city of Dehgolan in western Iran, locals gathered to mark the 40th day of the killing of Mohsen Niazi and chanted “Death to Khamenei!”
In Ahvaz, southwest Iran, locals gathered for a ceremony in memory of Atefeh Naami, murdered by the regime’s security forces, and chanted: “I will kill those who killed my sister!”
In the city of Izeh locals held a similar ceremony marking the 40th day of the killing of Ali Shariati by the regime’s security forces.
December 29 – Izeh, western #Iran
People gathered to mark the 40th day of Ali Shariati's murder by the regime's oppressive security forces. Such ceremonies are becoming scenes of anti-regime protests.#IranRevolution2022#مرگ_بر_ستمگر_چه_شاه_باشه_چه_رهبرpic.twitter.com/C6uzuTzNze— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 29, 2022
In a village near the city of Marvdasht in Fars Province, south-central Iran, people gathered to hold a ceremony marking the 40th day of Arman Emadi’s murder by the regime’s security forces. They began chanting anti-regime slogans and specifically condemning the Revolutionary Guards and the paramilitary Basij.
In Qazvin, northwest Iran, locals gathered to mark the 3rd day of Mehrdad Malak’s murder by the mullahs’ regime. Authorities had dispatched two busses of security units to prevent protests.
December 29 – Qazvin, northwest #Iran
Locals gathered to mark the 3rd day of Mehrdad Malak's murder by the regime's oppressive security forces. Authorities had dispatched two busses of security units to prevent protests.#IranRevolution2022#مهرداد_ملک pic.twitter.com/yjQt3QMNNa— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 29, 2022
In Tehran, the office of the regime’s paramilitary Basij in the Azad University of Tehran North Branch was targeted and a fire was reported early this morning.
In another development, in the first week of the fourth month of the uprising, the defiant youth targeted 13 centers of the Revolutionary Guards, Basij, and billboards of Khomeini, Khamenei and the eliminated Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani in Tehran, Tabriz, Khoy, Ahvaz, Isfahan, Shahryar, Islamshahr, Varamin, Yazd, Meshkinshahr, and Lali with Molotov Cocktails and set them on fire.
December 29 – Tehran, #Iran
The office of the regime's paramilitary Basij in the Azad University Tehran North Branch was attacked and a fire was reported early this morning.#IranRevolution pic.twitter.com/POO6uGz1J4— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 29, 2022
December 29 – Near Marvdasht, south-central #Iran
Locals gathered to mark the 40th day of Arman Emadi's murder by the regime's security forces began chanting: "Basij & IRGC! You are our ISIS!"#IranRevolution2022 #آرمان_عمادیpic.twitter.com/T8TCBVcTjn— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 29, 2022
UPDATE: 9:00 AM CET
Across the Country, Iran’s Mourning Gatherings Evolve Into Anti-regime Protests
While ceremonies held in memory of those lost have been a tradition in Iran for as long as one can remember, the Iranian people have been using long-respected practices as gatherings to launch protests against the mullahs’ regime. Such events, known to be scenes of mourning, are witnessing brave Iranians chanting anti-regime slogans to voice their hatred about the mullahs, specifically targeting regime Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and renewing their pledge to overthrow the regime in its entirety.
The 40-Day Memorial of Aylar Haghi Held Despite Heavy Repression
On the morning of Tuesday, December 27, 2022, on Day 103 of the Iran uprising, the 40-day memorial of Aylar Haghi was held with widespread participation of the people of Tabriz despite the heavy presence of security forces.
Security officers and plainclothes agents surrounded the Vadi Rahmat cemetery in Tabriz, fearing vast participation in the 40-day memorial of Aylar Haghi. Nevertheless, the 40-day memorial of Aylar Haghi was held at her tomb with the extensive support and participation of the courageous people of Tabriz.
Resistant Political Prisoner Maryam Akbari Monfared Addresses Iran Protesters
Thirteen years have passed since the arrest and imprisonment of resistant political prisoner Maryam Akbari Monfared. She was taken to Evin prison “to provide some explanations” at midnight of December 29, 2009, without being able to say goodbye to her daughters. But she never returned home. The resistant political prisoner Maryam Akbari Monfared has spent all these 13 years in prison without a single day off.
Mehrdad Malek, 17, Killed by Iran’s Security Forces
On the evening of Monday, December 26, 2022, a 17-year-old boy by the name of Mehrdad Malek, was accompanying a friend in his car. They were returning from their farm in Dashtabi district in Ardaq, Qazvin Province. A police patrol car becomes suspicious of them and tracks their path. their car. The police patrol car gets stuck in the mud and can no longer proceed with its chase. Therefore, the security forces decided to open fire at the car in which Mehrdad was sitting in. Without any warning, they shot toward the passengers and killed the young teenager.
Zurich—December 27, 2022: Iranian Resistance Supporters Held an Exhibition in Support of the Iran Revolution, Honoring Kian Pirfalak and Other Martyrs
Zurich, Switzerland—December 27, 2022: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a photo exhibition in memory of the martyrs of the nationwide Iranian Revolution. Kian Pirfalak, a 10-year-old child of Izeh, who was killed by the criminal agents of the Mullahs’ regime, was also commemorated.
Stockholm—December 24, 2022: Iranian Resistance Supporters Gathered in Support of the Iran Revolution and Honored the Martyrs
Stockholm, Sweden—December 24, 2022: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) on the eve of Christmas, attended churches and gathered to commemorate the martyrs of the nationwide Iranian Revolution.
Also, read Iran News in Brief – December 28, 2022