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Protests in Iran on Saturday, July 8
July 8—#Iran
Security forces open fire on a protest rally by injured veterans of the Iran-Iraq war who had gathered in front of the offices of the state-run Bonyad Shaheed foundation (Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs).#IranProtestspic.twitter.com/l5dDcbqvct— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) July 8, 2023
July 8—Takestan, northwest #Iran
Creditors of state-run vehicle manufacturers gather in front of a local court to protest the looting of their deposits.#IranProtestspic.twitter.com/2RXw1opDym— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) July 8, 2023
UPDATE: 8:30 AM CET
Protests Resume in Zahedan Despite Security Measures, Internet Restrictions
The brave Baluchis in the restive city of Zahedan, the provincial capital of Sistan & Baluchestan in southeast Iran, took to streets again on Friday in new anti-regime protests and rejection of any kind of dictatorship in their country. These protests took place despite the regime’s extensive security measures and internet restrictions. These rallies are continuing the Iranian people’s uprising against the mullahs’ tyranny as people from all walks of life take to streets across the country to voice their opposition to the regime. Local reports indicated that the regime shut down internet access in Zahedan as the Friday prayers began, which has become the prelude to the weekly protests of the people. The reports were later confirmed by NetBlocks, an organization that tracks internet connectivity across the globe.
Why Won’t James Cleverly Stand Up to Iran?
The Foreign Office is making a big mistake in failing to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) as a terrorist group. The 100,000 strong organisation, the most powerful wing of Iran’s security apparatus, was established after the 1979 Islamic revolution. For decades it has been at the heart of Iranian support for global terrorism on foreign soil, including the UK and Europe. It also arms and supports militant groups across the Middle East. By any rational measure the group meets all the criteria for a ban under the 2000 Terrorism Act. Yet the Foreign Office continues to avoid the necessary step of proscribing the revolutionary guards, despite fresh evidence from MI5 of its growing menace. Since the start of 2022, the UK has responded to more than 15 credible threats to kill or kidnap British or UK-based individuals by the Iranian regime. Tehran has publicly called for the killing and capture of the people targeted and, in some cases, detained or harassed their family members in Iran.
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The FATF is the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog. It sets international standards that aim to prevent these illegal activities and the harm they cause to society. Other countries on the list include: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Croatia, Vietnam and Myanmar. The CBN said that its action flowed from the decisions taken by members of the FATF at a plenary which was held last month.
Berlin—July 6, 2023: MEK Supporters Held a Photo Exhibition, Condemning the Brutal Executions by Iran’s Regime
Berlin, Germany—July 6, 2023: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a photo exhibition of the Iranian uprising’s martyrs in solidarity with the Iran Revolution. MEK supporters in Berlin condemned the wave of the brutal executions in Iran by the religious dictatorship.
Also, read Iran News in Brief – July 7, 2023