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6 Houthi Drones Destroyed In Red Sea Off Yemen: US Military
Washington: The US military said Thursday that it had destroyed four Houthi nautical drones and two aerial ones over the Red Sea off Yemen.
The Iran-backed Houthis have launched scores of drones and missiles at commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since November, describing the attacks as being in support of Palestinians during the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.
The United States and its allies, particularly Britain, have responded with an increased naval presence to defend shipping in the vital waterway and with retaliatory strikes on Houthi targets.
June 20 U.S. Central Command Update
TAMPA, Fla.- In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed four Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed surface vessels (USV) in the Red Sea and two uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) over the Red Sea.
There were… pic.twitter.com/3gQXKrtxQO— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) June 20, 2024
UPDATE: 7:00 AM
The Iranian Regime’s Presidential Debate Turns into A Major Humiliation
The Iranian regime’s ridiculous election show resembles anything but an election, with six candidates who are playing the same role. Even more absurd is the so-called debate that these candidates recently held.
The debate was so disgraceful that regime media described it as “non-debate,” “disappointing,” and a “roundtable discussion.”
On June 19, Mostaghel Online wrote: “So far, the debate has managed to completely dissuade a significant portion of undecided voters from participating in the election.”
The state-run newspaper Farhikhtegan reported: “The generally repetitive discussions of the candidates, which were also raised in economic roundtables, will not help increase participation.”
Arrest of Suspected Perpetrator in Vidal Quadras Shooting
On Wednesday, June 19th, Spanish and international media outlets reported an urgent development in the investigation into the terrorist attack against Professor Alejo Vidal Quadras, the head of the International Committee in Search of Justice. The main suspect in the November shooting in Madrid has been arrested by Dutch police in the Netherlands. According to Spanish authorities, the arrested suspect is a 37-year-old French citizen of Tunisian origin, identified as Mehrez Ayari. He was apprehended by Dutch officers based on an international arrest warrant issued by Spain’s National Court. This arrest marks the sixth apprehension made in connection with the investigations conducted by the Police Intelligence Commission.
Political Prisoner Maryam Jalal Hosseini Deprived of Treatment
Maryam Jalal Hosseini, a political prisoner incarcerated in the Fardis Prison in Karaj, also known as Kachouii Prison, faces dire circumstances due to her deteriorating health. Despite her poor physical condition, she has been denied proper medical care. An informed source close to her family confirmed this distressing situation.
Maryam has been suffering from kidney disease and other physical problems for several months. She urgently requires specialized treatment. However, prison authorities have prevented her from being sent to medical centers outside the prison for proper care.
Even medical leave is subject to a heavy bail, which her family cannot afford. This exacerbates concerns about her well-being. The pressures of imprisonment and interrogation have worsened her kidney disease, leaving her in a critical state.
Iran’s Nuclear Expansion Raises Concerns
The Washington Post has reported on a major expansion underway at Iran’s heavily fortified Fordow nuclear facility, which could soon triple its production of enriched uranium, potentially allowing Tehran to rapidly assemble a nuclear arsenal if it chooses to do so.
According to confidential documents and analysis by weapons experts cited in the article, inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have confirmed new construction activity inside the Fordow enrichment plant.
Iran has formally notified the IAEA of plans for a substantial upgrade at this underground facility built inside a mountain in north-central Iran.
Presentation of Javaid Rehman’s New Report on the 1988 Massacre and Execution of Political Prisoners in the 1980s
Iran Human Rights Monitor (Iran HRM) presents a report on the conference titled “Examining the Ongoing Crimes against Humanity by the Iranian Regime” featuring Prof. Javaid Rehman, the UN Special Rapporteur for Iran. This conference, initiated by the Justice for the Victims of the 1988 Massacre in Iran Association, took place in Geneva on Thursday, June 19, 2024. During the conference, Prof. Javaid Rehman presented his latest report on the 1988 massacre and executions carried out by the regime of the Mullahs in 1981 and 1982. This report will soon be published by the United Nations.
Professor Javaid Rehman’s Special Report on the Human Rights Situation in Iran is an important achievement as he compiled a report detailing the heinous crimes and gross violations of human rights in Iran from 1981 to the 1988 massacre. This report provides comprehensive details on the subject matter.
Paris, June 19, 2024: MEK Supporters Exhibition: Call for Participation in the #BerlinDemo29June
Paris, France—June 19, 2024: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) continued to set up an exhibition to express solidarity with the Iranian Revolution. They also protested against the increasing wave of executions carried out by the Iranian regime.
Gothenburg, Sweden—June 17, 2024: MEK Supporters Rally to Denounce Shameful Sweden-Mullahs’ Regime Deal
Gothenburg, Sweden—June 17, 2024: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a protest rally to denounce the shameful deal between Sweden and the mullahs’ regime for releasing Hamid Noury, a criminal executioner of the mullahs’ regime involved in the 1988 Massacre.
Geneva, June 18, 2024: MEK Supporters Rally and Exhibition: Call for Participation in #BerlinDemo29June
Geneva, Switzerland—June 18, 2024: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a rally and exhibition to express solidarity with the Iranian Revolution. They also protested against the increasing wave of executions carried out by the Iranian regime.
Also, read Iran News in Brief – June 20, 2024
