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Special Operation Units of Iranian Revolutionary Guards Bring Military Equipment to Al-Mayadin
Deir Ezzor province: Military reinforcements accompanied by Special Operation units (217) of the Security Office in the Iranian Revolutionary Guards towards Al-Barid crossing in Al-Mayadin “the capital of the Iranian militias in eastern of Syria”, where the reinforcements comprise trucks carrying boxes of unknown contents, and was moved to the second bank of Euphrates River through the regime’s crossing. Moreover, six trucks were moved to the area of smuggling crossings. This comes in light of the rise in Iranian’s influence, contrary to the promises made by the head of the Syrian regime to Arabic countries regarding the Iranian militias leaving Syria.
Exclusive: US Says Iran’s Claimed Naval Alliance With Saudi, Gulf Nations ‘Defies Reason’
BEIRUT — A US military official told Breaking Defense today that an Iranian assertion that Tehran would soon establish a naval alliance with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations “defies reason.”
“It defies reason that Iran, the number one cause of regional instability, claims it wants to form a naval security alliance to protect the very waters it threatens,” US 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces spokesperson Cmdr. Tim Hawkins said. He said that in the past two years alone, Iran has attacked or seized 15 internationally flagged merchant’s vessels.
“Actions matter, which is why we are bolstering defense around the Strait of Hormuz with partners,” said Hawkins.
Iran’s Another Hostile Campaign Against Azerbaijan
Iran has started the next stage of its hostile campaign against Azerbaijan. The detention of Azerbaijani student Farid Safarli on charges of “espionage” is a vivid example of this. Azerbaijani student studying in Germany. Farid Safarli, 27, a student at the University of Jena, traveled to Tehran on February 20, 2023, to meet his girlfriend. Although he was due to return to Germany on 5 March, he did not return. Although Farid’s family began searching, they could not find any results. Dilara Askerova, his mother, was told at the Iranian embassy in Azerbaijan that information about your son would be provided by April 2. But no information was given. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan also sent a note to Iran regarding Farid Safarli.
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Reps. Lawler and Moskowitz Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Establish Additional Sanctions on Iran
This week, Reps. Lawler (NY-17) and Moskowitz (FL-23) introduced H.R. 3774, the Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act, to crack down on illicit purchases of Iranian oil and hold Iran’s enablers accountable.
“Iran is part of a new axis of evil that exists around the globe, working in tandem with Russia, China, and North Korea to evade international sanctions and bolster each other’s economies,” said Rep. Lawler. “The SHIP Act is an important step in preventing Iran from using that partnership, especially in maritime trading with China, to benefit themselves financially. As Iran is of the largest state sponsors of terrorism and a sworn enemy of Israel, it’s critical the United States use every tool in its titanic toolbox to hold Iran accountable.”
Iran Sees New Rise in Anti-Regime Protests, Attacks
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. The brave Baluchi population in the provincial capital of Sistan & Baluchestan took to the streets yet again on Friday with slogans specifically targeting the highest echelons of the mullahs’ regime and their tyrannical policies against the Iranian people. This followed intense protests and demonstrations on Thursday night in Abdanan of Ilam Province where courageous protesters confronted the regime’s oppressive security forces. These protests are escalating despite the regime’s ongoing surge in executions in June after at least 144 people were sent to the gallows in the month of May alone.
Tehran’s Hysterical Reaction to Maryam Rajavi’s Presence in the European Parliament
In an important cross-party gathering at the European Parliament on May 24, the President-elect of the Iranian opposition NCRI Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, addressed pressing issues, including the uprising in Iran, the surge of executions, and the European Union’s role and responsibilities. The Iranian regime’s response to this event was nothing short of hysterical, exemplified by the official “Mizan News Agency,” affiliated with the regime’s Judiciary. The event, titled, “Perspective of Change and European Union Policy,” was organized by the European Parliament’s Friends of Free Iran Interparliamentary Group (FOFI). At the event, Mrs. Rajavi was received warmly by the European Parliament’s Vice Presidents and the FOFI leaders. They urged their support for the Iranian people’s uprising.
A Female Student Was Stabbed on Campus To Enforce the Hijab
A member of Basij at the Bahonar University of Kerman attacked a female student with a knife to enforce the compulsory veil. On Saturday, May 27, 2023, a video of a female student being stabbed on the campus of Kerman University circulated on social media. A member of Basij stabbed a female student with four strikes, causing severe injuries. She is currently hospitalized in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit. On April 29, 2023, the students of Soore University in Tehran encountered an individual who attacked the students and intimidated them with a machete outside the campus. The university’s security did not take any action to protect the students.
Iran Regime’s Enriched Uranium Stockpile Exceeds Limits
A recent report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has revealed a significant increase in the Iranian regime’s stockpile of enriched uranium, intensifying concerns surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. The report, prepared just before the IAEA Board of Governors meeting, highlights the agency’s assessment of the regime’s enriched uranium stockpile, which now exceeds 23 times the amount agreed upon in the 2015 agreement between Tehran and world powers. This revelation comes as the nuclear negotiations with the Iranian regime—which have been in a state of limbo for months—and the appeasement policy pursued by Western governments continue to spark intense debate and scrutiny.
Khomeini’s Dark Record, a Secret Revealed for the First Time in 2023
On the anniversary of Khomeini’s death in 1988, we take a look at his dark record before and after the anti-monarchical revolution, his role in suppression, terrorism, and warmongering, and how he brought destruction upon Iran. Talking about Khomeini is both difficult and simple. It is simply because any Iranian can spend hours discussing Khomeini’s crimes. It is difficult in the sense that expressing the reality of what he did is truly challenging. It may take thousands of hours to summarize the criminal system, looting, charlatanism, and religious opportunism he established. Khomeini’s only asset was that he spoke against the Shah and took a position that Shah’s declaration of the revolution was foolish.
Freedom-loving Iranians and MEK supporters Held Rallies and Photo Exhibitions in Stockholm and Zurich in Support of the Iran Revolution
Stockholm, Sweden—June 2, 2023: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a rally and book exhibition. They expressed their solidarity with the ongoing Iranian Revolution.
Also, read Iran News in Brief – June 3, 2023