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Iran’s Rebellious Youth Not Deterred by New Wave of Executions
As the mullahs’ regime and its supreme leader Ali Khamenei desperately continue to maintain their hold on power through repression and executions, the rebellious youth of Iran are expressing their defiance by attacking the regime’s centers of repression and corruption as well as its symbols of power.
In their activities, the rebellious youth continue to target the headquarters of the IRGC Basij, one of the main forces tasked with suppressing the Iranian people. The Basij is playing an important role in the recent wave of repressive measures against women and girls, especially in universities where girls are not allowed to attend if they do not abide by the regime’s misogynistic hijab rules.
Sorayya Mohammadi, A Young Woman Hanged in Qezel-Hesar Prison in Karaj
At dawn on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, a young woman by the name of Sorayya Mohammadi was hanged in Qezel-Hesar prison in Karaj.
Originally from Pakdasht, a city in Tehran Province, Sorayya Mohammadi had been detained in Qarchak Prison for two years. She was transferred to Qezel-Hesar Prison the day before for implementing her death sentence. According to the information compiled by the Women’s Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, with the execution of Sorayya Mohammadi, the number of women executed in Iran since 2007 has reached 235.
The Iranian regime is the world’s top record holder of executions of women. No government in the world has executed so many women. The list does not account for the tens of thousands of women executed in Iran on political grounds.
Iran’s Calorie Consumption Plummets as Poverty Rises
A report by the Iranian regime’s Parliament Research Center reveals a concerning situation: roughly 30% of the population lived below the poverty line in 2022, and half of Iranians are consuming less than the recommended daily calorie intake of 2,100.
This decline in calorie consumption is evident across all income levels, with the middle deciles experiencing the most significant drop compared to 2021. The report attributes this trend to inflation and a bleak economic outlook. Due to rising food prices and other expenses, households have been forced to reduce their food purchases and prioritize durable goods like housing.
Experts and parliamentarians, including Mohammad Bagheri Banaei and Mohsen Pirhadi, estimate the poverty line in Tehran to be significantly higher than the Research Center’s calculation. They placed the 2022 poverty line in Tehran at 30 million tomans, with a 20% decrease for other cities.
Growing Calls for the Terrorist Designation of the IRGC
On Monday, April 29, the Iranian regime’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanani, in a weekly press briefing, claimed that the Iranian regime was “anti-terrorist” by referring to the European Parliament discussing the terrorist designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).
Kanani called the IRGC “the world’s largest counter-terrorism force” and claimed that “if it had not been for the IRGC’s counter-terrorism role, members of the European Parliament would have been exposed to the threat of takfiri and multinational terrorists behind the doors of parliament.”
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman also called the IRGC “the official military force of Iran.” He advised MEPs to “think about the IRGC and think about every decision.”
Unveiling Iranian Ayatollahs’ Agenda: A Post-Gaza Analysis
The “Ilaph” website has published an article by Dr. Sami Khater, an Egyptian writer and professor, regarding the current situation in Gaza. In this article, Dr. Sami Khater states: “Has the face of the Iranian Ayatollahs brightened after the destruction of Gaza? Given the current events and their subsequent effects and reflections, the role and position of personalities and parties in the region are evident. Among these personalities, the Iranian Ayatollahs are present in their various and complex forms. Their role in the regional and international arena, especially in Islamic and political and humanitarian issues, is evident.”
When we talk about the destruction of Gaza Dr. Sami Khattar continues his article by writing: “When we talk about the destruction of Gaza, it refers to a suffocating humanitarian and political crisis that the Gaza Strip suffers from as a result of repeated wars… In this regard, questions arise about Iran’s power and how it deals with this crisis and its impact on it.”
Oslo, Norway—May 1, 2024: MEK Supporters Rally on the Occasion of International Workers Day
Oslo, Norway—May 1, 2024: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) rally on the Occasion of International Workers Day. They expressed their solidarity with the Iranian Revolution, while also protesting against the increasing wave of executions by the Iranian regime.
Germany—May 1, 2024: MEK Supporters Rallies in Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Freiburg, and Göttingen on the Occasion of International Workers Day
Germany—May 1, 2024: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) rallied and held exhibitions in Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Freiburg, and Göttingen on the Occasion of International Workers Day. They expressed their solidarity with the Iranian Revolution, while also protesting against the increasing wave of executions by the Iranian regime.
Paris—May 1, 2024: MEK Supporters Exhibition and Rally on the Occasion of International Workers Day
Paris, France—May 1, 2024: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) organized an exhibition and rally on the Occasion of International Workers Day. They expressed their solidarity with the Iranian Revolution.
