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UPDATE: 10:30 PM
Biden Iran Envoy Put Classified Documents On Hacked Personal Email, Phone: GOP Lawmakers
Republicans lawmakers have uncovered “troubling allegations” that President Biden’s suspended special envoy to Iran, Robert Malley, stored classified material on his personal email account and cellphone — which was later accessed by a “hostile cyber actor.”
The top Republicans on the Senate Foreign Relations and House Foreign Affairs Committee on Monday asked the State Department to confirm the allegations against Malley, who was quietly placed on unpaid leave last June and had his security clearance suspended amid a State Department investigation reportedly centered on his potential mishandling of classified information.
The State Department has refused to reveal the exact nature of the allegations against Malley, leading Senate Foreign Relations Committee ranking member James Risch (R-Idaho) and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) to launch their own investigation into Biden’s top diplomat for Iran.
UPDATE: 9:00 PM
Iran: Women and Girls Facing Violent Crackdown
Iranian authorities are waging a “War on Women” to punish defiance of forced veiling in the wake of the “Woman Life Freedom” uprising. Since April, security forces have intensified their enforcement of compulsory veiling in public spaces through subjecting women and girls to constant surveillance, beatings, sexual violence, electric shocks, arbitrary arrest and detention and other harassment.
URGENT ACTION: Iranian authorities are waging a #WarOnWomen through subjecting women & girls to violence and harassment in public spaces, amid an intensified enforcement of compulsory veiling laws. @khamenei_ir must abolish compulsory veiling NOW! https://t.co/OORU4fgXtj pic.twitter.com/Yd0J8Wq6iW
— Amnesty Iran (@AmnestyIran) May 8, 2024
UPDATE: 12:30 PM
Malaysia To Assess Response To Unilateral Sanctions Amid Concern Over Iran Oil Shipments
MALAYSIA said on Wednesday (May 8) it would need to assess its response to unilaterally applied sanctions, following concerns raised by the United States over the role of Malaysia-based service providers in shipments of sanctioned Iranian oil.
A senior US treasury official said this week the US saw Iran’s capacity to move its oil as being reliant on service providers based in Malaysia.
The official also said the US was trying to prevent Malaysia from becoming a jurisdiction where the Palestinian militant group Hamas could both fundraise and then move money.
UPDATE: 7:00 AM
Message to The British Parliament
Mrs. Maryam Rajavi’s message: “Greetings to all of you. I thank the British Committee for Iran Freedom and the International Committee of Parliamentarians for a Democratic Iran for sponsoring this event. I would also like to pay tribute to Professor Vidal-Quadras and Dear Amparo.
“Mr. Vidal-Quadras is a symbol of courage and perseverance in the face of religious fascism, which is one of the most significant threats to the world today.
“The clerical regime’s terrorist attack on him revealed that the efforts of Mr. Vidal-Quadras in shaping a decisive European and international policy regarding the clerical regime, as well as his constant support for the Iranian people’s Resistance movement for freedom and democracy, had effectively cornered the regime. The attack also showed that the clerical regime is a dangerous enemy of humanity.”
Top EU Politician Who Survived Iran Assassination Plot Delivers ‘End Appeasement’ Plea To Cameron
A senior EU politician who survived a shocking assassination attempt last year has asked parliamentarians to tell Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron to end Britain’s “appeasement of Iran”.
Spanish politician Alejo Vidal-Quadras, the former first vice president of the European Parliament, was in London today to talk to MPs and peers about the need to proscribe Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC). But attempts for him to meet a minister fell on deaf ears.
Prof Vidal-Quadras is the first European politician to be targeted in Europe with the FBI also preventing an attack in the US on former national security adviser Jon Bolton. He said he believes the attack on him is due to his longstanding support for the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) led by Maryam Rajavi. The veteran Spanish politician told The Independent that the attempt on his life proves that Iran’s war “is now in Europe”.
Tehran’s Fear of Diplomacy of The Iranian Resistance
Since its beginning, the Iranian Resistance recognized the need for a democratic alternative to the regime that is not beholden to the will of foreign powers. Therefore, while advancing a revolutionary and comprehensive struggle against the regime, it also established a revolutionary diplomacy that only served the interests of the Iranian people. The Iranian resistance, by adopting a revolutionary diplomacy based on preserving principles and complete independence, has been one of the main obstacles in front of the policy of appeasement toward the Iranian regime.
This diplomacy began with the exposure of the regime’s crimes in the 1980s across the world. The hard work of the members and supporters of this resistance, spanning millions of hours of labor, in cities and countries around the world, managed to bring the people of Europe and the Americas to a better understanding of the conditions in Iran.
Sexual Assault Systematic to Break Resistant Detainees in Iran
The BBC World Service recently uncovered documents revealing a harrowing incident involving Nika Shakarami, one of the iconic figures of the 2022 uprising in Iran. It’s heart-wrenching to learn that undercover Revolutionary Guard agents kidnapped Nika, subjected her to sexual assault, and tragically ended her life by crushing her head inside a freezer truck.
In this episode, we’re going to tackle the disturbing issue of sexual abuse, which has been systematically used by the clerical regime as a tool to break female political prisoners for decades. It’s a deeply troubling topic, but it’s crucial that we shine a light on these atrocities and work towards justice and accountability.
The Iranian Regime’s Escalating Repression of Women and Youth
The Iranian regime’s systematic pressure and repression of women is a well-documented issue. Their efforts to control female citizens are not merely an exaggeration, but a reality, exemplified by the proposed “Chastity and Hijab” bill. This legislation serves as a potent tool for the regime to stifle dissent and prevent any potential uprising. Iranian women are undeniably facing a brutal form of gender-based apartheid. The regime’s draconian laws targeting women have reached a level of inhumanity that defies comprehension. Consequently, women have emerged as a driving force for new protests against the regime.
During previous demonstrations, women were at the forefront, acting as the vanguard and engine of the movement. This misogynistic regime, however, aims to sideline them through repressive measures. Their intention is to effectively silence half the population in the hope of snuffing out any rebellion against their tyranny.
Iran’s Cooperation Level Unacceptable, IAEA Director Says
The Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) described the regime’s cooperation with the agency as unacceptable upon returning from his trip to Iran and called for a change in Iran’s approach.
On Tuesday, May 7, Rafael Grossi stated in Vienna that the two sides have reached a mutual understanding, and Tehran has expressed readiness to work on specific actions. He also stated that there are three categories of issues: inspections, remaining issues, and voluntary actions that Iran can take.
Mr. Grossi told reporters at Vienna Airport that we need to make progress. The current situation is completely unacceptable to me. We are almost at a deadlock, and it needs to change.
IRGC’s Global Reach: Influence and Intervention Beyond Borders
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), following the end of the Iran-Iraq War, effectively became the principal arm of the Khamenei regime for warmongering in the region, aimed at preserving the regime’s survival and preventing uprisings within the country.
In February 2017, Khamenei depicted the strategic depth of the Iranian regime, stating that if they do not fight in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen, they must fight with the people in Tehran and other cities in Iran who have risen up.
Khamenei had previously stated about regional interventions that it is truly detrimental if anyone suggests that we should reduce our defensive power or refrain from involvement in regional issues so as not to incur the wrath of a certain great power. No, this is our strategic depth; it is the means of strengthening the regime itself.
Southampton, England—May 4, 2024: Freedom-Loving Iranians Organize an Exhibition to Support the Iranian Revolution
Southampton—May 4, 2024: Freedom-loving Iranians and academics living in England who support the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) organized a book exhibition and petition collection in support of the Iranian Revolution.
Canada: MEK Supporters Rallied in Ottawa and Toronto Against the Regime’s Executions in Iran, Demanded to Blacklist the IRGC
Canada—May 4, 2024: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) organized rallies in Ottawa and Toronto to protest the increasing wave of executions by the Iranian regime. They also expressed their solidarity with the Iranian Revolution and advocated for blacklisting the IRGC.
Heidelberg, Germany—May 4, 2024: MEK Supporters Exhibition in Solidarity With the Iranian Revolution
Heidelberg, Germany—May 4, 2024: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held an exhibition to express solidarity with the Iranian Revolution, while also protesting against the increasing wave of executions by the Iranian regime.
