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Iran News in Brief – October 18, 2023

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Why Iran’s Regime Thrives on Warmongering

On October 10, Iranian regime supreme leader Ali Khamenei denied any involvement in the recent conflict in the Middle East. It was clear to all observers that Khamenei was greatly concerned about his regime becoming involved in the war, especially as the fires of uprisings in 2022 continued to blaze across Iran. At the same time, the threat posed by this inhumane regime to global peace is becoming increasingly evident every day. In fact, since its founding, the mullahs’ regime has thrived on instigating conflicts in the region.

Many analysts liken Khamenei’s warmongering to an octopus, with its head in Tehran and its arms and tentacles extending to various countries in the Middle East and even beyond.
The reality is that warmongering has deep roots in the medieval nature of this regime. This regime hijacked the Iranian people’s revolution in 1979 and has no compatibility with the progress in Iranian society and the democratic aspirations of its people.

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Injustice Unveiled: The Controversial ‘Ekbatan Case’ in Iran

In the heart of Iran, the ‘Ekbatan town’ case has garnered national and international attention for its controversial nature and allegations of grave injustice. Eight defendants, including Milad Armun, Alireza Kafaei, Amir Mohammad Khosh Eqbal, Alireza Bermarz Pournak, Mohammad Mehdi Hosseini, Hossein Nemati, Mehdi Imani, and Navid Najaran, faced accusations of ‘participation in the murder,’ ‘collusion against national security,’ and ‘waging war against God.’ Among these, Milad Armun, Alireza Kafaei, and Mohammad Mehdi Hosseini are even facing the death penalty, accused of ‘combat with cold weapons.’

This case traces its origins back to the protests of September 2022, which erupted following the announcement of the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of the Iran regime’s so-called morality patrol, which specializes in the repression of the country’s women.

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Rafael Grossi: The Experience of North Korea Should Not Be Repeated with Iran

The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s chief, Rafael Grossi, reminded on Monday that “North Korea kicked out International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors and developed nuclear weapons.”

“The world must not fail in Iran as it did in North Korea,” He added. Mr. Grossi’s reference to Iran’s recent action of “revoking the activity permits” of some International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors and preventing their presence in Iran.

“The IAEA is the eyes and ears and presence of the international community in Iran,” Grossi told an annual U.S. State Department arms control conference in a recorded message on October 16 adding he was extremely concerned about Iran’s nuclear program.

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MEK Supporters Rallies in Support of the Iran Revolution in Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver – Oct 14


Stockholm—October 16, 2023: MEK Supporters Held a Rally In Front of the Swedish Court (Hamid Noury)


MEK supporters rallies in support of the Iran Revolution in Bremen, Bochum, Hanover & Heidelberg


Also, read Iran News in Brief – October 17, 2023

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