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Assault on a 16-Year-Old Girl by Morality Police
According to reports circulated on social media, Armita Geravand, a 16-year-old girl from Kermanshah has been in a coma for the past two days due to assault by regime agents under the pretext of the hijab in the Tehran metro. She is currently hospitalized at Fajr Air Force Hospital in Tehran under strict security measures.
State media denied the physical assault on this teenage girl with a consistent and clichéd statement, claiming that no physical confrontation had taken place, and she fell unconscious due to a drop in blood pressure.
According to this report, due to the extensive presence of security forces at Fajr Hospital, any meeting with this teenage girl is made impossible, even for her family. On Tuesday, October 3, a reporter from the state-run newspaper Shargh, who had visited this hospital to prepare a report, was detained by security forces for several hours.
Tuesday Protests in Iran
On Tuesday, October 3, a group of retirees in Ahvaz and Sanandaj, despite the official closure, gathered in protest of the lack of attention to their demands, including wage adaptation, inflation, high prices, and resolving healthcare and supplementary insurance issues.
October 3—Sanandaj, western #Iran
Retired government employees rally in front of the offices of the government retirement fund to reiterate their demands for higher pensions and other basic needs.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/E1LaHxc5dE— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 3, 2023
October 3—Ahvaz, southwest #Iran
Retired government employees resume their weekly protest rallies to reiterate their demands for higher pensions and other basic needs.#IranProtestspic.twitter.com/PBRlYmu5qR— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 3, 2023
Risch Joins Wicker, Colleagues in Demanding Accountability on Iran-Linked DoD Official
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, last week joined Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, in a letter with their Senate Republican colleagues demanding a full accounting of actions taken by a senior Pentagon official who has close links to the Iranian government.
Ariane Tabatabai, the chief of staff to the assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict, was reportedly engaged in an Iranian government-linked initiative to bolster the Iranian government’s image and reinforce Tehran’s national security views. Leaked emails show Tabatabai asking the Iranian government for input on her speaking engagements and offering to consult with the Iranian government on a congressional briefing that she was invited to give.
Iran: Protester Sentenced to Death in Unfair Trial
Protester Abbas Deris is at risk of execution in relation to the November 2019 nationwide protests in Iran. On 4 July 2023, his lawyer publicly stated that the Supreme Court had upheld Abbas Deris’ conviction and death sentence for “enmity against God” (moharebeh). In late October 2022, a Revolutionary Court in Mahshahr sentenced Abbas Deris to death following a grossly unfair trial marred by “confessions” aired on state television weeks after arrest. Abbas Deris’ request for judicial review remains pending before the Supreme Court.
UPDATE: 1:30 PM CET
Violent Explosion Heard in Military Base of Iranian-Backed Militias in Deir Ezzor
Deir Ezzor province: A violent explosion was heard in Katibat Al-Radar area on the peak of Harabish Mountain in Deir Ezzor countryside, coinciding with the flight of unidentified warplanes over the region.
Military air forces of the regime and Iranian-backed militias are stationed in the area. The extent of casualties and material damages was not revealed.
Three explosions were heard in the positions of Iranian militias in the Al-Hamida area in Al-Bokamal near Syrian-Iraqi borders, caused by attacks by unidentified warplanes on these positions. The extension of casualties and material damages was not revealed.
Iranian militias are deployed near the targeted positions, where the members move from Iraq to Syria and vice versa through illegal routes.
Ukraine Downs 29 Russian Drones, One Cruise Missile: Air Force
Kyiv has warned that Moscow is restarting a campaign of aerial attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure that last year left millions without heating and water for long periods.
“On the night of October 3, 2023, Russian occupiers attacked (Ukraine) with 31 Shaheds (unmanned aerial vehicles) and an Iskander-K cruise missile,” the air force said, specifying it had downed the missile and 29 of the drones.
Zelensky: The Pause After the 11th Package of Sanctions Has Already Been Too Long
President Volodymyr Zelensky notes that the pause in the introduction of sanctions against Russia for its aggression against Ukraine after the adoption of the 11th sanctions package by the European Union has been too long. This was announced at the meeting of the ministers of foreign affairs of the EU member states, it is reported Office of the President. Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that the sanctions pressure on Russia is obviously not enough. This is evident primarily from the increase in the number of attack drones and airstrikes by Russian terrorists.
He stated, “It is also important to expand sanctions against Iran in sensitive areas, including imports of equipment and chemicals. Every Iranian strike drone that strikes European cities in Ukraine is a reason for sanctions pressure.”
Khamenei’s Rep in IRGC Calls Regime’s Followers Not to Quit
The representative of the clerical regime’s Supreme Leader in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Abdollah Haji Sadeghi, acknowledged a surge in quitting and division within the regime’s ranks. He cautioned, “Now is not the time to grow weary; now is not the time to disengage.”
Speaking at a gathering of the regime’s supporters and followers, he stated, “I don’t have the opportunity to delve into this now, but it’s the peril of despair, the peril of weakness, the peril of shattered determination. Indeed, it’s a war; it’s an economic war. Undoubtedly, there are internal infiltrations, and yes, the enemy is scheming.”
“We haven’t wearied of the fight, we haven’t regretted our commitment to jihad, we haven’t tired of dedicating our sons, our homes, our honor in the path of God,” he emphasized. “Recently, His Eminence (referring to the regime’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei) explicitly conveyed to all of us that we are approaching the peak. Now is not the time to grow tired; now is not the time to sever ties; now is not the time to take a break; now is not the time for comfort.”
EU Denounces Iran’s Nuclear Enrichment Escalation at UN General Assembly
On October 2, the European Union released a general statement during the first committee of the United Nations General Assembly. This statement was presented by Olof Skoog, the EU Ambassador and Head of the EU Delegation to the United Nations, during the seventy-eighth session of the first committee of the UN General Assembly. Skoog mentioned that candidate countries like North Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine, Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Monaco and San Marino, align themselves with this statement.
The European Union stressed its strong commitment to preventing the Iranian regime from acquiring nuclear weapons, considering it a critical security priority. The EU also reminded the Iranian regime of its commitments in this regard and its international obligations.
The European Union expressed grave concern over the Iranian regime’s continued violations of the JCPOA, especially its actions aimed at expanding nuclear enrichment capacity and producing highly enriched uranium. The actions of the Iranian regime, lacking any credible non-military justification, pose significant dangers regarding the proliferation of nuclear arms.
Furthermore, the European Union strongly criticized the Iranian regime’s lack of fundamental cooperation with the IAEA. It urged the regime to promptly fulfill its legal obligations and commitments to the agency.
The European Union condemned the Iranian regime’s revocation of permits for several IAEA inspectors, an action that undermines the agency’s ability to effectively carry out its mandated mission. Lastly, the European Union called on all countries to support the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231.
At this meeting, Bonnie Jenkins, the United States Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security stated, “Iran continues to expand its nuclear activities while hampering IAEA verification and monitoring activities. For more than four years, Iran has also failed to provide technically credible explanations to the Agency regarding possible undeclared nuclear activities.”
UPDATE: 8:00 AM CET
Iran’s Regime Is Terrified of the Next Inevitable Uprising
On September 24, Iranian regime president Ebrahim Raisi attended a security meeting where he sought solutions to address social abnormalities and crises. The meeting was attended by top officials of the regime, including intelligence minister Ismail Khatib, interior minister Ahmad Vahidi, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander-in-Chief Hossein Salami, Basij Commander-in-Chief Mohammad Reza Naghdi; and other senior officials from the IRGC and State Security Forces.
In recent weeks, such security meetings have been held regularly to address social crises and potential uprisings. The highest-ranking officials of the regime have publicly emphasized almost daily the explosive conditions, potential uprisings in society, and the readiness of enemies to strike at the regime.
Marzieh Nasseri and Sakineh Parvaneh are sentenced to 11.5 years in prison
After nine months of detention in limbo, political prisoner Marzieh Nasseri (Sara) was sentenced to four years in prison.
The Revolutionary Court of Mashhad charged Marzieh Nasseri with “propaganda against the state” and participation in illegal gatherings.
Marzieh Nasseri, 41, a resident of Mashhad, was arrested on December 6, 2022, during the protests in this city. She was held in solitary confinement for 20 days in the detention center of the Department of Intelligence in Mashhad and subsequently transferred to the women’s ward of the Central Prison of Mashhad after completing her interrogations.
In the meantime, the 5th Branch of the Revolutionary Court of Mashhad has condemned political prisoner Sakineh Parvaneh to 7.5 years of imprisonment.
Saba Rezaii, Iranians’ Rally in New York, September 19, 2023
Freedom-loving Iranians held a magnificent rally outside the UN headquarters on the first day of the UN General Assembly session on September 19, 2023. They expressed the Iranian people’s outrage over the admission of the mullahs’ criminal president, Ebrahim Raisi, to the UN.
Germany—September 29-30, 2023: MEK Supporters Rallies in Commemoration of the Martyrs of Zahedan Bloody Friday in Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg, and Kassel
Germany—September 29-30, 2023: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a rally in commemoration of the martyrs of Zahedan Bloody Friday in Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg, and Kassel. They also expressed solidarity with the Iran Revolution.
Aarhus, Denmark—September 30, 2023: MEK Supporters Rally in Commemoration of the Martyrs of Zahedan Bloody Friday
Aarhus, Denmark—September 30, 2023: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a rally in commemoration of the martyrs of Zahedan Bloody Friday. They also expressed solidarity with the Iran Revolution.
Amsterdam, the Netherlands—September 30, 2023: MEK Supporters Rally in Commemoration of the Martyrs of Zahedan Bloody Friday
Amsterdam, the Netherlands—September 30, 2023: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a rally in Dam Square in commemoration of the martyrs of Zahedan Bloody Friday. They also expressed solidarity with the Iran Revolution.
Washington, DC and California—September 30, 2023: MEK Supporters Rally in Commemoration of the Martyrs of Zahedan Bloody Friday
Washington, DC—September 30, 2023: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a rally in front of the White House in commemoration of the martyrs of Zahedan Bloody Friday. They also expressed solidarity with the Iran Revolution.
Cologne, Germany—September 29, 2023: MEK Supporters Rally in Commemoration of the Martyrs of Zahedan Bloody Friday
Cologne, Germany—September 29, 2023: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a rally in commemoration of the martyrs of Zahedan Bloody Friday. They also expressed solidarity with the Iran Revolution.
Also, read Iran News in Brief – October 2, 2023