Iran’s Regime Executes Two PMOI Prisoners Following Earlier Hangings of Four Others

Mehdi Hosseini
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Iran’s Regime Executes Two PMOI Prisoners Following Earlier Hangings of Four Others
Iranian authorities have carried out the executions of two political prisoners identified as members of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), Vahid Bani Amerian and Abolhassan Montazer, in what marks the latest development in a rapidly escalating wave of executions targeting political detainees. The hangings followed closely on the heels of the execution of four other PMOI members during a 48-hour period on March 30 and 31, underscoring the speed and scale of the current campaign. According to the provided report, the executions of Bani Amerian and Montazer came immediately after the deaths of Mohammad Taghavi, Akbar Daneshvarkar, Babak Alipour, and Pouya Ghobadi. The sequence of six executions within days has drawn renewed attention to the treatment of political prisoners in Iran and the use of capital punishment in politically sensitive cases.
Iran's regime executed 6 PMOI members this week
Iran’s regime executed 6 PMOI members this week
State-affiliated media sought to frame the case as a national security matter. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-linked Tasnim News Agency described the two men as part of a “terrorist team,” stating that they had been convicted on charges of baghi—armed rebellion—and actions against internal security. The regime claimed that Montazer had allegedly used cryptocurrency to rent safe houses and assemble explosives, while Bani Amerian was reportedly arrested in possession of four rocket launchers. Tasnim also linked Montazer to Mohammad Taghavi, one of the four PMOI members executed days earlier. Abolhassan Montazer, 66, was described as an architect and a former political prisoner from the 1980s. Vahid Bani Amerian, 33, held a master’s degree in management and had reportedly spent four years in prison since 2017. Their cases reflect both generational continuity and the persistence of long-running confrontations between the Iranian state and organized opposition networks. The legal process leading to the executions were deeply irregular. Following their arrests in January 2024, both men were reportedly held for months in Ward 209 of Tehran’s Evin Prison, where they were subjected to severe physical and psychological pressure. These measures were used to extract forced confessions. Their death sentences were later issued by Judge Iman Afshari of Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court. During a retrial on November 16, 2025, defense lawyers reportedly requested that all six co-defendants be tried together. That request was denied, and instead separate hearings were held for each defendant, each lasting only a few minutes. Iran’s Supreme Court subsequently upheld the sentences in December 2025. The final days before the executions were also marked by reports of heightened prison pressure. On the night of March 29, anti-riot guards allegedly raided Ward 4 of Ghezel Hesar prison, where Bani Amerian and Montazer were being held. Political prisoners in the ward were beaten, and all phone lines were cut, leaving detainees without contact with the outside world shortly before the executions began. The hangings proceeded despite mounting international concern. Amnesty International had warned days earlier that both prisoners were at imminent risk of execution following a “grossly unfair torture-tainted trial,” while also noting that authorities had concealed their whereabouts from family members. Political reactions also emerged from the United States and Europe. U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman, who said the men were executed after torture and a sham trial. U.S. Representative Laura Friedman described the timing as an acceleration of repression during ongoing conflict, while UK MP Jim Shannon called the executions a moral outrage. Members of the European Parliament, including Petras Auštrevičius and Milan Zver, similarly warned of a broader pattern involving PMOI-affiliated prisoners. The timing of the executions is especially notable within the broader political context outlined in the report. The hangings follow months of domestic unrest, including nationwide uprisings between December 2025 and January 2026, and come amid continued instability after the reported death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a February 28 airstrike. Within this setting, the executions are part of a rapidly unfolding sequence of state actions inside the prison system, particularly against detainees accused of links to organized opposition groups. There is also concern about additional prisoners facing similar charges of baghi, suggesting that more executions may be imminent. The combination of communication blackouts, rapid legal proceedings, prison raids, and closely timed executions has intensified scrutiny from observers concerned about the fate of other political detainees. This case offers a stark window into the current intersection of domestic unrest, prison policy, and the judiciary’s handling of opposition-linked cases. With six PMOI prisoners executed in a matter of days, this pattern is likely to continue and the response of international institutions will be pivotal to saving the lives of political prisoners.

Day 35 of Iran Conflict: Hostilities Escalate from Central Tehran to Regional Energy Infrastructure

Sia Rajabi
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Day 35 of Iran Conflict: Hostilities Escalate from Central Tehran to Regional Energy Infrastructure
Day 35 of the full-scale conflict witnessed an unprecedented intensification of strikes targeting military, scientific, and economic infrastructure inside Iran, with the fallout increasingly spilling over into neighboring nations. Today’s developments underscore a complex, multi-front war. On one hand, precision bombings in the Iranian capital and at military bases across various provinces have caused extensive damage and casualties. On the other hand, retaliatory strikes and falling debris from intercepted projectiles have ignited energy facilities in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. In the diplomatic and economic arenas, the Strait of Hormuz has become the focal point of an international crisis. Tehran’s implementation of a “toll booth” system has drawn fierce condemnation from the UK and its allies, while the UN Security Council failed to bring a resolution on maritime security in the vital waterway to a vote. Furthermore, recent intelligence reports indicate that despite weeks of bombardment, a significant portion of the regime’s offensive capabilities remains fully operational.
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Relentless Strikes Target Domestic Infrastructure and Military Bases

Field reports indicate a heavy concentration of strikes on the capital and its scientific-military infrastructure. On Friday afternoon, April 3, the Velenjak neighborhood in Tehran, near the National University (Beheshti), was hit. The strike completely destroyed the university’s optics laboratory and an adjacent warehouse. This followed earlier reports of multiple explosions in the Mosalla area of Tehran. The scope of the bombardment has expanded significantly across other provinces. In Hormozgan Province, the governor confirmed that an attack on the Bandar Charak pier damaged four landing crafts, shattered windows in the vicinity, and resulted in the death of an individual named Behnam Tarari. Meanwhile, airstrikes in Khorramabad, Lorestan Province, killed Mohammad Hossein Soufi, a senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In Fars Province, the “Sarallah” base in Shiraz—specifically the Imam Hossein Basij unit—was struck by several missiles early Friday morning and caught fire. The southern island of Qeshm has also sustained heavy damage. Satellite imagery released on Thursday revealed that the Bahman commercial port and the Doha fishing pier were hit between Wednesday and Thursday noon. Although state media denied any casualties, the deputy of the Qeshm Free Zone condemned the attack on the commercial port as a violation of international law. A major seawater desalination plant on the island, hit in the early days of the war, remains offline with officials stating short-term repairs are impossible.

Regional Spillover Impacts the UAE, Kuwait, and Iraq

The flames of the conflict have reached the critical infrastructure of neighboring states. In the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi authorities reported that debris from successfully intercepted missiles fell onto the Habshan gas facility, sparking a fire. Operations at the facility have been temporarily suspended, though no casualties were reported. The UAE also noted a separate incident involving falling missile debris in the Ajban area. In Kuwait, the state news agency reported an early Friday attack on the Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery, owned by the Kuwait National Petroleum Company. Several drones struck operational units at the site, causing significant damage and fires, though there were no reported casualties. Similarly, in Iraq, the headquarters of the Popular Mobilization Forces’ (PMF) 57th Brigade faced heavy bombardment in the city of Haditha, located in Al Anbar Province.

Intelligence Assessments and International Naval Movements

Despite five weeks of extensive airstrikes by the US and Israel, CNN reported—citing US government sources—that roughly half of Iran’s missile launchers and a significant portion of its offensive drone fleet remain intact. According to the assessment, thousands of suicide drones and coastal cruise missiles are still operational and pose a severe threat to the region, particularly the Strait of Hormuz. This report starkly contrasts with earlier claims by Donald Trump, who asserted that the bulk of the regime’s weapons infrastructure had been obliterated. On the logistics front, the US Navy announced that the world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is ready to rejoin military operations. Following its deployment to the Mediterranean on February 28 ahead of the strikes, the carrier suffered an onboard fire on March 12 and was sent to a naval base in Crete. It has now returned to action after a mysterious five-day resupply stop at a port in Croatia. Meanwhile, the Austrian Defense Ministry announced that it has denied all US requests to use its airspace for military operations, citing the country’s strict policy of neutrality.

Diplomatic Deadlock and the Strait of Hormuz Crisis

The de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz since late February has paralyzed oil and gas shipments, causing global energy prices to skyrocket. According to a Daily Mail report published on April 3, 2026, the IRGC has established a highly restricted “toll booth” system, charging vessels over £1 million—payable in Chinese Yuan or stablecoins—for safe passage. In a Thursday summit of over 40 nations chaired by UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, Britain and its allies comprehensively rejected and condemned this extortion scheme. Efforts to resolve the maritime crisis at the United Nations have stalled. A Bahrain-drafted UN Security Council resolution aimed at securing commercial shipping in the Strait was abruptly pulled from Friday’s agenda. The draft, initially framed under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, faced pushback from Russia and China, raising the persistent threat of a veto. Concurrently, the regime’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, issued a stark warning to the Security Council on Friday, stating that any “provocative actions” by hostile nations regarding the Strait of Hormuz would only further complicate the volatile situation.

Horrifying Road Fatalities Rages in Iran Met with Regime Inaction

Mehdi Hosseini
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Horrifying Road Fatalities Rages in Iran Met with Regime Inaction
Road fatalities in Iran are no longer an accident; they are a structural trend. Statistics show the country ranks among the worst in the world. According to data from the Insurance Research Center, Iran ranks 188th out of 190 countries in road safety. This is the result of decades of rent-seeking policymaking and lack of accountability. Approximately 800,000 accidents occur annually. Every day, 40 people are killed. That means one person dies every 36 minutes. Road fatalities are the second leading cause of death in the country after air pollution. These figures reflect a national catastrophe that has been normalized.

Statistics that speak volumes

According to official reports, during a nine-month period (from March 21 to December 22, 2025), more than 15,513 people lost their lives in accidents. This figure shows an increase compared to the previous year. The annual average stands at about 19,800 deaths. Over 20 years, 396,000 people have died. This number exceeds the casualties of many wars. More than 6.3 million people have also been injured or disabled during this period. About 10% to 15% of them suffer from permanent disabilities. 62% of those killed are of working age. The highest number of fatalities is among those aged 20 to 30. Estimates show that about 7% of the gross national product is spent on the consequences of accidents. The cost of each fatality is estimated at more than 220 billion rials (approximately 137,000 dollars). These figures are not just about money. They represent lost lives, shattered families, and destroyed futures. During the Iranian New Year holidays (March 21, 2025), 747 people lost their lives and more than 16,000 were injured. This scenario repeats every year.

Unsafe vehicles; rent-seeking industry and people’s lives

The commander-in-chief of the Iranian regime’s Law Enforcement Force announced that 50% to 60% of fatal accidents are linked to unsafe vehicles. Some domestic cars have been called “chariots of death.” The share of domestic vehicles such as Pride and Peugeot in accidents is reported to be over 50%. The Research Center of the Iranian regime’s parliament has also spoken of an inherent decline in the quality of the automotive industry. The number of technical defects in the first three months of use is three times the global average. In many accidents, airbags have failed to deploy. Reports indicate that safety equipment either does not activate or lacks adequate quality. Nevertheless, the rent-seeking structure of the automotive industry remains protected. Monopoly, lack of competition, and political connections prevent accountability. Whenever the issue of imports is raised, power networks block it. Road fatalities are pushed to the margins in the process.

Worn-out roads and superficial oversight

A significant portion of road fatalities is linked to inadequate infrastructure. Many roads have worn-out asphalt. Lane markings have faded. Lighting is insufficient. Guardrails are missing. Accident-prone areas have not been repaired. In some provinces, the lack of highways has concentrated danger on main routes. In the city of Tehran, 47% of fatal accidents involve motorcyclists. Many of them do not wear helmets. Campaigns such as “No to accidents” or promotional slogans have had no meaningful impact. A propaganda structure has replaced real reform. The focus on the human factor often serves as a cover to evade institutional responsibility.

A tragedy that has become normalized

Road fatalities have become part of everyday life. Society is confronted with numbers, not people. Yet each number represents a grieving family, an orphaned child, and a lost worker. In a country that claims to provide security, roads have turned into killing fields. This situation is not the result of mere managerial weakness. It is the outcome of a closed and unaccountable structure—a system in which citizens’ lives are not a priority. Comparison with countries such as Japan or the United Kingdom reveals a deep gap. Despite having more vehicles, their fatalities are significantly lower. The difference is not in culture; it is in governance. In a system that is accountable, safety standards become mandatory. In a rent-seeking structure, profit prevails over human life. This crisis is not accidental. It is the logical result of years of non-transparent management and rent-seeking policymaking. When citizens’ lives have no place in power equations, roads will not be safe either.

The Impact of Internet Shutdowns on the Daily Lives of People in Iran

Sia Rajabi
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The Impact of Internet Shutdowns on the Daily Lives of People in Iran
Since the start of military conflict on February 28, 2026, Iranian society has faced a horrifying reality: a two-front war, one from the sky with missiles and the other from within through the deprivation of communication rights, both targeting daily life. The internet shutdown, imposed from the first hours of the attack, has now entered its second month and set an unprecedented record for the isolation of an entire nation. While people under bombardment search for shelter and physical safety, the complete blockage of online space has severed their economic and informational lifelines, pushing millions of households to the brink of livelihood collapse.

The paralysis of household economies and the destruction of jobs under the shadow of the internet shutdown

The biggest blow from this decision has fallen on the lives of people who in recent years had moved all their energy and capital into digital space. With the continuation of the shutdown, startups that were once symbols of modernity and job creation have now turned into digital ruins. From small Instagram-based shops to major service and transportation platforms, all are in complete shutdown. The mass unemployment resulting from this situation, at a time when the prices of essential goods have sharply risen because of the war, means absolute hunger for the most vulnerable sectors of society.
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When the internet is cut, it is not merely a communication tool that is lost; the infrastructure for distributing goods and services also collapses. In war-affected cities, people depend on online tools even to find medicine, food, or information about safe areas.

Digital repression: a weapon against public awareness and a tool for monopolizing the narrative

Reports by international organizations such as NetBlocks show that Iran has been in total darkness for more than 35 days. This internet shutdown is clearly far beyond a temporary defensive measure. By creating this information vacuum, the Iranian regime prevents the publication of news related to the real damage of war and the harm inflicted on infrastructure and ordinary people. In effect, digital repression has become a complement to physical repression. While access to the global network is blocked for the public, the regime has admitted that it has preserved digital privilege for aligned forces and its propaganda media so that official propaganda remains the only voice heard in the country. The shutdown has prevented free media outlets and independent users from publishing real accounts of shelter conditions, hospital shortages, and other urgent realities. This deliberate blackout has opened the way for the spread of fake and manipulated news, allowing the regime to use the shock of war to consolidate its power and silence any dissenting voice.

The continuation of communicative deadlock and the legacy of the darkest era of civil liberties

A comparison of statistics from 2025 and the opening months of 2026 shows that Iran has entered a new era of blockage. Last year, repeated records of digital blackouts were registered at different times, but the current shutdown, taking place simultaneously with an external war, is unparalleled in world history in both duration and severity. Based on available data, Iranian users have spent more than half of the first quarter of this year in complete disconnection. This means living in a country where the right to access information has been systematically destroyed. The social consequences of this situation are no less severe than its economic damage. The severing of contact with the outside world has created an intense sense of isolation among the younger generation and the educated elite. While across the world the internet serves as a tool for relief efforts and organization in times of crisis, in Iran it has been turned into an instrument for paralyzing civil society.

A catastrophe greater than missiles

The internet shutdown in Iran is a catastrophe whose scale is no less devastating than missile explosions. This action not only fails to provide national security, but by destroying the digital economy and household livelihoods, it has endangered human security itself. People who today are deprived of the right to work, the right to know, and the right to communicate are victims of a regime that would rather drag the country back to the Stone Age than allow truth to cross digital borders. The repeated use of this pattern shows that internet shutdowns are no longer an exception, but the rule.

Day 34 of Iran War: Continued Attacks, Rising Oil Prices, and Expanding Regional Conflict

Esmaeil Mohades
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Day 34 of Iran War: Continued Attacks, Rising Oil Prices, and Expanding Regional Conflict
The 34th day of the war began with military attacks by the warring sides still ongoing, while the economic and security consequences of the conflict continue to expand across the region and the world. Reports indicate continued strikes on infrastructure, rising oil prices, and escalating tensions in the region. On the 34th day of the war, military attacks continued in various locations. U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that American military strikes against the Iranian regime will continue without interruption and will persist until the stated objectives are achieved.
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According to him, military pressure will continue and the operations will not stop. These remarks indicate that the war has entered a phase in which there is still no clear prospect for an end, and the fighting is expected to continue.

Which areas were targeted?

Reports indicate that various targets were hit in the continuing attacks. In Mashhad, in the area behind the airport, consecutive explosions occurred, followed by reports of a large fire. According to reports, these strikes likely targeted fuel storage facilities. Yesterday, reports also emerged that the home of Kamal Kharrazi, a former foreign minister of Iran’s regime, was targeted in Tehran. According to those reports, his wife was killed in the strike and he himself was wounded. This afternoon, the Pasteur Institute in central Tehran was bombed. In another development, drone and missile attacks were also reported against the headquarters of Komala of Iranian Kurdistan in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. These attacks occurred amid increasing military pressure on locations where opposition groups are based. As the war continues, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has issued a security alert and urged American citizens to leave Iraq. The warning stated that attacks in Baghdad are possible within the next 24 to 48 hours. The alert referred to attacks against U.S.-linked targets in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and warned of expanding insecurity in the area. These warnings suggest that the scope of the war is spreading to other regions as well, raising the likelihood of further clashes.

The killing of an IRGC commander

In the latest wartime developments, reports have emerged of the killing of Mohammad Ali Fathalizadeh, one of the commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and commander of the Fatehin special unit. According to reports, he was killed on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The Fatehin special unit is one of the forces involved in security operations and the suppression of protests, and the killing of one of its commanders is considered a significant development in the course of the war.

The economic consequences of the war and rising oil prices

As the war continues, global energy markets have also been affected by the conflict. Following Trump’s remarks about continuing the strikes, oil prices in global markets rose by more than 4%, surpassing $100 per barrel. Energy market experts have warned that the continuation of the war, especially in sensitive oil-producing regions, could disrupt oil supplies and drive prices even higher. According to analysts, the continuation of this situation could intensify the global energy crisis and bring broad economic consequences.

Iran’s Regime Executes 18-Year-Old Amirhossein Hatami After a Rushed Trial Shrouded in Ambiguity

Hoshang Amiri
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Iran’s Regime Executes 18-Year-Old Amirhossein Hatami After a Rushed Trial Shrouded in Ambiguity
According to Mizan, the Iranian judiciary’s news agency, Amirhossein Hatami, one of those arrested during the January 2026 protests, was executed in the early hours of Thursday, April 2. The execution was carried out after he had been transferred to solitary confinement in Ghezel Hesar Prison, when several other political prisoners had already been executed before him. In the early hours of Tuesday, March 31, Amirhossein Hatami, along with several other political prisoners, was transferred to solitary confinement in Ghezel Hesar Prison. Mohammd Amin Biglari, Shahin Vahedparast, Abolfazl Salehi Siavoshani, and Ali Fahim were among the prisoners transferred to solitary at the same time as Hatami.
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This transfer came after the execution of four political prisoners—Babak Alipour, Pouya Ghabadi, Akbar Daneshvarkar, and Mohammad Taghavi—and heightened concerns over the possible execution of other prisoners. Ultimately, in the early hours of Thursday, April 2, Amirhossein Hatami’s death sentence was carried out.

Case documents and coerced confessions

Transfer of five political prisoners to solitary in Ghezel Hesar; risk of executions amid war and ongoing repression Reports indicate that the documents cited in Amirhossein Hatami’s case were fraught with serious ambiguities, and parts of the case file were compiled based on confessions obtained under pressure during interrogation. According to informed sources, the confessions were taken while the defendant was under duress, raising doubts about their credibility. Based on these reports, the documents presented in court were also flawed, and some of the case evidence had been challenged. This rebellious young protester, while accusing the regime’s leaders of killing protesters in court, had said, “I attacked the Basij base to obtain weapons so I could fight you.”

Judicial process and issuance of the sentence

According to published information, the handling of Amirhossein Hatami’s case proceeded very quickly, with only a short interval between the different judicial stages. Some reports have described the process as rushed and outside the normal course of legal proceedings. The execution of Amirhossein Hatami was carried out while the country was in a state of war and under bombardment. Several other political prisoners had previously been executed in the same prison. Diana Al-Tahawi, Amnesty International’s deputy regional director for the Middle East and North Africa, had stated in response to the recent executions that the authorities must immediately halt any plans to execute prisoners. She mentioned several prisoners by name, including Amirhossein Hatami, and had warned that they were at risk of execution. The statement emphasized that the continuation of executions while people are caught in war and bombardment shows that the death penalty is still being used as a tool to deal with opponents. The overlap of war and the implementation of death sentences has led some observers to view the situation as a sign of continued internal repression under wartime conditions.

Infiltration Inside Iran’s Regime: Where is IRGC Being Struck From?

Mehdi Hosseini
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Infiltration Inside Iran’s Regime: Where is IRGC Being Struck From?
In recent months, the issue of “infiltration inside the IRGC” has become one of the most controversial subjects in Iran’s political and social landscape. Numerous reports of commanders being targeted and sensitive information being exposed have raised serious questions about the effectiveness of the regime’s security structures. At the same time, official narratives seek to attribute these incidents to foreign actors, but public opinion is following a different narrative.

IRGC commanders or commanders of infiltration inside the IRGC

In recent weeks, state-run media have repeatedly reported the arrest of infiltrators. These reports have often been published without providing precise details. In contrast, citizens on social media emphasize that infiltration inside the IRGC cannot merely be the result of foreign operations. Many believe that this level of access to sensitive information would not be possible without internal cooperation or internal weakness.
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According to published data, some of this information included the travel routes or residences of important political and military figures. Such information is usually kept within highly restricted security layers. This has further strengthened the theory of infiltration from within the IRGC itself. Some media outlets have also pointed to deep fractures within the intelligence structure. For example, the state-run Tabnak website wrote in an article dated June 28, 2025: “New details of the assassination of IRGC commanders: Mossad contacted 100 commanders … how is it possible that Mossad has penetrated into the deepest levels of our country’s most important and most protected institutions?” According to Euronews on August 21, 2025, Mohammad Sarafraz, the former head of Iran’s regime state broadcaster IRIB, described the 12-day Iran-Israel war as primarily an intelligence war and said Mossad was directing it. He stated that in the very first hours, the biggest blows came from inside the country, not from aircraft taking off from Israel and striking targets there. He said forces had been trained inside the country, were commando units, and were already present, and they used drones and missiles already inside the country to assassinate IRGC leaders and destroy all of the country’s radar systems.

Expansion of arrests under the pretext of foreign agents as a cover for infiltration

On the other hand, reports have emerged about the increasing detention of citizens accused of cooperating with the enemy. Security bodies are trying to present these arrests as a response to infiltration. However, these actions appear largely theatrical. Many believe that focusing on ordinary individuals is an attempt to conceal the real source of infiltration inside the IRGC. It is natural that in an organization suffering from widespread corruption, numerous fractures exist. Such conditions can provide fertile ground for the expansion of infiltration inside the IRGC. There have also been reports of financial and ethical corruption, as well as internal factional rivalries, all of which further intensify this situation. Public opinion has also reacted sharply to these developments. In online spaces, users using harsh language describe the IRGC as the principal cause of this crisis. They believe that infiltration inside the IRGC is the direct result of a structure built on political loyalty rather than professional competence. This perception has deepened the divide between society and the ruling institutions. Alongside these issues, some reports also point to the role of the Ministry of Intelligence. It is said that the lack of coordination between this body and the IRGC has created security gaps. According to observers, these gaps have paved the way for infiltration inside the IRGC.

Infiltration inside the IRGC: the official narrative and the people’s narrative

The official narrative continues to emphasize the role of foreign actors. State-run media attempt to show control of the situation by publishing news of arrests. But the people’s narrative is different. Many believe that the roots of infiltration inside the IRGC lie within the institution itself. This conflict of narratives has led to growing public distrust.

Day 33 of Iran War: War Will End Within Three Weeks, US President Says

Jubin Katiraie
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Day 33 of Iran War: War Will End Within Three Weeks, US President Says
On the 33rd day of the war, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States could bring the military conflict with Iran to an end within a short time frame of two to three weeks. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday in the Oval Office at the White House, he said that America would soon exit this conflict and that this could happen within the next two or at most three weeks. Trump went on to emphasize that the end of U.S. military operations is not necessarily contingent on reaching a diplomatic agreement with Tehran. In response to a question about the need for negotiations to reduce tensions, he said that Iran is not obliged to reach an agreement with Washington, and the United States has likewise not tied its withdrawal to such an agreement.
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However, he said the main condition for ending the conflict is the serious weakening of Iran’s strategic capabilities. According to him, the goal of the United States is for the Iranian regime to be reduced to a level of weakness where it is no longer capable of rapidly acquiring a nuclear weapon. Trump stated that once this objective is achieved, American forces will leave the region. The U.S. president also said in an interview with NBC News that, in his view, the war is coming to an end. Referring to the military performance of the United States, he claimed that Iran’s military capabilities have been severely damaged and added that the people America is now dealing with in Iran are behaving more rationally than before. He once again stressed that Washington will not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon. At the same time, the results of a joint Reuters/Ipsos poll show that a significant majority of American public opinion wants this war to end quickly. According to the survey, 66% of American citizens believe the United States should end the conflict with Iran as soon as possible, even without fully achieving its objectives. In addition, 60% of respondents oppose the continuation of military strikes, and many have expressed concern about the economic consequences of the war, including rising living costs and higher fuel prices.

Iran’s Regime Confirms Death Sentence for Another Political Prisoner

Mehdi Hosseini
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Iran’s Regime Confirms Death Sentence for Another Political Prisoner
The death sentence of Mansour Jamali, a political prisoner held in Choobindar Prison in Qazvin, has been upheld on the charge of “membership in the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK),” and he now faces imminent execution. The confirmation of this sentence comes as four other political prisoners were executed over the past two days on the same charge, showing that the cycle of executions and repression continues even under conditions of war and bombardment.

Who is Mansour Jamali and why has he been sentenced to death?

Mansour Jamali, born in 1970 and originally from Urmia, was arrested in October 2023 by security forces in Buin Zahra County in Qazvin Province. During his arrest, several of his relatives were also detained; they were later released on bail, but he himself has remained in custody. Mansour Jamali’s death sentence had previously been issued by Branch One of the Qazvin Revolutionary Court, presided over by Esmail Asadi. The charge against him was listed as “enmity against God through membership in the PMOI/MEK,” and with the sentence now confirmed, he faces possible execution.

Delayed notification of charges and ambiguity in the legal process

According to published reports, the charge of “enmity against God” was formally communicated to Mansour Jamali about 15 months after his initial arrest. The accusation was brought against him by an investigator identified as “Hokmi” from Branch 6 of the Qazvin Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office.

Torture, pressure for confession, and denial of legal counsel

According to the available information, after his arrest Mansour Jamali spent a period in a security detention center under interrogation, during which he was subjected to physical and psychological pressure to extract a confession. After this phase, he was transferred to Choobindar Prison in Qazvin. Reports indicate that he has so far been denied the right to access a lawyer. Mansour Jamali is currently being held in Ward 17 of Choobindar Prison in Qazvin. Denial of legal counsel and pressure to obtain a confession are among the major concerns raised regarding his case.

Execution of four political prisoners over the past two days

The confirmation of Mansour Jamali’s death sentence comes as the executions of four political prisoners — Akbar Daneshvarkar, Mohammad Taghavi, Pouya Ghobadi, and Babak Alipour — were carried out over the past two days. The implementation of these executions in such a short span has heightened concerns about a broader increase in the execution of political prisoners.
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Continuation of repression even during war and bombardment

The continuation of executions under wartime conditions points to an intensification of internal repression. While governments in wartime usually focus on external threats, the continued execution of political prisoners shows that the crackdown on dissidents remains ongoing and has not stopped. According to reports, this trend shows that the Iranian regime fears the spread of protests and domestic unrest above all else, and for this reason it has not halted the process of executions and repression even during war and bombardment. The coincidence of war, bombardment, and the implementation of death sentences has created conditions in which concerns about the situation of political prisoners have grown more intense than ever. Reports indicate that the issuance and implementation of severe sentences are continuing unabated.

Global Reactions to Execution of Four PMOI Members in Iran

Mehdi Hosseini
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Global Reactions to Execution of Four PMOI Members in Iran
Following the execution of four political prisoners affiliated with the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), a broad wave of international reactions and condemnations has emerged, all warning against this action. On Monday, March 30, Mohammad Taghavi and Akbar Daneshvarkar were executed, followed on the morning of Tuesday, March 31, by two other political prisoners, Babak Alipour and Pouya Ghobadi. The event has intensified concerns about the escalation of repression in Iran.
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At the same time, political figures and human rights organizations, pointing to the risk facing other political prisoners, have called for urgent action by the international community to stop this trend. Reuters reported that two prisoners were executed on Tuesday on charges of ties to the PMOI/MEK, noting that two similar executions had also taken place on Monday. The Associated Press, referring to the executions of Babak Alipour and Pouya Ghobadi, emphasized that according to Amnesty International, they had been convicted of armed rebellion in October 2024 after an unfair trial conducted under pressure and torture. The Washington Post also covered the news and referred to Amnesty International’s previous efforts to prevent the implementation of these sentences. The Friends of a Free Iran group in the European Parliament announced that it had previously launched a campaign to save the lives of Mohammad Taghavi and Akbar Daneshvarkar. The Justice for the Victims of the 1988 Massacre organization also stated that these individuals were executed on charges of membership in the PMOI/MEK and attempting to change the ruling system, warning that other prisoners remain at risk. Mai Sato, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, also referred to the executions and said that she and other UN experts had previously called for these sentences to be halted. She stressed that the executions were accompanied by serious violations of fair trial standards and, in some cases, were carried out even during a complete internet shutdown. Meanwhile, regional media outlets also covered the issue. The London-based Arabic newspaper Al-Quds Al-Arabi linked the executions to allegations of planning armed operations, while the National Council of Resistance of Iran described them as a brutal act aimed at suppressing domestic resistance. Raialyoum newspaper also reported that the sentences were carried out because of membership in the PMOI/MEK and efforts to overthrow the government.
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