By Jubin Katiraie
On Friday 15th November, it was announced by the Iranian government that there would be a 50 percent price increases in petrol. This immediately sparked protests across the whole country, with the people clearly angry at the levels of corruption and mismanagement in the country.
By Pooya Stone
Ali Shamkhani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) of the Iranian regime, presented documents at the inaugural session of the regime’s parliament on Sunday morning, 17 November, about the role of the Mojahedin Khalq (MEK/PMOI) in the uprisings of 15-16 November.
By Pooya Stone
The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said Monday that Iran’s stock of heavy water for nuclear reactors has surpassed the limit set under its 2015 agreement with world powers.
By Jubin Katiraie
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei expressed deep concern on Sunday about the massive protests across his country in response to a recent hike in gas prices.
By Pooya Stone
The White House on Sunday condemned Iran for using “lethal force” against demonstrators during the unrest that left two dead and saw authorities arrest dozens and restrict internet access.
By Jubin Katiraie
The Iraqi people’s uprising continued with a general strike in most southern cities and with the joining of the protesters. The general strike began on Saturday and continued Sunday too.
By Pooya Stone
For the past two days, and after the abrupt announcement of increasing gas prices hikes by the government, the Iranian people poured into the streets in more than 100 cities. However, while the protests began against the government’s approval for rising fuel prices, they immediately targeted the ruling system in its entirety. Notably, after the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei defended the rising of fuel prices, protests intensified.
By Jubin Katiraie
Following the announcement of the new hiked gasoline prices in Iran, an uprising and public outcry over this predatory decision have increased. The decision by the Rouhani government, while pressuring many people directly, also indirectly puts a lot of pressure because of the high costs associated with transportation.
By Jubin Katiraie
Argentina has called on the Republic of Azerbaijan to arrest and hand over Ali Akbar Velayati, the Iranian Supreme Leader’s advisor on international affairs and a member of the Expediency Council.
By Pooya Stone
The Iranian government announced on Friday that the price of a liter of regular gasoline would increase.
