By Jubin Katiraie
Amnesty International believes that over 100 protesters have been killed by the Iranian security forces since Friday.
Raising Gasoline Prices in Iran – A Misconceived or Conscious Act?
The reaction of the Iranian people to the rise of gasoline price has swept across Iranian cities and shaken the mullahs’ dictatorship. The regime’s repressive forces and ringleaders used direct firing to block protests and cut down internet lines so that news of the uprising would not leak to the resistance media and would not receive worldwide coverage.
Restoring Iran’s Internet Access Will Save Lives
By Pooya Stone
Since midnight November 15, tens of thousands of Iranians poured in the streets across the country following the government acknowledged gas prices hikes. A sharp increase in fuel prices came amidst terrible economic conditions due to systematic corruption and mismanagement.
Iran: Major Protests Continue Across Country After Government Imposes Huge Increase in Petrol Prices
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.
Iran’s Parliament – Investigation of the Gas Price Crisis and the MEK’s Role in the Uprisings
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.
Iran Breaches Nuclear Deal; Trump Administration Increases Pressure on Iran, Ends Sanction Wavers
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.
Khamenei Concerned Over Iran Protests
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.
US Politicians React to Iran Protests
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.
The Iraqi Uprising Spread With a General Strike
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.
Iran: Nationwide Protests to Gas Prices Draws Reaction from Officials
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.
