By Pooya Stone
An Iranian Christian pastor will spend at least five years in prison after being sentenced by a judge who is well-known for being extremely unfair to those who are on trial for evangelizing.
Pompeo Derides Iran’s “Corrupt, Kleptocratic Regime”
By Pooya Stone
US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on Tuesday spoke out against the international threats posed by Iran. Pompeo delivered a speech on “Trump Administration Diplomacy: The Untold Story” at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C., on October 22, 2019.
European Parliament: Maryam Rajavi Reveals Names of 5000 MEK Victims of 1988 Massacre in Iran
Strasbourg – Members of the European Parliament, joined by other dignitaries from across Europe called for a strong European approach vis-a-vis the Iranian regime’s human rights violations and warmongering.
A conference organized by the European Parliament Friends of a Free Iran Intergroup also called for accountability of Iranian regime officials regarding the 1988 massacre of over 30,000 political prisoners in Iran. Most of these victims were members and supporters of the Iranian opposition People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK).
The US Looking to Bolster Security in the Region Amid Increased Iranian Tensions
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday amid rising US-Iran tensions.
Iranian President Admits Regime Is at an Impasse
By Jubin Katiraie
In other developments in Iran, the country’s Atomic Energy Organization has said that within two weeks, the secondary circuit of the heavy water nuclear reactor in Arak will be operational.
Working in Iran’s Mines Comes at the Price of Death
By Jubin Katiraie
Working in Iran’s mines is a hard and onerous job. It is dangerous and harmful to the health of the miners. Most countries try to increase confidence through strict enforcement of safety standards, reducing the threats of such work as much as possible.
Facebook Shuts Down Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior From Iran
By Pooya Stone
Social media giant Facebook announced Monday on its blog that it had shut down accounts belonging to Iran and Russia-backed disinformation campaigns and that the company will do more to protect accounts of elected officials and political candidates.
Pompeo: Efforts Are Underway to Push Back Iran’s ‘Regime’
By Pooya Stone
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in an interview that given the danger of Iran’s increasing influence in Syria, efforts to push back Iran are both real and serious and are being pursued on an ongoing basis.
Suppressing Female Street Vendors in Iran – a Manifestation of Double Repression of Women
By Jubin Katiraie
Increased street peddling by women in Iran is the result of the catastrophic economic situation and the spread of poverty, analysts say. Peddling is not an official job but the result of an ailing and bankrupt economy which is due to corruption in the Iranian government.
Iran: Concerted Efforts Against the Resistance MEK
An unprecedented demonization campaign began last week in Iran against the opposition MEK and its leaders Maryam Rajavi and Massoud Rajavi.
