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Iranian Dissidents Implicate “Moderates” in Attack on Saudi Arabia, Urge Strict Policies

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Press Conference by the National Council of Resistance of Iran (US Office) revealing the details of the Iranian regime's attack on Saudi Oil Installations- Washington D.C.- September 30, 2019

In a Washington press conference on Monday, an Iranian dissident group revealed new information about Iranian involvement in the September 14 attack on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure.

The Saudis and the White House were both quick to blame the drone and missile strikes on the Islamic Republic, rejecting claims of responsibility by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Iran continues to insist that it had no role in the attack, even after weapons were recovered from the attack sites, revealing apparent Iranian manufacture.

Street Vendors: The Unofficial Workforce of Iran

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The population of street-sellers includes mothers and children who are unable to attend school

By Pooya Stone

The number of street-vendors in Iran is increasing on a daily basis and has become a social crisis.

Destruction of Villages and the Lives of Iranian Farmers

With the negative growth of household incomes in Iran's villages and towns, the livelihoods of Iranians in rural areas are shrinking

By Jubin Katiraie

With the negative growth of household incomes in Iran’s villages and towns, the livelihoods of Iranians in rural areas are shrinking. A quick glance at the statistics in this regard makes the criticality of the situation quite clear.

As Middle East Tensions Escalate, Iran Lacks Opportunity to Cooperate With the Outside World

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Two weeks ago Iran attacked the Aramco oil facilities.So, as Middle East tensions escalate, Iran lacks opportunity to cooperate with the outside world

By Jubin Katiraie

Two weeks ago Iran attacked the Aramco oil facilities in Saudi Arabia with drones and cruise missiles, yet attempted to pinpoint the blame on the Houthis in Yemen. The truth, however, was that the Houthis lack the technology for this type of attack.

EU Warns Iran on Violating the Nuclear Deal

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Iran is using advanced models of centrifuges to enrich uranium. The move marks another breach of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal with world powers

By Pooya Stone

Iran is using advanced models of centrifuges to enrich uranium. The move marks another breach of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal with world powers. The International Atomic Energy Agency, the UN nuclear watchdog, has said Iran is using banned enrichment technology.

The Bankruptcy of Iran’s Factories

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Iran medias have been reporting factory closures from time to time, many of which have been operating for decades, but are unable to continue operating under current conditions

By Pooya Stone

Iran’s government media has been reporting factory closures from time to time, many of which have been operating for decades, but are unable to continue operating under current conditions.

Washington Bans Iranian Officials From Entering U.S., U.N. Voices Concern About Human Rights in Iran

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Washington bans Iranian officials from entering U.S., U.N. voices concern about human rights in Iran

By Pooya Stone

On Wednesday, September 26, The Trump administration banned senior Iranian government officials from entering the United States.

The White House said in a statement on Wednesday that the ban on Iran’s senior government officials and their family members from entering the United States is due to Tehran’s sponsorship of terrorism and contributions to an ongoing humanitarian crisis.

Iranian Citizen Sentenced for Illegal Cooperation With Iran

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On September 24, a US judge sentenced an Iranian citizen, previously arrested in Australia, for conspiring to facilitate the Illegal Export of Technology to Iran.

By Jubin Katiraie

On September 24, a US judge sentenced an Iranian citizen, previously arrested in Australia, for conspiring to facilitate the Illegal Export of Technology to Iran

Assistant Attorney General of National Security John C. Demers and United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald for the District of Minnesota announced the sentencing of Negar Ghodskani, 40, to 27 months in prison for her participation in a conspiracy to facilitate the illegal export of controlled technology from the United States to Iran.

US Blacklists 6 Chinese Entities for Violating Iran Sanctions

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China, the world’s largest crude buyer, continues to import oil from Iran.

By Pooya Stone

On September 26, the US Department of Treasury imposed sanctions on six Chinese entities for violating sanctions on Iran.

The sanctions are part of the US government’s “maximum pressure campaign” against Iran. They target Cosco subsidiaries, Cosco Shipping Tanker Dalian, Cosco Shipping Tanker Dalian Seaman, and Ship Management, Kunlun companies Kunlun Holding, Kunlun Shipping and Pegasus 88, as well as oil trader China Concord Petroleum, for violating restrictions on handling and transacting Iranian oil.

Thousands Protest Presence of Iranian President at UN General Assembly

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Iranians Say No to Rouhani for Second Day Outside the UN

By Pooya Stone

On Tuesday 24 September, thousands of Iranian Americans and supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) gathered outside the United Nations building in New York City. They were there to denounce the presence of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani at the UN General assembly and acted as the voice for the millions of Iranians in Iran who want regime change.