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2018: The Year of a Free Iran?

Iran Focus

London, 2 Jan – At the start of a new year, the Iranian people certainly seem to have made their resolution to get rid of the brutal Regime that punishes them. Their protests- which were widespread and prominent throughout 2017- have taken on a new, bigger turn within the past couple of weeks.

Although it is unclear whether these widespread protests will spell the end of the Iranian Regime and their terrorist Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), we can but hope. One thing is clear though- the protests have already gained worldwide attention and the Regime’s future is in jeopardy.

Iranian Authorities Scared Over Protests

Iran Focus

London, 2 Jan – A secret meeting between high-ranking mullahs in the Iranian establishment (including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, political leaders and heads of security) revealed that the widespread civilian protests that have taken over Iran in the past week have severely damaged the economy and threaten the security of the state.

These notes- which covered several meetings up until December 31- were leaked to Fox News by the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), who have informers within the top ranks of the government.

The meeting notes showed discussions about the rising protests and how to stop them from going further-apparently stopping executions, raising employment, and ending regional interference was not how the Government wanted to tackle it.

Death Toll Rises to 30 in Iran Protests

Iran Focus

London, 2 Jan – At least 30 people have now been killed in clashes between the Iranian people and the security forces as anti-Regime protests continue to grow.

The death toll stood at 12 on January 1, and before that the Iranian Regime had only confirmed four deaths. This number has risen dramatically after tens of thousands of people joined the protests, which began last week.

Two protesters were shot dead by security forces on Sunday night, adding to the two killed on Saturday. Hundreds have been arrested for taking part in the demonstrations.

Paula Casaca: Isolated Regime of Iran Cannot Survive Current Crisis

Iran Focus

London, 2 Jan – In a DW interview, Paulo Casaca prominent political analyst and a former member of the European Parliament said the theocratic regime in Iran is domestically and internationally isolated and cannot hold on to power for long.

Explaining the factors that have taken the Iranian people to the street, Mr. Casaca said: “Economic issues ignited a protest movement that quickly translated into something bigger, with people demanding the regime change, an end to theocracy and its replacement with a democratic form of government”.

IRAN: 30 Killed Over 1000 Mostly Young Arrested by IRGC

Iran Focus

London, 2 Jan – Some 30 protesters have been killed by the Iranian regime’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) as nationwide uprising of the Iranian people enter its sixth day, according to the National Council of Resistance of Iran.

Fearful of overthrow and desperate to confronting the popular nationwide uprising, the clerical regime has started blind arrests and so far detained at least 1,000 in the first to forth days of the uprising.

On Monday, despite brutal suppression by the Mullahs’ regime, people took to the streets en mass in Tehran and dozens of other cities across the country, chanting, “Death to Khamenei”, “Khamenei, shame on you, Let go the country”.

Revolutionary Guards Shot and Killed a Protester

Iran Focus

London, 1 Jan – Fear and confusion within the regime more than ever before as the uprising of the Iranian people is escalating

On the fourth day of the nationwide uprising, Khamenei the supreme leader remains silent. Rouhani, the regime’s president, also canceled his speech yesterday. Iran daily, associated with Rouhani, announced, “in light of recent events and several days of conflict in different cities of the country, the president will speak on these incidents in a couple of hours”. However, two hours later, one of Rouhani’s spokesmen said, “There is no speech in Rouhani’s program today.”

Maryam Rajavi: Uprisings of Iran Cities Are Death Knell for the Corrupt Dictatorship of Mullahs

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Jubin Katiraie

December 29, 2017. Reuters reported, Iranian police dispersed anti-government protesters in the western city of Kermanshah on Friday, the Fars semi-official news agency said, as protests spread to Tehran and apparently several other cities a day after rallies in the northeast.

The outbreak of regional unrest reflects growing discontent over rising prices and alleged corruption, as well as concern over the Islamic Republic’s costly involvement in regional conflicts such as Syria and Iraq.

Iran: Protesters Clash With State Security Forces Over Soaring Cost of Living

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Iran Focus

London, 28 Dec – Today, anti-government protests broke out across Iran, including in Mashhad, the second largest city, and one of the holiest places in Shia Islam. The protesters clashed with state security forces over the soaring cost of living.

In Mashhad, around 10.000 people joined together in major protests. People crowded the streets, and chanted “death to the dictator” in reference to President Hassan Rouhani.

Iran May Be Losing Its Battle for the Region

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Iran Focus

London, 28 Dec – With victories in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, you might say that Iran is strong in the region. However, though some elements applaud it, Iran’s annexation of these states is being rejected by a large segment of their populations today.

Ultimately, giving up their historical identities and culture to Iran’s proxies and agents is believed by many to be too great a price.

However, Yemen is a bit different. The army advancing from the south, is reportedly gaining more victories on the ground with each passing day, making the prospect of Houthi survival in Sana’a unlikely. The Yemeni army has international legitimacy on its side, and air support provided by the Alliance, tipping the balance of power toward the legitimate army.

Iran: Uprising Against the High Living Expenses, People Chanting “Death to Rouhani”

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Iran Focus

London, 28 Dec – Since this morning, Thursday, December28, thousands of people in Mashhad (capital of the Northeastern Khorasan Razavi province) gathered at the Shohada square in front of the municipality’s building in Mashhad to protest the daily increasing and unrestrained price of basic goods and necessities. The number of demonstrators increased every minute during the march. Secretariat of the National Council of Resistance of Iran announced in a statement on December 28, 2017.