Risking revival of unrest, Iran rulers tighten curbs on dissent

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Reuters      |     July 18, 2023

DUBAI, July 18 (Reuters) – Iran’s clerical rulers are clamping down on dissent ahead of the anniversary of the death of a young woman in morality police custody, fearing a revival of nationwide protests that rocked the Islamic Republic for months.

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Was raid on Iran opposition group tied to possible new nuclear talks?

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Was raid on Iran opposition group tied to possible new Biden-Tehran nuclear talks?

Biden administration is reportedly discussing a ‘mini-agreement’ with Iran

 Fox News     |     By Benjamin Weinthal     |     6/25/2023

The Albanian government’s raid of a camp run by the exiled Iranian opposition group Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MEK) has led to criticism against the White House and Albania for allegedly placating the … Continue Reading

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Time for Western Democracies to Stand with Iranian People

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Townhall     |     Homeira Hesami     |     Jun 10, 2023

Iran has been rocked by anti-government protests for years but the uprising that began in September 2022 is fundamentally different. With citizens taking to the streets, they are now demanding not only specific political and economic changes, but rather a complete overhaul of the ruling regime itself.  These protests have been met … Continue Reading

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Stop the Execution Spree in Iran

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Amnesty International     |     June 1, 2023

The Iranian authorities are carrying out a horrific state-sanctioned killing spree under the guise of judicial executions. Those executed include people convicted of drug-related offences, protesters, political dissidents, and members of oppressed ethnic minorities. Call for states to urgently intervene to pressure the Iranian authorities to halt all executions now. 

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Iran: Khamenei Sets Unprecedented Execution Record

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Iran: Khamenei Sets Unprecedented Execution Record

 The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)      |     7th May 2023

Khamenei Sets Unprecedented Execution Record to Avoid Overthrow

16 executions on Thursday, 44 executions in one week, including 23 Baluch compatriots.  In an effort to save his regime from being overthrown, Khamenei has set a new record for executions and crimes committed … Continue Reading

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