Statement by the National Council of Resistance of Iran, U.S. Representative Office (NCRI-US), July 21, 2021 Repressive forces from Isfahan, Lorestan, and Tehran dispatched WASHINGTON , DC, July 21, 2021 — Since July 15, 2021, defiant youths in over a dozen cities in the oil-rich
A week of Uprisings in a Dozen Cities in Khuzestan Province Read More
By Secretariat of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), Originally published in NCR-Iran.org, 19th July 2021 The Uprising of the Thirsty – No. 4 Repressive forces attacked, fired on demonstrators in Susangerd, injuring many Despite the dispatch of the anti-riot State Security Force (SSF)
Iran: Uprising in Cities of Khuzestan over Water Shortage Enters Fourth Day Read More
By Shamsi Saadati, Originally published in NCR-Iran.org, 20th July 2021 Since Thursday, the Iranian province of Khuzestan has been the site of numerous large-scale protests over worsening water shortages. The demonstrations emerged within weeks of the start of similarly expansive protests in Khuzestan and various other regions,
Protests over Water Shortages Reflect Broader Political Trends in Iran Read More
By Shamsi Saadati, Originally published in NCR-Iran.org, 7th July 2021 Iranian people are simultaneously grappling with three major crises: Covid-19 outbreak, extensive blackout, and water shortages. Yet, these crises, along with other economic and social crises, are increasing society’s restiveness. Iran’s state media in recent days warned officials of
Iran State Media Warn Of “the Triangle of Crises” and Its Consequences Read More
By Shahriar Kia, Originally published in NCR-Iran.org, 5th July 2021 Dozens of Iranian provinces are experiencing extensive blackouts on hot days of summer and amid the Covid-19 outbreak. In recent days, the regime state-run media acknowledged how officials profited from this situation and created it. Mohammad Hassan Motavilizadeh, CEO
State Media: Iran’s Regime Profits $500 Million From Current Blackouts Read More
By Shahriar Kia, Originally published in NCR-Iran.org, 16th June 2021 In recent days, some Iranian state media outlets have taken the surprising step of acknowledging that a pending boycott of the country’s presidential election is largely attributable to the growing influence of the leading pro-democracy opposition group,
Expected Electoral Boycott and Growing Momentum for the Resistance Read More
By Mansoureh Galestan, Originally published in NCR-Iran.org, 12th June 2021 In his annual recent report to the United Nations Human Rights Council, UN Chief Antonio Guterres underlined the dire human rights situation in Iran. The report, which originally dates May 14, 2021, was published on June
UN Chief’s Report on Iran Underlines Holding Regime Accountable Read More
By Shahriar Kia, Originally published in NCR-Iran.org, 19th May 2021 Registration for Iran’s regime sham presidential election ended last week, and it is widely assumed that Ebrahim Raisi will be firmly established as the frontrunner. The longtime clerical judge and current head of the Iranian judiciary are understood
Iran Election 2021: Regime’s Candidates Reflect a Legacy of Violent Repression Read More
By Amir Taghati, originally published in NCR-Iran.org, 11th May 2021 Iran’s sham presidential elections will be held on June 18. As the election date approaches, the regime’s infightings increase. Thus, state-run media warn of the consequences of the factional feuding. In recent days, the regime’s Guardian Council
As Infightings Rise, State-Run Media Warn of MEK Danger Read More
By Shamsi Saadati, Originally published in NCR-Iran.org, 20th April 2021 Over 257,600 have lost their lives due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, spreading across Iran because of the clerical regime’s inhumane Covid-19 policy. According to the state-run media, the regime continues this inhumane policy by not procuring vaccines or using
State-Run Media Admit Iran’s Regime Is Using COVID-19 Vaccines to Profit Read More