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Supporters of the Iranian Resistance in the United States held a rally in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2025
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Message to the Rally and Demonstration of Iranians and Supporters of the Iranian Resistance in Washington, D.C.
NCRI President-elect Maryam Rajavi addresses the U.S. Congressional Caucus on Human Rights and Democracy in Iran on February 26, 2025
Maryam Rajavi’s speech: “Khamenei’s repeated defeats, the crumbling of his regime, the paralysis of his government, its failure to solve the nation’s problems, and above all, the unshakable resolve of a nation fed up to the brink to bring down the regime all convey one undeniable message: The time to rise is now.
“Today, Khamenei is drawing battle lines against the Iranian people through relentless executions. At the same time, he is accelerating his nuclear bomb-making program to threaten and extort the international community.
“In contrast, the Iranian Resistance was the first to expose the regime’s most secret nuclear sites and the details of its unpatriotic nuclear program. We have consistently insisted—most notably during the 2015 negotiations with the P5+1—that all of the regime’s nuclear sites and uranium enrichment facilities must be completely dismantled. Unfortunately, negotiations and appeasement only brought the regime closer to acquiring a nuclear bomb.”
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Iran’s Regime Faces Uncertainty and Conflict over Repressive Hijab Bill
New Hijab and Chastity Bill
Within hours of the impeachment and announcement of the dismissal of Iranian regime minister of economy Abdolnasser Hemmati on Sunday, March 2, declared in the Majlis (parliament) by speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, news broke about Mohammad Javad Zarif being summoned by Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the chief of judiciary, and his dismissal was announced. These two simultaneous dismissals showed that a shift in the internal balance of the regime was taking place.
On March 4, 209 members of parliament, by signing a letter addressed to Ghalibaf, demanded the promulgation of the repressive bill known as “Chastity and Hijab.” In a section of the parliament members’ letter for the promulgation of the bill, with an implicit reference to the conditions that led to the disbanding of Guidance Patrol cars and the fearful halt of the “Hijab” bill, it is stated: “Although the special conditions in the past months could be considered a reason for postponing the law, but after the Supreme Leader’s statements on January 8 of this year… provide the basis for the promulgation of the law.”
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Fuel Smuggling in Iran: A Deep-Rooted Crisis Benefiting the Regime’s Power Structure
Fuel smuggling has become one of Iran’s most severe economic crises, with an estimated 20 to 30 million liters of fuel disappearing daily. However, this fuel is not simply lost—it is systematically smuggled. This massive operation is not the work of petty criminals but a well-organized network that ultimately channels its profits into the hands of powerful institutions and figures within the regime.
During an impeachment session in Iran’s parliament, the regime’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance acknowledged that fuel smuggling exceeds $30 billion annually. He admitted that combating this corruption is beyond the power of economic ministers, revealing that 20 million liters of diesel are smuggled daily—an amount equivalent to 320 trillion tomans per year. This figure is staggering as it represents the annual subsidy allocation for Iran’s entire population. If redirected, this revenue could provide every citizen with four million tomans annually.
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March 8 in Evin Prison – Forough Taghipour’s Account of Struggle and Resilience
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On International Women’s Day, political prisoner Forough Taghipour, currently held in the women’s ward of Evin Prison, has penned her account of years of resistance, imprisonment, and steadfast defiance against religious tyranny. Having been familiar with the concepts of prison and repression since childhood, she recounts her personal experiences and the arduous path Iranian women have walked in their pursuit of freedom and equality. Inspired by Maryam Rajavi, Forough Taghipour envisions a future free from oppression and injustice, reaffirming her unwavering belief in change and ultimate victory.
Forough Taghipour was released in February 2023 after serving three years in prison, only to be rearrested on August 21, 2023. On February 14, 2024, Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court sentenced her to 15 years in prison.
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Debate Over Minimum Wage for Workers in Iran
Several labor unions and women’s rights activists have issued a joint statement regarding next year’s wages, declaring that the minimum wage set for workers and wage earners “should not be less than 600 million rials (approximately 666 USD).”
They criticized the fact that wages lower than the real cost of living constitute a “crime” and warned that “this year, the situation is more critical than ever.” They wrote: “The ruthless monster of inflation has turned our lives into a nightmare.”
In one part of the statement, they emphasized: “Given the soaring costs in dollars and the tsunami of price hikes, the continuous devaluation of wages, the prevention of wage increases in line with inflation throughout the year, and postponing it to a single adjustment at year-end, any percentage increase is rendered ineffective and meaningless.”
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Sharp Price Increases Ahead of Nowruz; Iran’s Economic Crisis Worsens
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With the approach of the final days of the Iranian year (March 21), a new wave of price hikes has emerged in the food and essential goods market, while the Iranian regime has prioritized “punitive actions against businesses” instead of addressing the root causes of inflation.
Some experts believe that the regime’s security-driven and punitive approach to market regulation stems from its inability to control inflation.
In this regard, the website Eghtesaad24 wrote that it is unclear whether the government’s plans for market regulation ahead of Nowruz only involve “stronger enforcement of price control measures and fines for shopkeepers” or if they also include broader plans such as increasing the supply of quality goods in all sectors to bring down prices.
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Paris Exhibition Exposes Iran’s Human Rights Violations
Paris, March 7, 2025 – Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) hosted an exhibition in Paris to spotlight the Iranian regime’s escalating human rights violations and show solidarity with the ongoing Iranian Revolution.
#Paris Exhibition Exposes #Iran’s #HumanRightsViolations #StopExecutionsInIran #FreePoliticalPrisoners #FreeIran2025 https://t.co/MjXRcSKXL6
— Iran Freedom (@4FreedominIran) March 8, 2025
The event featured a powerful display of photographs and literature documenting the regime’s oppression, particularly the surge in executions targeting political prisoners, many affiliated with the PMOI. Cases of arbitrary arrests, torture, and death sentences underscored Iran’s dire human rights situation.
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Copenhagen Rally: MEK Supporters Denounce Executions, Urge Action Against Iranian Regime
Copenhagen, Denmark – March 6, 2025: Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) gathered for a rally and exhibition to denounce the death sentences imposed on political prisoners linked to the PMOI. The demonstration shed light on the urgent situation of detainees, especially Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, who face imminent execution. Protesters called for the immediate release of all political prisoners held by the Iranian regime.
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Also, read Iran News in Brief – March 8 , 2025