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On Tuesday, September 24, thousands of Iranian-Americans and supporters of the Iranian Resistance gathered in New York to protest the presence of the Iranian regime President Masoud Pezeshkian at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The demonstration, widely covered by several media outlets in USA and international media, drew a diverse crowd of all ages, condemning the regime’s human rights abuses and oppressive policies. The rally, held in tandem with speeches by global leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, was a powerful display of opposition to the Iranian regime. Protesters held banners and placards, voicing their demand for an end to the theocratic rule in Iran. https://tinyurl.com/bdk9ydt8

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The killing of Hassan Nasrallah, leader of Hezbollah, along with a senior commander of Iran’s Quds Force and several other militia leaders tied to Tehran, has sparked a wave of official statements from Iran’s ruling figures, once again shedding light on the regime’s internal dynamics and unified stance on regional conflicts. Despite internal rivalries and competing claims of moderation, every major political faction in Iran came together to express their unwavering support for Hezbollah and what they call the “Axis of Resistance.” Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, increasingly cautious in his public remarks, addressed the nation through state television, stating, “The Zionist criminals should know that they are far too small to cause significant harm to Hezbollah’s solid structure. All the forces of resistance in the region stand alongside Hezbollah and support it. The destiny of this region will be determined by the resistance forces, led by Hezbollah with pride.”  https://tinyurl.com/522btw4w

 On the other hand, during a public session on September 29, Mohammad Manan Raisi, a member of Iran’s parliament, openly criticized this inaction, suggesting it has severely damaged morale within the regime. “More than two months have passed since the Supreme Leader’s call for blood vengeance for martyr Haniyeh, and we still haven’t seen any effective movement,” Raisi lamented. He warned that this lack of response has “melted public trust in the regime both inside the country and across the Islamic world.” https://tinyurl.com/mu5p9mur

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Sarvnaz Ahmadi, who holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Rehabilitation Sciences in Velenjak in Iran and political prisoner suffers from a neurological condition, recently experienced another severe nervous attack. Despite her deteriorating physical health, she has continued her medication strike. This strike has caused her to suffer from persistent headaches, insomnia, and severe muscle spasms. On the seventeenth day of her strike, she remains defiant, refusing both her regular medication and sedatives. As a result, she is enduring chronic pain, and the recurrence of her nervous attacks is a looming threat. Sarvnaz Ahmadi was arrested during the nationwide protests in 2022. After a period of detention, she was released on bail but was re-arrested on April 27, 2023, at the home of teacher activist Mohammad Habibi. Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced her to five years in prison for “collusion and assembly against national security” and an additional year for “propaganda against the regime.” This sentence was later reduced to 3.5 years by Branch 36 of the Tehran Court of Appeals. https://tinyurl.com/3h4x3692

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The Iranian regime’s Guardian Council finally confirmed the Hijab and Chastity bill on September 18. The controversial Hijab and Chastity bill is now ready to be implemented, marking a decisive step in the government’s efforts to tighten women’s dress code controls. The chair of the Judicial and Legal Committee of the mullahs’ parliament, Mousa Ghazanfarabadi, emphasized the bill’s importance and urged all government bodies to cooperate in its enforcement. One of the key changes that stands out is the substantial increase in fines for those violating the law. Fines will now be significantly higher, following government approval of raised penalties. The scope of the Hijab and Chastity bill also extends to private individuals and vehicles, which has raised concerns about personal privacy and autonomy. https://tinyurl.com/4ntcxs7x