Growing unrest in Iran: Demands for justice and freedom echo across the nation
Protests against the regime in Iran have reached a fever pitch, with retirees, pensioners, and other citizens from various industries joining the anti-regime rallies across the country.
Demonstrations have spread to at least 282 cities, in response to destructive economic policies and a recent surge in executions, with at least 81 inmates executed since April 21.
The People’s Mojahedin of Iran (PMOI/MEK) reports over 750 people have been killed, and more than 30,000 arrested by the regime’s forces. Meanwhile, courageous youths attacked an IRGC Basij base in the city of Fuman, Northern Iran, in response to the brutal executions ordered by Khamenei, including six in Kerman on Saturday alone.
Citizens from Karaj and Shahrak-e Bagheri in Tehran have been chanting anti-regime slogans, such as “Down with Khamenei!” and “This is the year Seyed Ali (Khamenei) is overthrown!”
Iran Protests at a Glance- Sunday, May 14, 2023 #IranRevoIution #IranProtests pic.twitter.com/vVyuZmbzWe
— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) May 15, 2023
Families of inmates on death row have been gathering outside prisons and judicial buildings, protesting the upcoming executions. Authorities have resorted to firing tear gas to disperse these gatherings, but the protesters remain undeterred, chanting slogans such as “Down with the dictator!” and “This is the last message: another execution and there will be another uprising!”
Regime authorities reportedly executed two inmates in Khorramabad Central Prison, Lorestan Province, on Monday. Families of death row inmates in Tehran and Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province, rallied outside the regime’s judiciary and the city prison respectively, demanding an end to the executions. Children held signs reading “Don’t execute my father!”, while others held placards saying “No to executions!”
May 14 – Fuman, Gilan Province, northern #Iran
Brave youths attacked an IRGC paramilitary Basij base in response to the regime’s brutal executions under the direct orders of regime Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.#IranRevolution pic.twitter.com/QZFDPREgos— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) May 15, 2023
In an alarming development, Mojtaba Ghahremani, head of the regime’s judiciary in Hormozgan Province, announced that five inmates were hanged on Monday in different prisons in Bandar Abbas. The Hengaw Organization for Human Rights reports a total of 240 prisoners have been executed in 2023, including nine political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, five women, and five foreign nationals.
Retirees of the regime’s telecom industry began a new wave of protests on Monday in cities across western Iran, protesting against the regime’s policies. They join pensioners and retirees who have been protesting their deteriorating living conditions due to inadequate government pensions and the devaluation of the rial, Iran’s national currency.
May 15 – Khorramabad, western #Iran
Retirees and pensioners of the regime's telecom industry from across Lorestan Province were protesting low pensions and poor economic conditions.#IranProtests2023 pic.twitter.com/FV3wTqsENA— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) May 15, 2023
Meanwhile, workers of the IGC company in the Dashte Abbas area of Dehloran, Ilam Province, have been on strike for 26 days due to unpaid wages, despite ongoing pressures and threats from the regime.
In a shocking act, regime operatives reportedly launched a chemical gas attack on the all-girls Alizadeh High School in Sanandaj, with numerous students poisoned and transferred to medical centers for treatment.
May 14 – Shush, southwest #iran
Retirees and pensioners of Shush and Haft Tappeh are holding a gathering demanding their rights while protesting their low pensions.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/gkmAGoHGoA— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) May 14, 2023
The situation remains volatile as more citizens join the protests against the regime’s policies and human rights abuses, calling for an end to the brutality and demanding their rights to a fair and decent life.
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