Let's talk Iran - May 14, 2021
IRAN’S 1988 MASSACRE
How Many More Must Die Before UN Investigates Iran’s 1988 Massacre?
Is it possible to simply erase a massacre of 30,000 people from memory and pretend it never happened? That’s what the Iranian authorities are trying to do to cover up the 1988 massacre of political prisoners.
In recent weeks, to the shock of victims’ families, authorities have begun building over Iran’s most famous mass grave at the Khavaran cemetery near the capital where thousands of families go to mourn their loved ones who were buried there following a nationwide purge of political prisoners in 1988. LINK
The UN Must Open An Inquiry Into Iran’s 1988 Massacre
The UN must open an inquiry into the horrendous mass murder of political dissidents by Iran’s regime in 1988. It is long overdue. That is a call that dozens of former UN officials and international human rights experts made to the UN this month.
ran’s “summer of blood” in 1988 took place after former regime supreme leader Khomeini issued a “fatwa,” or religious decree, ordering the execution of MEK supporters who insisted on their democratic ideals. In a few short months, “death committees” rounded up tens of thousands of political prisoners and executed them. The bodies of the victims were dumped into mass graves across the country. LINK
Iran: Three Decades After Massacre of Political Prisoners, Iranian Regime Still Exercises Impunity
Iran: Three decades after the summer 1988 massacre of over 30,000 political prisoners, the ruling mullahs' regime continues its crimes with impunity as the int'l community remains silent. LINK
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Iranians to the Biden Administration: Do Not Lift Sanctions on Iran
The Biden administration is considering easing sanctions on Iran's regime before reaching a nuclear agreement, jeopardizing national security interests of the U.S. and its Middle East allies. The Iranian people also consider such a move to be dangerous. LINK
Iran’s Supreme Leader invests in Lebanese banking sector, files revealed
Information leaked by an anonymous hacking group indicates that Iran’s dictator Ali Khamenei and state institutions under his command have heavily invested in the financial arm of the Hezbollah terrorist group. LINK
IRAN’S JUNE 18 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Iran’s people not impressed by fake politicians running for elections
Iran's regime is deeply concerned of a massive boycott of its sham presidential election on June 18.
"cold and silent atmosphere of the election"
"people’s discouragement, especially the youth, from politics"
"ignoring the ballot boxes" LINK
Iran’s Presidential Election, a Step Beyond Electoral Engineering
One of the most important issues now in Iran’s political spectrum is the upcoming June 18 presidential election. More than ever before Tehran’s clerical rulers fear the results and consequences of these elections, Iran experts say. LINK
OTHER
Iran: Five Deaths and Injuries by Security Forces in 48 Hours
Iran's authorities killed and injured at least five people within 48 hours, including a five-year-old boy, activists say. Meanwhile, the regime has intensified oppressive measures in the weeks leading up to the presidential election. LINK
Canada slams 'unconscionable' Iran conduct since airliner shootdown
Canada on Thursday condemned Iran's "unconscionable" conduct since regime forces shot down an airliner last year, killing 176 people, including dozens of Canadians, and vowed to keep pressing for answers as to what really happened.
The comments by Foreign Minister Marc Garneau were among the strongest Ottawa has made about the January 2020 disaster. LINK
