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Honoring Six Decades of Resilience: Iranians in Toronto Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the PMOI
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Iranian political prisoners mark PMOI’s 60th anniversary with vow to topple regime
In an act of defiance from within the clerical regime’s dungeons, 419 political prisoners across 63 different prisons, joined by 323 recently released activists, have issued a joint statement to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK).
The message, smuggled out from the heart of the regime’s oppressive apparatus, serves as a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of resistance and the deep-rooted support for the PMOI as the principal opposition to the ruling theocracy.
PMOI Secretary General Zahra Merrikhi: Sixty years of resistance and sacrifice for freedom in Iran
Hail to the great Mohammad Hanifnejad and his comrades Saeed Mohsen and Asghar Badizadegan. Souls and minds filled with goodness and purity, each a symbol of wisdom, foresight, compassion, sincerity, and noble character.
Their teachings, engraved in the conscience of Iranian society with their precious blood, placed truthfulness and sacrifice as the highest virtues.
Though materially empty-handed, they possessed immense spiritual strength in awakening a forgotten humanity that had lost sight of its true power.
Gohar Taheri, 52, Executed in the Prison of Zanjan
At dawn on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, a woman was hanged in the Prison of Zanjan. Gohar Taheri Aghdam was 52 years old and came from Zanjan. Gohar Taheri Aghdam had been imprisoned six years ago and convicted of murder. The execution of Gohar Taheri Aghdam brings the total number of women executed in Iran in 2025 to 33. Iran holds the grim record for the highest number of women executed globally. According to data compiled by the Women’s Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), at least 296 women have been executed in Iran since 2007.
Bojnourd Prison: Female Prisoners Detained under Systematic Repression
Bojnourd Prison, located in North Khorasan Province is one of the main detention centers for women in this province. In recent years, it has become a center of repression, psychological pressure, and the systematic violation of the rights of female prisoners. Women held in this facility are forced to endure inhumane conditions, deprived of basic rights, and subjected to an environment saturated with stress and humiliation. Since the appointment of Reza Estaji as the director of Bojnourd Prison, psychological pressures and restrictions imposed on female inmates have escalated. At the same time, Mousavi, head of the women’s ward, has enforced harsh restrictions and constant humiliation, making life unbearable for the prisoners.
Iran: Hassan Rouhani Admits $500 Billion Nuclear Loss
According to the state-run Asia News on Thursday, September 4, 2025, Hassan Rouhani admitted in a meeting with his advisers that “the opposition of hardliners in 2021 to the revival of the JCPOA caused Iran a loss of $500 billion.” He claimed that agreements were ready during Biden’s presidency, and their implementation could have prevented the 12-day conflict and the snapback issue.
Rouhani’s new admission about the “$500 billion loss from nuclear-related sanctions” is not an ordinary remark but a serious warning for the fragile structure of power within the clerical regime. His words are not merely an economic calculation but a clear sign of deepening rifts and confrontations at the highest levels of power, where the battle for survival is increasingly fought in the media spotlight.
Be the Voice of the People of Iran: Mass Rally in Brussels
Iranians and supporters of resistance to gather in Brussels on September 6, 2025, calling for freedom, democracy, and accountability for Tehran’s crimes.
On September 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM CEST, Iranians and supporters of freedom will gather in Brussels for a major rally under the banner “Be the Voice of the People of Iran.” The demonstration comes at a critical moment, as the Iranian regime intensifies its repression at home and fuels conflict abroad.
Inside Iran, executions have surged and peaceful protests by workers, retirees, and women are met with brutal crackdowns. The regime, weakened by heavy losses in the 12-Day war and growing international isolation, has escalated its reliance on violence and censorship to maintain power.
Iranian Regime Parliament Pushes Nuclear Escalation as U.S. Senator Urges Enforcement of European Sanctions
On September 2, Iran’s regime-controlled parliament issued a statement demanding expanded defense capabilities and greater financial support for the armed forces under Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The move underscores Tehran’s determination to double down on militarization and nuclear escalation rather than compromise with the international community.
The statement urged full funding for missile, drone, cyber, and air defense programs, as well as benefits for armed forces personnel and retirees. Sixty members of parliament also signed a letter to the regime’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejecting negotiations with the United States and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), calling instead for Iran’s immediate withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Iranian Regime Outlets Reveal Deep Fears of Public Unrest and Isolation
New proposals by IRGC- and Supreme Leader–linked media highlight Tehran’s attempts to tighten control over citizens, suppress dissent, and shield itself from international scrutiny. Two Iranian regime-affiliated media outlets published new proposals this week that reveal Tehran’s growing fear of domestic unrest, international isolation, and collapsing legitimacy.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)-affiliated Tasnim News Agency on September 3 called for sweeping changes in governance, economic policy, and media control to help the regime confront what it calls “hybrid warfare.” Tehran defines this as any combination of information, cyber, cultural, social, and military efforts by adversaries to destabilize Iran.
Also, read Iran News in Brief – September 5, 2025