Volume: 1 - Issue:  386
09 May 2013
Iran Update

Greetings!

 

We are delighted to present you with the current issue of Iran Update, a publication of International Solidarity for Democratic Change in Iran (ISDCI).  You can see ISDCI's latest events on our website at: International Conferences 

Iran's journalists in chains
Iran's journalists in chains
Iran's worsening crackdown on journalists
The Washington Post
Journalism can be a tough gig for Iranians, who face secrecy and the risk of retribution, and it seems to be getting tougher.  Read On...
Iran: 11 prisoners hanged
NCRI
The Iranian regime has hanged 11 prisoners on Wednesday (May 8) in Qezelhesar prison. Read On...
Senate Bill Would Halt Iran's Access to an Estimated $100 Billion in Cash
The New York Times
Seeking to escalate pressure on Iran, a bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation on Wednesday that would deny the Iranian government access to its foreign exchange reserves parked in the banks of other countries, estimated to be worth as much as $100 billion, mostly in euros.  Read On...
Khamenei's to prevent Rafsanjani from running
NCRI
As the election masquerade approaches, fighting between rival factions within the regime reaches new heights every day. The Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, acutely concerned about future of his regime, is poised to eliminate rival factions by limiting candidates to that of his own faction in a bit to avert tensions and crisis.  Read On...
Iran's coming elections will test Khamenei's regime
The Independent


Provoking political dispute in the run up to elections has been declared treasonous
Read On...

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