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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 worsening crackdown on journalists The Washington Post
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| 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... 
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| Iran: 11 prisoners hanged NCRI | 
| The Iranian regime has hanged 11 prisoners on Wednesday (May 8) in Qezelhesar prison. Read On... 
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|  Senate Bill Would Halt Iran's Access to an Estimated $100 Billion in Cash The New York Times
 
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| 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... 
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|  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... 
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|  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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