IRANIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF NORTH TEXAS WELCOMES NEWS OF EBRAHIM RAISI’S DEATH.

IACNT; May 21, 2024

Dallas-Texas, the Iranian American Community of North Texas (IACNT) welcomes the news of Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash this past weekend. Raisi, the former President of Iran, played a significant role in the 1988 Massacre, which resulted in the execution of 30,000 political prisoners, most of whom were affiliated with the main Iranian opposition group, the MEK. 

In 1988, the then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued a death decree that led to these mass executions. Ebrahim Raisi, a member of the “Death Commission” responsible for implementing this dreadful fatwa, was never held accountable for his crime against humanity.

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Iran Sanctioned for Missile Attack, U.S. Backs Resistance

April 18, 2024; Dallas Express

The Biden administration has announced new sanctions on the Islamic Republic aimed specifically at its missile and drone programs.

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan announced the sanctions on Tuesday night as part of a coordinated effort with other allies to isolate Iran from missile and drone technology. According to a White House statement, other new sanctions target Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Defense Ministry.

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Ask The Expert: What don't we understand about the Iranians fighting against the Regime?

February 6, 2024; by IACNT staff 

In her appearance on KRLD's Ask The Expert, IACNT Chairwoman, Homeira Hesami, offered insightful perspectives on Iran's significant role as a catalyst for conflict and terrorism in the Middle East. Describing Iran's regime as "the head of the Snake" of war and terrorism, she highlighted the regime's involvement in fueling numerous issues in the region and beyond through its support for extremist groups and destabilizing actions. The Chairwoman emphasized the critical role that Western nations, particularly the United States, play in supporting the Iranian people's aspirations for democratic change. She underscored that backing the Iranian populace in their quest for freedom and democracy can not only lead to positive transformation within Iran but also contribute to fostering global peace and stability.

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Iran ‘using Gaza conflict as cover’ for execution of 127 people since war began

December 2, 2023; The Guardian

Human rights groups record alarming rise in number of prisoners put to death by Tehran regime since 7 October

The Iranian regime has executed more than 127 people, including women and children, since the Hamas attacks of 7 October, according to human rights groups.

According to data collected by Iran Human Rights (IHR) and the Norway-based organisation Hengaw, which have been cross-referenced by the Observer, there has been an alarming rise in executions since the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas.

A third group, Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA), confirmed that there has been a significant increase in executions since the 7 October attacks, stating that on Wednesday last week, the regime executed seven people within a 24-hour period.

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Iran Conducting Influence Operations in the Biden Administration: Report

November 14, 2023; National Review

Iran has been conducting covert influence operations for years in the U.S. and abroad as part of a concerted disinformation campaign that is suspected to be espionage, a congressional briefing and corresponding report revealed Tuesday.

The 82-page report, titled “Iran: The Ayatollah’s Hidden Hand,” details how supreme leader Ali Khamenei and the Iranian regime use operatives in the Biden administration to influence U.S. policy involving the Islamic Republic, building on a Semafor article that was published in September. At the time, it was reported that at least three Iranian agents transitioned from soliciting Tehran’s talking points to working directly on policy under the purview of U.S. special representative for Iran, Rob Malley. In April, Malley’s security clearance was suspended over his alleged mishandling of classified documents.

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