Iran Crisis Update, January 13, 2023
Some protest organizers in Iran are trying to push the protest movement into a new phase—one that could include more militant activity against the Iranian regime.
Protest activity increased, primarily in Sistan and Baluchistan Province, after a two-day period of no recorded protests in Iran. At least five protests occurred in five cities across two provinces.
Nour News Agency published an article denying speculation that Ali Shamkhani will leave his position as Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) secretary.
President Ebrahim Raisi argued that women who do not fully wear the hijab could still support the regime and revolution.
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Iran Crisis Update, January 14, 2023
The Iranian judiciary announced the execution of Alireza Akbari—a former deputy defense minister and British-Iranian dual national.
The potential replacement of Ali Shamkhani as SNSC secretary could have profound implications for the development and implementation of Iranian security policy domestically and abroad.
Some protest organizers have called for pro-Pahlavi demonstrations on January 16 to commemorate the anniversary of the Shah leaving Iran in 1979.
At least two protests occurred in two cities across two provinces.
An LEC officer died in a hospital due to injuries he sustained in a clash with armed smugglers in Markazi Province days prior.
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