Workers Protest Across Iran + State TV Censors Ghalibaf
No One Held Accountable for Setting Forests Ablaze and the Deaths of Firefighters
Taghi Changalvaei, a farmer from Asadabad village in Behbahan and a volunteer firefighter, lost his life to severe burns while climbing the heights of the “Badiil” no-hunting zone to extinguish a wildfire before a rescue helicopter could reach him. He is the 26th volunteer firefighter since 2019 to fall victim to the devastating wildfires plaguing the Zagros forests.
According to a report by the Iranian Parliament’s Research Center, 90% of forest fires in Iran are caused by human error, spanning both negligent and intentional acts.
Experts point out that poachers, land grabbers, farmers, and industrial actors often intentionally set fire to forests due to conflicts of interest. Despite the surge in arson, the judiciary has shown zero urgency in identifying or convicting the perpetrators.
‘What System?’: Iranians Say Crime Is Soaring After The War
During the 40-day war and the missile and drone strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, many police stations, criminal investigation bureaus (Agahi), Basij bases, and checkpoints were targeted. Many of these locations played active roles in suppressing street protests; however, they also handled routine civic cases such as home burglaries, mobile phone thefts, purse snatchings, street brawls, and harassment complaints.
Following the destruction of these law enforcement buildings, the Islamic Republic’s police force claimed that “the people’s business will not be left hanging” and that urban “service desks” and “police trailers” set up across cities would address and handle citizens’ legal needs. In interviews with IranWire, citizens shared their firsthand accounts of pursuing law enforcement cases during and after the war.
Iran Reveals Top Officials Who Approved Strategic Deal With US
Mohammad Jafar Ghaempaneh, the Executive Vice President of Iran, has for the first time disclosed the names of the officials within the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) who voted in favor of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding. He noted that the agreement was finalized after securing the required votes and receiving authorization from Mojtaba Khamenei, the third Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic.
On Tuesday, Ghaempaneh stated that, under the direct order of the Supreme Leader, the SNSC meeting was convened in the presence of senior military commanders. It was mandated that the agreement would be approved if it secured the backing of at least three-quarters of the council members.
He added that, out of the 11 members present at the session, “except for one person, everyone voted in favor of the agreement.”
Iran Parliament Accuses State TV of Censorship After Ghalibaf Interview Cut Short
The abrupt interruption of a televised interview featuring Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Parliament and head of the Islamic Republic’s negotiating team, has drawn an official response from the parliament’s media center. The center issued a statement declaring that key portions of the interview covering the war, the Strait of Hormuz, and the memorandum of understanding with the United States were withheld from broadcast by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) without prior coordination.
According to the parliament’s media center, the interview was recorded in coordination with the IRIB “in alignment with the Supreme Leader’s directive to pursue the provisions of the Islamabad Memorandum” and to provide an official report to the public. The footage was delivered to the broadcaster more than two hours before its scheduled airtime, yet the broadcast was suddenly cut short mid-program.
Criticizing the IRIB’s conduct, the media center noted that even if a decision had been made to censor parts of the interview, “the bare minimum expectation” was that the issue should have been coordinated with the parliament’s media team before airtime.
Pezeshkian Says Iran-US Memorandum Had Khamenei’s Full Approval
President Masoud Pezeshkian states that all stages of the negotiations leading to the memorandum of understanding between the Islamic Republic and the United States were conducted with the “complete and continuous coordination” of Mojtaba Khamenei, the third Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, and that the agreement was approved after being reviewed by security agencies and the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).
On Tuesday, June 30, during a meeting with members of the Society of Seminary Teachers of Qom, Pezeshkian reacted to mounting criticism surrounding the recent Iran-US memorandum, accusing domestic opponents of the agreement of “aligning themselves with the psychological operations of hostile media.”
He stated: “All stages of the negotiations were carried out in complete and continuous coordination with the Leader of the Islamic Republic.”
Iran Says It Is Ready for War if US Fails to Fulfil Commitments
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, addressed the implementation process of the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, stating that the Islamic Republic is currently pursuing the execution of Article 13 of the agreement. He warned that if the opposing side fails to fulfill its commitments, Iran stands ready for war.
On Tuesday evening, June 30, during a televised interview with IRIB, Ghalibaf stated: “We are pursuing the negotiation process for the implementation of Article 13 of the memorandum of understanding.” He added: “If they do not wish to fulfill their commitments through dialogue, we are ready for war.”
New Details Emerge on Deadly IRGC Shooting in Paveh
According to information obtained by IranWire, following the attack on Monday evening, June 29, in Paveh, a third individual was wounded in addition to the two local IRGC members who were killed.
An informed source identified the third individual as “Sirus Darvishi” and told IranWire that the three individuals were targeted near their residences in the Mirabad area.
This morning, state news agencies, quoting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Kermanshah Province, confirmed the deaths of “Borhan Karisani” and “Khaled Khaledi.” The statement made no mention of the third wounded individual.
Major Cybersecurity Failure: Four Largest Iranian Banks Face 3rd Week of Outages
It has been more than 14 days since network disruptions began crippling the service infrastructure of several major Iranian banks, including Bank Saderat, Bank Tejarat, Bank Melli, and the Export Development Bank of Iran. The technical issues remain unresolved, severely hindering the delivery of day-to-day banking services.
Throughout this period, public accounts have pointed to continuous system slowness, outright outages, and instability across banking platforms. This persists despite banking officials repeatedly claiming over the past few days that the issues have either been resolved or are on the verge of being fixed.
The protracted crisis has severely disrupted daily financial operations for millions of citizens, directly impacting:
Iran To Confiscate Former Political Prisoner’s Family Home
The asset confiscation case against Seyed Javad Seyedi, a former political prisoner, has entered the enforcement stage. With the initiation of this process, his late father’s family home now faces imminent confiscation. The ruling was issued based on Article 49 of the Constitution and is linked to the case of his father, Hossein Seyedi, a political prisoner executed during the 1980s.
According to information published by HRANA, Seyed Javad Seyedi’s case has been referred to Branch 1 of the Special Criminal Enforcement Bureau for Article 49 of the Constitution in Tehran, and he has been officially notified. With the case entering the execution phase, the process to confiscate his inherited share of the family home has commenced.
Iranian Political Prisoner Attacked by Inmates Inside Prison Ward
Mohammad Reza Morad Behrouzi, a political prisoner held at Choobindar Prison in Qazvin, sustained physical injuries and was transferred to a hospital for treatment after being assaulted by several inmates following his relocation to a detention ward.
According to a report by HRANA, the incident occurred on the evening of Monday, June 29, after Mr. Morad Behrouzi was moved to Ward 2 of the detention facility at Choobindar Prison. The report notes that he was being held in this ward in direct violation of the principle of separation of crimes, which led to him being attacked by some inmates.
As a result of the altercation, Mohammad Reza Morad Behrouzi suffered facial lacerations, as well as injuries to his hand and ribs. Following the assault, he was transferred to Shahid Rajaee Hospital in Qazvin, where he is currently undergoing medical treatment.
Civil Rights Activist Returns to Evin Prison With Toddler Daughter
The HRANA news agency reported on Monday, June 29, that civil rights activist Rezvaneh Ahmadkhanbeigi returned to Evin Prison on Monday to serve the remainder of her prison sentence, accompanied by her toddler daughter.
According to HRANA’s report, Rezvaneh Ahmadkhanbeigi was sent to Evin Prison alongside her daughter, Mehfar Lalezari, who is less than two years old, to continue serving her prison sentence.
The civil rights activist had previously been granted medical leave from Evin Prison on September 18, 2024, to give birth.
Baháʼí Translator Held Without Charge for Over 95 Days in Iran
With more than 95 days having passed since the temporary arrest of Behzad Yazdani, a Baháʼí translator and editor, he remains held in the quarantine section of Adelabad Prison in Shiraz without any legal resolution or formal judicial processing of his case.
An informed source spoke regarding his situation, stating: “Despite the passage of over three months and repeated inquiries by his family, no progress has been made in the judicial handling of Behzad’s case. The responsible authorities have offered no answers to the family’s follow-ups, and no official order regarding the extension of his temporary detention has been communicated to them.”
According to reports received, Yazdani has developed physical ailments, including back pain, due to the substandard conditions of the prison. Despite his clear need for treatment, he continues to be denied access to proper medical services and facilities.