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Iran News in Brief-Articles and Videos Iran News in Brief – April 22, 2026
Written by Sedighe Shahrokhi
22nd April 2026
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NCRI supporters rallied outside the mullahs’ regime embassy to honor the executed PMOI members Hamed Validi and Nima Shahi on Apr 20, 2026 THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS UPDATE: 07:30 AM CEST
Who Are the Resistance Units in Iran?
History has repeatedly shown that, despite the military power and advanced technology of repressive forces, they are ultimately unable to eradicate an organized movement that is deeply rooted in society and founded on the ideal of freedom.
Since 2016, a new phenomenon has emerged in the struggle of the Iranian people against authoritarianism: the “Resistance Units.” This network was created by the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI), the main opposition force.
Over nearly a decade, these units have reached a significant level of organization. At the same time, Iranian authorities have tried by all means to prevent the international community from fully recognizing the existence and expansion of this network across the country.
A striking example of their activities is the operation of February 23, 2026, carried out shortly before the outbreak of the war. During this operation, around 250 individuals linked to the Resistance Units attacked a highly secured complex associated with Ali Khamenei. According to available information, about one hundred people were killed or arrested, while another 150 managed to withdraw. It appears that government forces suffered significant losses. In addition, the identities of 82 individuals who were killed or arrested (aged 18 to 69) were reportedly transmitted to the United Nations.
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Iran’s Regime Executes Another Youth from Recent Nationwide Uprising
On the morning of Tuesday, April 21, the Iran’s regime hanged Amir Ali Mirjafari, a 24-year-old student and computer technician, in Tehran. Mirjafari was a rebellious youth who had been arrested during the massive December-January uprisings.
Iran’s brutal regime continues to utilize its killing machine to exact revenge on the courageous youths who brought the ruling establishment to its knees during the recent nationwide protests. In a desperate bid to terrorize the public and delay the next inevitable uprising, the regime has launched a fresh execution spree across its prisons.
Following his arrest by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Intelligence Organization, the regime’s judiciary subjected Mirjafari to a slew of fabricated charges. The judiciary’s Mizan News Agency labeled him a “leader of anti-security actions” and “one of the leaders of the enemy’s collaborative network.”
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Iranians Abroad Face Coordinated Intimidation—Including from Monarchist Networks
A recent report by Dutch public broadcaster NOS highlights a disturbing trend: Iranian dissidents living in Europe are increasingly subjected to threats, intimidation, and harassment—not only by agents linked to Tehran, but also by networks associated with monarchist factions aligned with Reza Pahlavi.
The investigation documents how a segment of the Iranian diaspora, particularly in countries such as the Netherlands and Belgium, has become the target of coordinated campaigns of intimidation. These actions include online harassment, public defamation, and, in some cases, direct physical threats.
Central to the report is a Telegram channel known as “The Mercenaries,” where more than 170 Iranians residing in the Netherlands and Belgium have reportedly been listed, labeled as “accomplices of the regime.” Those targeted include lawyers, academics, and journalists—individuals with no formal ties to the Iranian government but who are critical of monarchist narratives.
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Iran Regime Expands “Tiered Internet” Policy with Selective Access for Businesses
Amid mounting criticism over unequal internet access in Iran, officials of the Iran regime have unveiled a new plan that formalizes selective connectivity under the label of “International Stable Internet.” The initiative, approved by the Supreme National Security Council, is being presented as a measure to support economic activity—but critics argue it entrenches a system of digital discrimination. Reza Alizadeh, head of the Parliament’s Industries and Mines Commission, announced that the plan will initially grant stable international internet access to holders of commercial cards—primarily business owners and exporters—subject to unspecified “security considerations.” In later phases, access will be extended to organizations involved in industry, production, and trade.
While Alizadeh repeatedly emphasized the plan’s role in facilitating business operations and removing restrictions for economic actors, he made no reference to restoring access for the general public, which has faced severe internet disruptions for weeks. Iran has now experienced more than 50 days of widespread internet restrictions, with independent monitoring group NetBlocks confirming that ordinary citizens largely remain disconnected from the global network.
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Bread Shortages and Soaring Prices Deepen Economic Strain in Iran
Reports from across Iran indicate a worsening shortage of bread, one of the country’s most essential food staples, as citizens face growing difficulty accessing affordable supplies. Sharp price increases and disruptions in flour distribution have intensified pressure on households already struggling under high inflation.
Residents in multiple regions describe long queues at bakeries and limited availability. In Malard, west of Tehran, one citizen reported that many bakeries are facing flour shortages and are unable to meet the high demand, leaving people waiting in extended lines for basic provisions.
Others point to dramatic price hikes following the recent conflict involving the Iran regime. According to citizen reports, the price of traditional flatbreads has surged well beyond official rates. Barbari bread is reportedly being sold for around 25,000 tomans, while Sangak has reached 35,000 tomans—figures significantly higher than the government’s last approved prices of approximately 5,500 and 7,600 tomans, respectively.
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Iran Regime Refuses Direct Aid for War-Damaged Homes, Reviving Longstanding Pattern of Neglect
As the human and material costs of the recent conflict involving the Iran regime continue to unfold, growing numbers of citizens are voicing frustration over the government’s refusal to provide direct financial support for rebuilding destroyed homes. The situation has reignited criticism of what many see as a longstanding pattern: mobilizing the country into conflict while leaving ordinary people to bear the consequences. Reports from Tehran indicate that a newly proposed reconstruction plan has deepened a sense of abandonment among residents who expected the state to assume responsibility for damages caused by war. Instead, the government has opted against direct compensation, despite earlier rhetoric suggesting a commitment to recovery and support.
According to official estimates cited by state-affiliated media, tens of thousands of residential units have been affected. One provincial official reported that nearly 40,000 housing units in Tehran province alone sustained damage. Other assessments suggest that around 45,000 residential and non-residential properties were impacted during the conflict, with approximately 1,000 units requiring complete reconstruction.
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How Do the Children of Iranian Regime Officials Manage Smuggled Wealth?
Sky News published a report on April 19 about the children of Iran’s ruling elites, who are known as “Aghazadehs” and, as people call them, “parasite-born.”
The decision by the government of Dominica to revoke the citizenship of one of the children of Iranian regime officials, Abolfazl Shamkhani, son of Ali Shamkhani, a senior official and former secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has revealed a new dimension of financial influence networks through which the children of Iran’s ruling elites are believed to manage vast sums of money abroad; this comes amid growing accusations that they serve as fronts for managing wealth linked to the Iranian regime and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Dominica’s decision to revoke Shamkhani’s citizenship came after he was accused of concealing key information when applying for what is known as a golden passport. An investigation by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project found that he had obtained citizenship under the alias Sami Haik before the data manipulation was exposed and his citizenship was subsequently revoked.
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The Collapse of Livelihoods in Tehran; Housing Rent Has Become a Nightmare
An examination of rental listings in Tehran’s Districts 4 and 5 shows that the average asking rates in April have reached about 10 billion rials as a deposit and 310 million rials in monthly rent (approximately $6,700 and $205); heavy and shocking figures that clearly demonstrate the depth of the housing crisis and the growing inability of households to secure shelter.
This is while the minimum wage of a worker with two children barely reaches about $100 per month.
In these two districts, unlike the overall city average where the main pressure is more concentrated on the deposit, landlords have assigned approximately equal weight to the deposit and monthly rent. The average size of the units offered is 91 square meters, and the average building age is reported to be 5.5 years.
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Iranian Resistance Supporters Rally in The Hague to Protest Executions in Iran Iranian Resistance Supporters Rally in The Hague to Protest Executions in Iran–April 20, 2026 Watch this video on YouTube
The Hague, Netherlands – April 20 2026: Supporters of the Iranian Resistance held a rally outside the Iranian regime’s embassy to protest the execution of PMOI political prisoners Hamed Validi and Mohammad (Nima) Masoom Shahi, who were executed by the Iranian regime on April 20.
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Iranian Resistance Supporters Rally in Toronto and Vancouver to Protest Executions in Iran Iranian Resistance Supporters Rally in Toronto and Vancouver to Protest Executions in Iran–April 20 Watch this video on YouTube
Canada – April 20, 2026: Supporters of the Iranian Resistance held rallies in Toronto and Vancouver to protest the execution of PMOI political prisoners Hamed Validi and Mohammad (Nima) Masoom Shahi, who were executed by the Iranian regime on April 20.
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Bern Protest Condemns IRGC Attacks on Iranian Kurdish Parties and Executions, Calls for Firm Action Bern Protest Condemns IRGC Attacks on Iranian Kurdish Parties and Executions, Calls for Firm Action Watch this video on YouTube
Bern, Switzerland — April 18, 2026 — Once again, supporters of the Iranian Resistance, along with Kurdish, Baluch, and other Iranian communities, held a protest in front of the regime’s embassy, condemning the IRGC’s terrorist attacks on the headquarters of Iranian Kurdish parties. They also protested the execution of political prisoners in Iran.
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