Let's talk Iran - April 1, 2021
NUCLEAR
Don’t Let a Nuclear Deal Distract From Iran’s Regional Troublemaking
"By maintaining a strong posture towards Iran, the administration can restore faith in America’s commitment to democracy and help orchestrate a more peaceful balance of power in the Middle East." LINK
Iran adds advanced machines enriching underground at Natanz: IAEA
Iran has begun enriching uranium with a fourth cascade, or cluster, of advanced IR-2m machines at its underground Natanz plant, a report by the U.N. atomic watchdog shows.
As long as Tehran sees signs of appeasement from Washington, these and other malign measures will only increase. LINK
The Biden Administration Can’t Afford To Walk Into Iran’s Trap
Iran's regime only responds to strength. Instead of capitulation, the Biden team must show Khamenei what four more years of pressure would look like.
Excellent read by former U.S. State Dept. Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus. LINK
Iran’s diplomatic strategy of hostage-taking
As long as Tehran see signs of appeasement from the West the regime will continue pursuing foreign policy objectives through the practice of taking innocent people hostage. LINK
TERRORISM
International Pressure Can Convince Iran-Backed Houthis to Accept Peace
In response to Saudi Arabia's recent ceasefire proposal, the Houthis in Yemen have, unsurprisingly, only increased attacks against civilian targets. LINK
Yemeni military court tries Iranian officer on espionage, war crimes
A Yemeni military court held a public session to hear charges against an officer of Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) accused of espionage and war crimes. The defendant was formally charged of being complicit in crimes with the Tehran-backed Houthi militia. LINK
ECONOMY
Iran: Agreement With China Shows the Mullahs Will Sacrifice the Entire Country for Power
Iran's regime is willing to sacrifice anything that doesn’t directly serve its goal. And as the agreement with China indicates, Tehran is even willing to sacrifice the country’s autonomy if it means the ruling system will live another day. LINK
Women brutalized on 3rd day of protests against Iran/China deal
Security forces, which included non-Iranian mercenaries, attacked the protesters and assaulted them with batons. They brutalized the elderly and young children. LINK
Video report: Iranians protest to the Iran-China 25-year agreement in several cities
The protests continued in several other cities, including in the western city of Kermanshah and southwestern city of Kazerun. LINK
How the Iranian regime is failing the economy
Iran's dictator Ali Khamenei "intends to plunder people’s wealth through deception. The Iranian people and the international community should prevent Khamenei and his regime from devastating Iran’s economy and people’s lives.” LINK
Iran Attempts To Block Internet To Stop Protests
Iran's officials have increased their efforts to censor internet content and block social media in order to stop people from learning about protests or organizing future ones, as the situation in Iran becomes more explosive. LINK