Let's talk Iran - April 25, 2021
NUCLEAR
Iran Disappointed With Nuclear Negotiations, Concerned About an Uprising by the Starving People
Iran’s dictator Ali Khamenei, initially silent about the nuclear talks, broke his silence and made remarks about the negotiations that experts see as a sign of his despair and frustration with the negotiations. LINK
Before lifting Iran sanctions Biden, Blinken, Schumer should remember Nelson Mandela
"The good people of Iran know that any sanctions relief for Iran’s financial services, construction, energy, mining, automotive or petrochemical sectors will directly fund the terrorist activities of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps." LINK
Exclusive: Zarif Claims Soleimani Intervened In Diplomacy, Russia Wanted To Destroy JCPOA
Rest assured this Zarif interview is intentionally released just in time to paint a dovish and innocent image of him as Iran is engaged in nuclear talks with world powers and the regime's June 18 presidential election is just around the corner. LINK
TERRORISM
Iran's terror network in Britain and EU operates with impunity - it must be eradicated
With the US and Iran now embarking on ‘indirect talks' in Vienna, the international community is intently focused on efforts to curb Tehran's prospective acquisition of nuclear weapons. But another aspect of its malign conduct is posing a more immediate threat: Its state-sponsored terrorism, which has reached European soil. LINK
Who Is Mohammad Reza Fallahzadeh, The New Deputy Commander of Iran’s Quds Force?
Fallahzadeh was the IRGC’s second-in-command in Syria, and some reports indicate he was the main commander at the battle of Aleppo, which effectively destroyed Syria’s second-largest city. LINK
Saudi air defenses intercept Houthi explosive drone targeting southern Saudi Arabia
The attack announced early on Sunday comes two days after three bomb-laden drones fired by the Iran-backed Houthis at Saudi Arabia were intercepted, targeting the southern cities of Jazan and Khamis Mushait, the Arab Coalition confirmed.
Reminder:
The U.S. State Dept. recently revoked the Houthis' terrorist designation. This is their response. LINK
Videos surface online reportedly showing Iran-backed Houthi child soldier recruitment
In one clip, young children reportedly from al-Assriyah Modern School in Sana’a act out a play in which a boy is called to war and is killed in battle, supposedly becoming a martyr. The boy’s mother in the play then hands his rifle to another child. LINK
Hezbollah behind shipment of seized Captagon in Saudi Arabia: Independent Persian
There is no doubt that Iran-backed Hezbollah was behind the Captagon drug shipment seized in Saudi Arabia. The source confirmed Hezbollah’s links to narcotics, particularly Captagon pills produced in Syria, and refuted claims by the group's affiliates that it is not involved in the illegal drugs' trade.
This is the nature of the regime that the West continues to appease. LINK
Morocco warns US of Iran’s ‘strategic opportunism’ in Africa- US pundit
The US should consider Morocco’s warnings regarding Iran’s strategic offensive on the continent. There is also credible evidence that Iran is working with radical regional groups. LINK
HUMAN RIGHTS
An update on conditions of female political prisoners in Iran
Report indicates regime authorities in Iran are maintaining female political prisoners Maryam Akbari Monfared, Atena Daemi, and Somayyeh Kargar under grueling conditions. LINK
New graves dug over the mass burial place of those massacred in Iran
Images recently posted on social media show several new graves being dug over the mass graves in Khavaran Cemetery where the authorities had buried political prisoners executed in 1988 massacre. At least two people have been buried in these graves in recent days in this area. LINK
PROTESTS
Iran: Calls for elections boycott amidst widespread protests
Saturday and Sunday saw a large wave of protests by different segments of the Iranian society in many cities across Iran. From small investors in the stock market to pensioners, nurses, and farmers, a large number of Iranian communities are dissatisfied with the current economic situation and their living conditions.
