Let's talk Iran - August 8, 2021

Ebrahim Raisi, president of the regime ruling Iran, is dubbed by the Iranian people as the “Butcher of Tehran” for his direct role in the summer 1988 massacre that resulted in thousands of political prisoners being executed.

Iran’s Newly Inaugurated President Should Be Held To Account For Crimes Against Humanity

The Iranian people have dubbed Ebrahim Raisi as the "Butcher of Tehran." On Thursday, the Iranian regime formally inaugurated a notorious human rights violator as its newest president. Less than two years before taking office, while serving as judiciary chief, Ebrahim Raisi oversaw aspects of a crackdown on nationwide protests which killed at least 1,500 people and saw thousands of others arrested and subjected to torture. Yet this pales in comparison to the massacre of political prisoners that Raisi played a leading role in during the summer of 1988. LINK

Iran ‘very close’ to point of ‘no return’ in drive for nuclear bomb, Israel warns

Iran has been emboldened by a lack of action by Britain and other countries across the world, Israel has warned, as a senior official said the state was now “very close” to a point of “no return” in its drive for a nuclear bomb. LINK

Visiting Israel, Bahraini minister slams Iran nuclear deal: ‘It fueled violence’

Wake up call for the pro-appeasement crowd who continue to favor Obama's failed 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. Bahraini minister slams Iran nuclear deal: "The JCPOA has fueled crises across the Middle East." LINK

Heshmat Alavi @HeshmatAlavi

THREAD 1) The US seeks to reenter the #Iran nuclear deal. Reminder: Iran’s regime was violating the 2015 agreement from day one & prior to Trump’s nixing. Iran did not dismantle the core of the plutonium reactor at Arak, as required by the deal (JCPOA).

British special forces on hunt for drone killers

UK special forces were in Yemen last night to hunt down terrorists behind the drone attack which killed a British security guard on a tanker in the Gulf.

Reminder: Iran-backed Houthis are in Yemen & the Biden State Dept. lifted their terrorist designation. LINK

Heshmat Alavi @HeshmatAlavi

Saeed Afkari, brother to #Iran's national hero Navid Afkari, has posted this video with his brother's voice. "Today I'm happy because I have learned the true ideals of humanity from you, the amazing people. Ideals that are far more important than any championship or wrestling."

Saeed Afkari @afkari_saeed

#نوید_افکاری: آرزو داشتم با مدالهای جهانی کشتی مادرمو خوشحال کنم اما زور روزگار به عرقایی که تو کشتی ریختم چربید و اشک مادرم درآورد اما امروز خوشحالم چون حالا آرمانهای حقیقی انسانیت از شما مردم بینظیر یاد گرفتم آرمانهایی که برام به مراتب ارزشمندتر و والاتر از سکوی جهانی و کشتیه https://t.co/bijImelL6K

Iran increases executions in July 2021

The number of executions has increased after the presidential elections of June 18.
Iran's authorities executed at least 48 people in July bringing the total number of executions since the beginning of 2021 to 192. LINK

Man killed by military forces in NW Iran during protest gathering

A man was killed in Naqadeh northwestern Iran after military forces opened fire in a protest gathering yesterday. Fardin Ebrahimi, a 31-year-old political activist, was the father of a three-year-old girl. LINK

Simply Said, Iran’s Environment Is Dead

The issue becomes even more worrying when we know that for one centimeter of soil to form in Iran, it takes an average of 800 years, while the average figure for soil formation on Earth is 400 years. Therefore, the deterioration of the situation in Iran is 16 times the global average. LINK

Heshmat Alavi @HeshmatAlavi

THREAD 1) The New York Times claims "experienced journalist" Farnaz Fassihi is facing "threats and attacks." This is a lie. Fassihi is criticized for parroting the talking points of #Iran’s regime. She describes Qassem Soleimani as a “popular general” & “universally admired."