Let's talk Iran - Feb 18, 2022
Dozens of Dems, GOP lawmakers call for a democratic Iran on anniversary of 1979 revolution
Lawmakers accused the regime of having 'stole the leadership of the revolution'
Over 50 House lawmakers, both Democrat and Republican, used the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian Revolution to renew U.S. calls for a free and democratic Iran -- just as the regime in Tehran faced its own troubles at home.
At a virtual conference organized by the Organization of Iranian American Communities, dozens of lawmakers marked the anniversary of the 1979 revolution, calling for a secular, democratic Iran, noting past resolutions affirming that position. LINK
European Parliament Condemns Rising Number of Executions in Iran, MEP’s Urge Probe Into 1988 Massacre of Over 30,000 Political Prisoners
Members of the European Parliament held a formal session on Thursday, February 17, adopting a resolution condemning the rising number of executions in Iran by the mullahs’ regime. The MEPs also denounced the mullahs’ regime for the 1988 massacre of over 30,000 political prisoners and demanded an international, independent investigation into this horrific care, and the subsequent prosecution of Iranian regime officials, especially current regime President Ebrahim Raisi.
“... at least 275 people were executed in Iran, including at least two child offenders and 10 women,” from January 1 to December 1, 2021. LINK
House GOP moves to tank Biden's Iran diplomacy
Nearly 200 House Republicans have written to President Biden warning any nuclear deal made with Iran without Congress' approval "will meet the same fate" as the 2015 agreement by President Obama later abandoned by President Trump. LINK
Iran nuclear deal draft details, via diplomats
—Measures implemented in phases
—1st phase includes Iran suspending enrichment above 5%
—Unfreezing Iranian cash, releasing prisoners at start
—Main sanctions-lifting phase, including Iran oil waivers, later LINK
How Biden Officials Broke Pledges To Enforce Iran Sanctions
Top Biden administration officials intentionally misled Congress on Iran sanctions enforcement. In sworn written testimony seen by The Washington Free Beacon, officials vowed to enforce sanctions. One year later, evidence shows they lied.
Periodic reminder: The Biden (Obama 2.0) administration is refusing to enforce sanctions on Iran's regime, the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism. They're literally enhancing the ayatollah's pursuit of nuclear weapons. Chamberlain would be proud. LINK
Why is no one talking about Iran digging a new unbombable nuke facility?
The vast majority of Iran’s nuclear program could become untouchable by any airstrike. The facility in Natanz in central Iran is built deep under a massive mountain, making it extremely difficult for the Israelis to ever bomb it.
And Biden is about to sign a deal providing the regime access to more billions. LINK
Fleetscape probing possible Iran oil transfer to ship it finances
UK-based maritime company Fleetscape is investigating the possible transfer of Iranian oil to a tanker it finances. LINK
A tanker owned by an LA-based private equity firm likely took part in the illicit trade of Iranian crude oil at sea despite US sanctions targeting the regime. LINK
Biden's appeasement is encouraging not only China but also U.S. and UK firms to do business with Iran.
Saudi-led coalition destroys explosives-laden Houthi boat in Red Sea -state TV
Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen destroyed a Houthi boat in the south of the Red Sea that was loaded with explosives.
Reminder: In his first weeks in office, Biden ordered the State Dept. to remove the Houthis from the list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations as a concession to the ayatollah in Iran. LINK
Hezbollah chief made rare, "definitely unusual" Iran trip over possible Israel nuke site strike
The Iranians told Nasrallah they expect his terror group to respond militarily if Israel launches airstrikes targeting their nuclear facilities. Iran provides at least $700 million/year to Hezbollah. LINK
Iran-backed Hamas to be listed in entirety as a terrorist organization by Australian government
The military wing of Hamas was already listed by Australia, but the federal government will now join the United Kingdom, the United States, Israel and others in extending the designation to the fundamentalist Islamic group's political branch.
Periodic reminder: Iran provides at least $360 million/year to Hamas. LINK
Another Iranian plane lands in Myanmar
Iran is delivering planes of military equipment to the junta in Myanmar. The timing is interesting as it coincides with the nuclear talks in Vienna. Iran will be exporting even more weapons after a possible deal. LINK