Let's talk Iran - June 8, 2021
Iran: Ebrahim Raisi, A Mass Murderer For President
The Iranian people know Raisi as the “Henchman of the 1988 massacre.” He was a key perpetrator of the murder of over 30,000 political prisoners in 1988. LINK
Five Iranian women’s organizations boycott the mullahs’ sham election
Five Iranian women’s organizations are boycotting the mullahs’ sham presidential election. They're calling on women across Iran to “fulfill their national struggle, and their political and social duty to boycott the election.” LINK
Blinken anticipates hundreds of sanctions on Iran to remain in place
"I would anticipate that even in the event of a return to compliance with the JCPOA, hundreds of sanctions will remain in place, including sanctions imposed by the Trump administration. If they are not inconsistent with the JCPOA, they will remain unless and until Iran's behavior changes," Blinken told a Senate committee. LINK
Iran says its stance at nuclear talks not to change after presidential vote
A host of barriers to the revival of the nuclear deal remain firmly in place ahead of talks due to resume this week, suggesting a return to compliance with the accord is still a way off, diplomats, Iranian officials and analysts said.
On Monday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States still does not know whether Iran is ready to resume compliance with the nuclear deal and if Tehran continues to violate the pact, the “breakout time” it needs to amass enough fissile material for a nuclear weapon will shrink to weeks. LINK
Iran’s regime continues to defy the international community on its nuclear program
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi expressed alarm that after many months, the Iranian regime has not provided the necessary explanation for the presence of the nuclear material particles at any of the three locations where the agency has conducted complementary accesses.
This defiance will continue as long as the West continues its appeasement, which Tehran interprets as a green light for its malign activities. LINK
Ex-Mossad chief Yossi Cohen: Will West go easy on Iran?
Former Mossad chief has expressed grave concern that the West will go easy on Iran regarding the nuclear issue and its destabilizing the Middle East. Tehran will pounce on any sign of appeasement, escalating its attacks while demanding more concessions. LINK
Hamas chief in Cairo for talks ahead of planned meeting of Palestinian factions
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh arrived in Cairo on Tuesday for the first in a series of talks this week between Egyptian authorities and Palestinian factions that aims to reinforce a ceasefire with Israel, Palestinian and Egyptian sources said.
Haniyeh’s visit came in response to a special invitation from Cairo, in advance of a broader meeting of Palestinian factions that could begin as early as next week, Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem told Reuters. LINK
Eleven Days in May: The Latest Battle in the Long War Against Israel
Iran's regime provides terror groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad with rockets and other weapons, technology, training, and funding.
More reason why the West should not be appeasing the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism. LINK
Iran: prisoner of conscience dies due to lack of medical attention
According to the Human Rights News Agency, Sasan Niknafs was kept in the prison infirmary despite his deteriorating health, where he passed away. Two days prior to his death, there was blood discharge from his mouth and nose, but prison authorities prevented his immediate transfer to a hospital. Instead, he was taken to the prison infirmary. LINK
