Let's talk Iran - March 30, 2021
The Iran-China treaty: another disgraceful economic deal
This Iran/China deal will no doubt further enrage the Iranian people, who have already made it clear in several rounds nationwide protests that they don’t see the ruling mullahs as their representatives and want regime change. LINK
Iran: Protest Gatherings Against The Unpatriotic Agreement With China
The signing of an unpatriotic pact between Iran and China has sparked a wave of public protests against the plundering of Iran’s national resources, even within the regime’s factions. LINK
Is Iran Being Turned into a Chinese Gas Station?
Either the $400 billion deal is ridiculous and mostly propaganda designed to boost both the regimes of Iran and China. Or if the amounts are accurate, Tehran is selling the country to Beijing. LINK
EU set to sanction more Iranians for rights abuses, first since 2013, diplomats say
The European Union is set to agree to sanction several Iranian individuals on Wednesday for human rights abuses, the first such measures since 2013.
Comes at an interesting timing considering the Iran nuclear row. LINK
UN agency disavows ex-Iran envoy’s NGO after 'Post' query
As part of The Jerusalem Post’s series exposing allegations of covering up crimes against humanity by the former Iranian’s ambassador to the UN, Mohammad Jafar Mahallati, the Post can reveal the United Nations Global Compact agency wants the ex-envoy to delete its UN logo from his organization’s website. LINK
NUCLEAR
Iran will not stop uranium enrichment unless US lifts sanctions: State TV
Iran will not stop its 20% uranium enrichment before the U.S. lifts all sanctions, Iranian state TV quoted an unnamed official as saying on Tuesday in reaction to a U.S. media report that Washington would offer a new proposal to jump-start talks. LINK
'Israel has the ability to completely destroy Iran's nuclear program'
The former fighter pilot who heads the IDF's Iran Directorate says dealing with the challenges Tehran poses for Israel is complex, but one the IDF is more than capable of handling. LINK
How Iran’s Lobby Uses Princeton of Amplifying the Voice Mullahs’ Regime?
Princeton University has been employing and increasing the platform of Hossein Mousavian, a “former collaborator with Iranian terrorists” for over 10 years. LINK
TERRORISM
Iran’s New Missile Corvette Could Reshape IRGC Naval Doctrine
For those arguing that Iran’s regime should be provided sanctions relief, here's a reminder of how Iran spends money:
Iran’s terrorist-designated IRGC is building a new class of warships that could reshape their naval doctrine.
Not a dime is spent on the people. Over 70% live in poverty. LINK
Exclusive: U.N. team finds Houthis launched Aden airport attack that killed 22 - diplomats
An investigation by a UN team of experts found the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen were responsible for a Dec. 30 attack on Aden airport that killed at least 22 people. More reason why the Houthis should be designated as a terrorist group. LINK
Iran’s militias push Middle East toward all-out war
What emboldens Iran to use its militias is the fact that the US, Europe and even the wider international community consider its establishment and deployment of proxies across the region to be of lesser significance when compared to dealing with its nuclear program. LINK
US offers $10 million reward for info on Hezbollah operative
The State Department said the reward will be given to anyone who provides information preventing on Iran-backed Hezbollah operative Salim Jamil Ayyash from planning or engaging in any attack against a U.S. citizen or American interests. LINK
Arab Coalition destroys two Houthi drones; One targeting Saudi Arabia’s Jizan
The Arab Coalition intercepted and destroyed two explosive-laden drones launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militia on Tuesday. One drone was intercepted over Yemeni airspace, while the other was destroyed while it was heading towards the Kingdom’s Jizan. LINK
Houthis Expel the Last of Yemeni Jews
Their departure from Yemen came after withstanding years of pressure from Houthis and as part of a deal to free Levi Salem Marhabi, a Jew who was captured by the Iran-backed group’s intelligence around six years ago. LINK
NSA Reveal Chatter About Planned Iran Terror Attack in DC
The US National Security Agency intercepted communications between Iran's IRGC Quds Force operatives in January about a concrete Iranian terrorist plot on American soil. LINK
PROTESTS
“Iran not for sale” protesters in Tehran and Karaj chant against Iran-China accord
With the China-Iran 25-year agreement, the Iranian regime plans to re-build the devastated economy using China’s resources to neutralize US sanctions, therefore prolonging its dictatorship and corrupt rule. However, by selling out Iran’s resources to foreign countries, regime dictator Ali Khamenei is fueling domestic anger even more. LINK
