Let's talk Iran - November 19, 2021
Thousands join Isfahan’s farmers in 12th day of protests over water shortages
The farmers of Isfahan province held the twelfth consecutive day of strikes and protests on Friday, gathering at the dried basin of Zayandeh Rud river. The latest round of protests began on November 8 with farmers gathering in front of the provincial water company and the regime’s state-run television. On November 9, the protesters transferred their rally to the river’s basin. Some farmers have set up tents in the area and are remaining at the protest scene day and night. The protests have been growing more intense and crowded in the past two weeks. LINK
France warns Iran against "sham" nuclear negotiating stance
France's foreign minister warned Iran on Friday not to come to the next round of talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal with a "sham" negotiating stance, a day after Paris urged the board of the U.N. atomic watchdog to send Iran a tough message.
While this is a strong position adopted by Paris, Tehran is counting on the Biden administration to practice appeasement and provide more concessions. LINK
Israel will act on its own against Iran if necessary
Jerusalem has begun to build up its military so as to have the ability to contend with the challenge posed by Iran in both the nuclear arena but also its efforts to undermine regional stability. LINK
UK designates entire Iran-backed Hamas as a terror group
The UK has designated Iran-backed Hamas, in its entirety, as a terrorist group. Iran provides at least $30 million/month to Hamas.
This policy should be adopted by all countries and expand to Hezbollah, among other terrorists groups. Anything less is just another method of appeasing dictators and terrorists. LINK
Exclusive Interview With Senator Robert Torricelli on Iran’s Terror Plot in 2018
On July 1, 2018, the European authorities thwarted a bombing plot against the Iranian opposition rally in France. All four terrorists, including Iranian diplomat Assadollah Assadi, were apprehended and later received heavy prison sentences.
On Tuesday, a court in Belgium heard the appeal cases of Assadi’s minions, Amir Saadouni, Nasimeh Naami, and Mehrdad Arefani. Despite being arrested while possessing explosives and other spying equipment, all three terrorists have appealed to the court. LINK
Politician Speaks Out on Attending a 2018 Rally Targeted by a Foiled Bomb Plot
"So long as a decisive political measure is not taken against the Iran regime and its terror network in Europe, no one anywhere is safe and something must be done about it.” LINK
Two Iranians Charged for Cyberattacks Meant To Influence 2020 Election
The Justice Department charged two Iranian nationals for cyberattacks meant to influence the 2020 U.S. presidential election and infiltrate the Trump campaign's computers.
A federal indictment was unsealed on Thursday charging two Iranians "for their involvement in a cyber-enabled campaign to intimidate and influence American voters, and otherwise undermine voter confidence and sow discord, in connection with the 2020 U.S. presidential election," according to a Department of Justice press release. LINK
The UNGA Third Committee passes a resolution condemning human rights abuses in Iran
The Third Committee of the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on Wednesday, November 17, condemning the flagrant and systematic rights abuses in Iran. The ayatollahs' human rights dossier should be referred to the UN Security Council for sanctions. LINK
Denial of medical treatment to torture Zahra Safaei in Qarchak Prison
Qarchak Prison authorities in Iran refuse to provide medical treatment to torture political prisoner Zahra Safaei. Even the prison’s clinic has not provided her with any medical treatment. LINK
Iran’s New Governors Show the Regime’s Vulnerability, Ex-Intelligence Officer
Iran’s new lineup of provincial governors indicates the regime’s vulnerability, former intel officer warns. Saeed Hajjarian described the ayatollahs' religious dictatorship as a patient with malignant cancer. LINK
Report on Iran’s housing problem, Iranians living on rooftops
Housing is one of the main and influential indicators in the economic growth of societies. Reports show that among different industries, the construction industry can be considered as Iran’s primary industry since construction has been the most efficient and fluctuating industry in the last forty years of Iran.
In the past years, housing prices have skyrocketed unbelievably and are now a major problem for Iranians, especially in the capital Tehran. Statistics show that people in Tehran spend 50-60% of their expenses on housing costs alone. LINK
Iran: Hidden Subsidies a Deception To Plunder the People?
Statistics indicate that Iran's regime, headed by Ebrahim Raisi, has decided once again to steal from the people by eliminating the "hidden subsidies," to compensate for the budget deficit. LINK