“‘Sabotage attack’ on Iranian nuclear building foiled,” Al Jazeera, June 23, 2021.
A Middle East without Iranian drones (which are being used offensively, not defensively) would be a good thing. “Israel and US said to increase cooperation to combat Iranian drones,” Times of Israel, June 23, 2021.
The myth of moderate Rouhani versus the hardliners continues in this article. It was simply strategy, not difference in what needed to be done. But it will be interesting to see how long before FM Zarif is replaced. It is only a matter of time before Raisi is contradicted and blocked by Supreme Leader Khamenei, who famously pits officials against each other so he can stay in power. “Conservative consolidation in Iran won’t necessarily bring stability,” Mohammad Ali Shabani, Axios, July 23, 2021.
Those Christians, such a threat to the state. “Christian converts put on trial in Iran for threatening state,” Jerusalem Post, June 23, 2021.
Gotta’ love the logic and spin. “Iran’s ICT minister: No satellite launched and therefore no failure,” Tehran Times, June 23, 2021.
“Iranians Are Frustrated By How Long It Is Taking To Get Vaccinated,” Peter Kenyon, WVTF, June 23, 2021.
Who are you going to believe? Mehr News Agency or Jerusalem Post? I vote the Post, based on the comparative track record. “Iran atomic facility substantially damaged in attack – sources,” Yonah Jeremy Bob and Tzvi Joffre, Jerusalem Post, June 23, 2021.
The Supreme Leader does not like the MEK/NCRI. “Maryam Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan for the Future of Iran,” Maryam Rajavi, op-ed, Washington Times, June 23, 2021.
That a doctoral student (I also attended UConn) would think Iran may seize opportunities against Saudi Arabia hardly means peace between the two, and hardly means that Raisi is a dove. O’Connor needs additional sources. “Iran’s New Hard-line President Raisi Could Be Dove in Hawk’s Clothing,” Tom O’Connor, Newsweek, June 23, 2021.
“Top UN Official: Human Rights Situation in Iran is of “Serious Concern”,” Center for Human Rights in Iran, June 23, 2021.
Reading between the lines, the Tehran Times is admitting that FIFA will continue to threaten Iran’s involvement in world football because of the control and machinations involving the national team. “Not bright future ahead of Iran’s sports minister,” Farrokh Hesabi, Tehran Times, June 23, 2021.
“Iran to decide whether to extend IAEA monitoring deal after expiry–official,” Reuters, June 23, 2021.
What does Iran give? Will it release hostages? “Iran official says US has agreed to lift oil, shipping sanctions,” Reuters, Jerusalem Post, June 23, 2021.
“Despite Iranian claims, both in July 2020 and April 2021, the Islamic Republic initially lied to the global media in trying to downplay sabotage operations.” See “Iran claims sabotage of Iran Atomic Energy Organization failed – explainer,” Yonah Jeremy Bob and Tzvi Joffre, Jerusalem Post, June 23, 2021.
“Iran must be held accountable for nuclear activity: Saudis,” Khitam Al Amir, Gulf News, June 23, 2021.
“What might be the real target of the sabotage in Iran? – analysis,” Yonah Jeremy Bob, Jerusalem Post, June 23, 2021.