Month: July 2021

Kamikaze drones used against crew sleeping quarters!  Two sailors killed, one British, one Romanian.  “Israeli-linked tanker attacked by sophisticated Iranian drones,” Seth Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, July 31, 2021.

I’d agree with this, too.  When Israel hacked Iran’s national rail service and published the phone number of the Supreme Leader’s office for persons to call for assistance or complaints, it was pretty funny, but the Leader wasn’t amused.  “TV: Israel believes Iran struck ship in response to cyberattack on train system,” Times of Israel, July 31, 2021.

Don’t let them get MTV.  “Iranian Minister of Defense (MoD) said that enemies of the country are trying to destroy sublime values and culture of the Islamic Revolution using thousands of satellite networks, etc. without any restrictions.”  See “Enemies trying to destroy Iran’s values, culture,” Mehr, July 31, 2021.

“A Glance at IRGC’s Devastating Impact on Iran’s Water and Electricity,” Mohammad Sadat Khansari, NCRI, July 31, 2021.

“Iranian based in Canada accused of exporting equipment that can be used to ‘measure nuclear fissile material’,” Paul Best, Fox News, July 31, 2021.

“Germany signals growing impatience with Iran on nuclear deal,” AP, July 30, 2021.

“The assault represented the worst-known maritime violence so far in regional attacks on shipping since 2019.”  See “Ship tied to Israeli billionaire attacked off Oman, 2 killed,” Jon Gambrell, AP, July 30, 2021.

“Iran’s alarmingly mismanaged zoos,” Yasin Orooji1 and Hassan Karimi-Maleh, Science, July 30, 2021.

The Biden Administration is coming around to the Trump Administration’s position on Iran.   “Blinken says Iran negotiating process cannot go on indefinitely,” Reuters, July 29, 2021.  And see “U.S. Plans Sanctions Against Iran’s Drones and Guided Missiles,” Ian Talley and Benoit Faucon, Wall Street Journal, July 29, 2021.

“Iran Outlaws Bitcoin Mining Amid Power Shortage Crisis,” Matthew De Saro, Yahoo Finance, July 29, 2021.

“Iran: Deadly Repression of Khuzestan Protests,” HRW, July 29, 2021.

“Gantz to BBC in Persian: Iran close to enrichment for nuclear weapon,” Jerusalem Post, July 28, 2021.

“Iranian defector Saeid Mollaei dedicates silver medal judo win to Israel,” Washington Examiner, Yahoo News, July 28, 2021.  This is an amazing story, of Irian defector Saeid Mollaei who now competes for Mongolia, told by the Regime that he could not compete against Jews and against Israelis.  He showed them.

“Leaked Iranian Intel Sheds Light on Proxy War With Israel,” Omer Benjakob, Haaretz, July 28, 2021.

“Rights Organization Says Iran Killed Or Abducted 540 People Abroad,” Iran Interantional, July 28, 2012.

“Cuba says Iran to start producing one of its COVID-19 vaccines,” Sarah Marsh, Reuters, July 28, 2021.

“Iran hits new COVID infection record for 2nd straight day,” AP, July 27, 2021.

“Iran’s crimes and acts of war will continue until Biden responds forcefully,” Clifford May, Washington Times, July 27, 2021.

“Secret Iran hacking plans against West revealed – report,” Yonah Jeremy Bob, Jerusalem Post, July 27, 2021.

Jordan, one of the most important countries for peace in the Middle East, is under attack.  “Jordan has been attacked by Iranian-made drones – King Abdullah,” Tzvi Joffre and Tovah Lazaroff, Jerusalem Post, July 26, 2021.

Next comes gunfire against the protestors.  It will take the countries of the world, and the UN, to make a dent in the Regime’s treatment of its people.  “Iran Protests Reach Tehran, Videos Show Crowds Chanting for Fall of Regime,” David Brennan, Newsweek, July 26, 2021.

Hooray!  “After months of optimism, a return to the Iran nuke deal begins to look unlikely,” Lazar Berman, Times of Israel, July 26, 2021.  “The Islamic Republic’s demands, along with progress in its program, make a return to the JCPOA seem much more difficult than when Biden came into office.”

“Iranian refugee on verge of medal after 3 taekwondo wins,” Greg Beacham, AP, July 25, 2021.

And I’m sure Khamenei and Raisi are not happy today.  “An Iranian defector beats an Iranian in taekwondo,” Tariq Panja, New York Times, July 25, 2021.

In more Olympics news, and somewhat frightening.  “Guards chief Hossein Salami also celebrated the win, the movement’s Sepahnews website reported, calling the shooter an “exuberant Guard of the Islamic revolution”.”  See “Iran hails Guards nurse’s golden shot in Tokyo,” AFP, July 25, 2021.  As a member of the IRGC, has Foroughi used his pistol skills against the Iranian people, or against others?  That seems to be the implication.  “Iranians blast Olympics for praising IRGC ‘terrorist’ who won gold medal,” Benjamin Weinthal, Jerusalem Post, July 25, 2021.

“Israel said to warn US that Iran close to becoming nuclear threshold state,” Times of Israel, July 25, 2021.

“Russia marks Navy’s 325th anniversary, Iranian ship joins in,” AP, July 25, 2021.

“[T]here is a contingent of supposed peace activists, academics, and student groups that serve as an ideological backdoor for radical Middle Eastern extremism into the United States.”  See “Radical Exchange: How Turkey and Iran Infiltrate Young American Minds,” Eitan Fischberger and Yosef Kuperwasser, National Review, July 25, 2021.

“Iran to give harsh response to threats 40km off its borders,” Mehr, July 25, 2021.  40km is 25 miles.  On land, a violation of another state’s sovereignty.  At sea, a violation of international law since borders end at 12 miles.

“Domestic rivals in Iran blame each other over nuclear deal,” Daily Sabah, July 25, 2021.

“Iran’s Latest Nuclear Demand,” Editorial Board, Wall Street Journal, July 25, 2021.  Iran knows a U.S. president can’t allow the UN to dictate U.S. foreign policy—it is a proposal by Iran that is going nowhere.

“Iran’s ship Sahand will arrive in Russia for military parade,” Seth Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, July 24, 2021.

Notice that Alinejad asked Sullivan to suspend the JCPOA talks.  “Jake Sullivan In Meeting With Iranian Activist Condemns Kidnapping Plot,” Iran International, July 24, 2021.

“Iran’s ship Sahand will arrive in Russia for military parade,” Seth Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, July 24, 2021.

“Pro-Iranian Militia Commander Threatens Attacks Against US Forces Unless They Leave Iraq,” Edward Yeranian, VOA, July 24, 2021.

For those out there tracking this, here are 1,130,400 doses.  “Red crescent continues to import Covid-19 Vaccines‎,” Relief Web, July 24, 2021.

“Iran’s meddling in affairs of other countries threatens regional security: GCC chief,” Arab News, July 24, 2021.

“Hezbollah, Iranian militia commanders killed in Syria,” Tzvi Joffre, Jerusalem Post, July 24, 2021.

“Just how dangerous is Iran to the world?”, Eric Mandel, op-ed, The Hill, July 23, 2021.  This author agrees with this blog, that Iran is a revolutionary Islamist state.

Iran is establishing prisons as headquarters in some parts of Syria, to use the prisoners as human shields.  See “Iranian forces in Syria establish new prison in Raqqa,” Mohammed Hardan, Al Monitor, July 23, 2021.

“’Don’t Shoot!’: Protesters Brave Bullets As Demonstrations Shake Iran,” Ray Furlong, Radio Farda, July 23, 2021.

“Leader receives 2nd dose of Iranian-made COVID-19 vaccine,” Mehr, July 23, 2021.

“Iran’s ‘system is essentially water bankrupt,’ says environmental expert,” Kaveh Madani, The World, July 23, 2021.  The author is a senior fellow at Yale University and former deputy head of Iran’s Department of Environment

“Iran accused of using ‘unlawful force’ against water protesters,” Middle East Eye, July 23, 2021.

Consider this closely.  “A Chinese logistics firm [China Concord Petroleum Co.]has emerged as a central player in the supply of sanctioned oil from Iran and Venezuela, even after it was blacklisted by Washington two years ago for handling Iranian crude.”  China is a leading player in opposing the West’s legitimate/justified sanctions against the Iran and Venezuela regimes.  See  “Exclusive-China’s CCPC Takes Centre Stage in Iran, Venezuela Oil Trade-Sources,” Jonathan Saul, Chen Aizhu, and Marianna Parraga, Reuters, July 22, 2021.

“Iran opens new oil terminal in bid to bypa

ss crucial Strait of Hormuz for exports,” Amanda Macias, CNBC, July 22, 2021.

What could have caused this?  “Mobile internet disruptions seen in Iran amid water protests,” Jon Gambrell, AP, July 22, 2021.

“Iran’s Largest Warship, Frigate Now in the Baltic Sea Bound for Russia,” Sam LaGrone, USNI, July 22, 2021.

I don’t know much about this project, but the picture is definitely not from Iran—notice the clothing.  “After 10 years of preparation, Iran starts work on largest-ever science project,” Global Construction Review, July 22, 2021.

“Seven Iranian Baha’is Sentenced to Prison in Tehran and Yazd, Central Iran,” Iran Press Watch, July 22, 2021.