“Is Iran preparing a new series of attacks on US, Israel with proxies?,” Seth Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, July 5, 2021.
And pictures. Another example of Iran saying one thing, reports saying another. “Experts reportedly see major damage in attack on Iran centrifuge plant,” Times of Israel, July 5, 2021.
“Iran power outage crisis leads politicians to slam their own policy,” Seth Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, July 5, 2021. And similar, “12 percent increase in Iranian electricity consumption drives country into darkness,” Dilan Sirwan, Rudaw, July 5, 2021. See also “There are many speculations about the current electricity crisis in Iran. But the main reasons are the regime’s negligence in addressing the damaged infrastructure of power plants, exporting electricity to neighboring countries, and cryptocurrency mining to circumvent sanctions.” This last phrase may include IRGC or other government officials benefitting (i.e., bribes or participation) directly from the huge amount of electricity required for mining. “State Media: Iran’s Regime Profits $500 Million From Current Blackouts,” Shahriar Kia, NCRI, July 5, 2021.
Competent terrorists know who owns what ship. “Iran hit ship thinking it’s owned by Israeli who had already sold stake,” WION, July 5, 2021. “Israeli Officials Say Iran Behind Indian Ocean Attack on Cargo Ship,” Yaniv KubovichJack Khoury, Haaretz, July 3, 2021. “Cargo Ship, Recently Israeli-Led, Is Struck in High Seas Encounter,” Ronen Bergman and Adam Rasgon, New York Times, July 3, 2021.
“Two imprisoned brothers one of whom was paralyzed due to being beaten in prison were executed in Iran on Sunday.” “Iran executes two imprisoned brothers forced to “confess”,” Iran HRM, July 5, 2021.
“Iran displays autonomous underwater vehicle,” Israel Defense, July 5, 2021.
“Some reports claim that the warehouse is a state-owned facility, located off a road between Tehran and Karaj. The Iranian government has yet to officially respond to the reports.” See “Large fire reported near Tehran, background unclear – report,” Tzvi Joffre, Jerusalem Post, July 5, 2021. “The fire broke out in Karaj, south of Tehran, the city where an alleged attack targeted a nuclear facility reportedly used to produce centrifuges.”
Over 300,000 dead. “Covid-19 Continues Its Toll In Iran,” Cyrus Yaqubi, op-ed, Eurasia Review, July 5, 2021. This category of story is usually reported inaccurately in the national news.
From cemeteries to stop lights, interesting observation. “Multiple Crises Bedevil Iran As No One Seems To Be In Charge,” Iran International, July 5, 2021.