Month: September 2021

Because SK won’t pay blackmail.  “Iran’s Raisi Bans Korean Home Appliances On Leader’s Orders,” Maryam Sinaee, Iran International, September 30, 2021.

Maj. Gen. Rashid verbalizes what we already see and know.  “Top Iranian general: Hezbollah, Hamas, Islamic Jihad are Iranian armies,” JNS, September 30, 2021.

“Under Pressure From Hardliners Iran Health Ministry Rules Out Pfizer Vaccines,” Maryam Sinaee, Iran International, September 30, 2021.

An absolutely great article to indicate conflict of interest, but more precisely a type of currency counterfeiting.  “Tehran Stock Exchange Head Resigns After Crypto Mining Machines Uncovered,” Iran International, September 30, 2021.

A wax figure of Soleimani?  That becomes a target for theft or abuse by Iranian citizens.  “Iran’s IRGC Quds Force head hints at group’s power at home and Middle East,” Seth Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, September 30, 2021.  Qaani’s men actually tell Iran’s diplomats what to do.

“Fire in Iran occurred at secret IRGC missile base – report,” Jerusalem Post, September 30, 2021.

“Amid Fears Of Power Shortage, Iran Allows Cryptocurrency Mining To Resume,” Iran International, September 30, 2021.

“Tensions grow with Azerbaijan as Iran moves forces to border,” Tzvi Joffre, Jerusalem Post, September 30, 2021.

A carrot offered by the U.S.  Will Iran use these donations for humanitarian activities or revert to how they were used earlier?  “US Treasury Department Issues Guidance For Iran’s Imam Reza Shrine,” Jason Brodsky, Iran International, September 30, 2021.

“Iran’s missiles threaten entire Middle East, says journalist Robin Wright,” GZero, September 29, 2021.

“Iran holds military drill near Azerbaijan border due to ‘Zionist presence’ there,” AFP, September 29, 2021.

“Rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran hold talks in Iraq,” Mohammad Ali Shabani, Axios, September 29, 2021.

“Iran, Russia to speed up implementation of Bushehr projects to make up for delay,” Tehran Times, September 29, 2021.

“Beset by inflation, Iranians struggle with high food prices,” Seattle Times, September 29, 2021.

Does this include Iran’s forces?  “Iran: Foreign forces must end their occupation of Syria,” Tehran Times, September 29, 2021.

“Iran to Azerbaijan: We won’t accept Zionist presence on our border,” Dean Shmuel Elmas, Israel Hayom, September 29, 2021.

“Iran appoints another hard-liner to head state broadcasting,” AP, September 29, 2021.

“Iran, UAE rehash tensions over contested islands,” Al Monitor, September 29, 2021.

“‘I Can’t Imagine a Good Future’: Young Iranians Increasingly Want Out,” Vivian Yee, New York Times, September 28, 2021.  “Divorce is up, fertility rates are down and many from Iran’s younger generation are postponing weddings and searching for ways to leave the country in the face of economic and political stagnation.”

“Iran: Wife Of Worker Dies In Self-Immolation For Not Receiving Wages, Two Other Workers Attempt Suicide,” Iran News Wire, September 28, 2021.

“IAEA inspectors not allowed to service surveillance equipment in Iran’s Karaj,” ANI, September 27, 2021.

“In Qom, where Iran outbreak began, virus rages on,” Vahid Salemi, AP, Westport News, September 27, 2021.

“Under U.S. sanctions, Iran and Venezuela strike oil export deal – sources,” Hellenic Shipping News, September 27, 2021.

“UN Nuclear Watchdog Says Iran Denying Monitoring Access At ‘Indispensable’ Site,” RFE/RL, September 27, 2021.

“Iran fails to fully honour agreement on monitoring equipment, IAEA says,” Francois Murphy, Reuters, September 26, 2021.

“Exclusive: Under U.S. sanctions, Iran and Venezuela strike oil export deal,” Deisy Buitrago, Marianna Parraga, and Matt Spetalnick, Reuters, September 25, 2021.

Iran’s centrifuges continuing spinning while it buys more time, with only nominal interest in seeing what it can get from negotiations.  “‘Soon’ in Iranian parlance differs from West’s in nuclear talks, Iran’s top diplomat says,” Reuters, September 25, 2021.

“Iran: Raisi’s Speech to UN Was Full of Lies,” NCRI, September 24, 2021.

“Iran foreign minister vows to eliminate Zionism at UN anti-racism conference,” Fox News, September 24, 2021.

“Meng Wanzhou can return to China, admits helping Huawei conceal dealings in Iran,” The Washington Post, September 24, 2021.

“Iranian witness to torture of wrestler Navid Afkari killed,” The Jerusalem Post, September 23, 2021.  The Regime silences another voice.  “Shahin Naseri said he was an “eyewitness to medieval torture” of the executed wrestler.”

“US and European allies suspect ‘Iran is taking advantage’ of stalled talks to expand nuclear program,” Yahoo, September 23, 2021.

“Iran approaching Israel in Golan, official says,” Memo, September 23, 2021.

“Lebanon’s Hezbollah says second diesel ship from Iran arrived in Baniyas – al-Manar TV,” Reuters, September 23, 2021.

Quote of the Day:  “Even whoever adopts regressive Western ideas at home [in Iran] must understand that honour and dignity in this world and the hereafter can only come through leaning on Islam and the people, exerting efforts and hard work, and adhering to the culture of altruism and martyrdom.”  Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.  “Iran approaching Israel in Golan, official says,” MEMO, September 23, 2021.

Is there an alliance between Iran and China?  Yes, in their national interests, as shown by the 25 year agreement.  “Behind the Lines: Tehran’s accession to full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Org. reflects deepening ties,” Jerusalem Post, 9-23-21.

“US and European allies suspect ‘Iran is taking advantage’ of stalled talks to expand nuclear program,” Yahoo, Washington Examiner, September 23, 2021.

“Who is Esmail Khatib, Iran’s Minister of Intelligence (MOIS),” NCRI, September 22, 2021.

“Iran denies NYT Mossad assassination report,” The Jerusalem Post, September 19, 2021.  The New York Times has published a report detailing the assassination of Iran’s leading nuclear scientist by a Mossad-operated AI machine gun.