Putin and Russia continue to facilitate Iran’s bad acts. “Iran and Russia move toward linking their banking systems, helping both withstand Western sanctions,” NYT, 1-31-23.
“Iran dancing couple given 10-year jail sentence,” BBC, 1-31-23.
“Iranian protesters sentenced to death were tortured, says Amnesty report,” Guardian, 1-30-23.
I’m using this story as an example of does the Regime tell the truth. Either it was minor damage (IRGC statement) or it was major damage (photograph in story). “Iran Drone Attack: What We Know About Weapons Factory Explosion,” Newsweek, 1-29-23. See also “Iran says drone attack targets defense facility in Isfahan,” AP, 1-29-23.
Another assassination attempt on U.S. soil. “U.S. Attorney Announces Charges And New Arrest In Connection With Assassination Plot Directed From Iran,” Press Release, Southern District New York, 1-27-23. See also “Feds Charge Three Men for Attempted Assassination of Journalist Critical of Iran,” Washington Free Beacon, 1-27-23.
The Quds Force continues its assassination attempts. Remember, these are ordered from the top of the Regime. “Three charged with Iran-backed plot to assassinate journalist in US,” Guardian, 1-27-23.
Statement of the Day. Tehran has amassed enough material for “several nuclear weapons.” International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi. “Iran’s amassed enough material for ‘several nuclear weapons,’ says IAEA chief,” CNN, 1-25-23.
“New Data Suggest More People Died In Iran During Protests,” Iran International, 1-24-23.
“Iran’s regime is trying to execute its way out of trouble,” CNN, 1-24-23.
“Iranian pro archer says “no regrets” for joining protest where security forces shot and blinded her in one eye,” CBS, 1-24-23.
“Can Iran Block The Strait Of Hormuz?,” Iran Wire, 1-23-23.
“Iranian Ballistic Missiles Threaten to Change Battlefield Dynamic in Ukraine,” Eurasia Daily Monitor, 1-23-23.
Classic Regime response, similar to its former WAVE (World Against Violence & Extremism) Conferences. Same presentation, same results. Vapid. “Iran Holds ‘Congress Of Influential Women’ With Non-Influential Guests,” Iran International, 1-22-23.
“Iran is using the death penalty against protesters and government critics,” NPR, 1-21-23.
“Iran condemns EU vote over ‘terrorist’ designation for IRGC,” Al Jazeera, 1-21-23.
“Iran warns EU parliament of consequences if IRGC is put on terror blacklist,” AFP, Times of Israel, 1-19-23.
“Iran to execute mentally ill man for allegedly burning Qur’an during protest,” Guardian, 1-19-23.