“Melbourne man charged over synagogue arson linked to Iran,” AP, 8-27-25. The Quds Force playbook is to use a person in country who has ties to Iran, such as a relative, and to hire low-level criminals in country to do the dirty work.
COBRA is protecting Grossi. “IAEA chief gets special police protection over threats as deadline approaches over Iran sanctions,” PBS, 8-27-25. Too rich. During the 12 Day War, Iran officials and the Ayatollah blamed several for the success of Israel, including the IAEA and even Russia helping in alleged ways know where to target inside the country. So apparently an IAEA death threat was issued and steps begun toward such re its director. Now the Ayatollah is depending on this very person to clarify that Iran’s nuclear program is clean, but the threat against Grossi’s life continues. Talk about blackmail. I wonder if the UN Secretary General will get involved? “UN nuclear watchdog chief said to receive 24/7 security detail due to Iranian threat,” Times of Israel, 8-27-25.
“Germany, France, UK likely to start process of reimposing UN sanctions on Iran on Thursday, officials say,” CNN, 8-27-25.
“Iran Not Yet Allowing Inspectors Into Main Nuclear Sites, Says U.N. Atomic Agency Chief,” WSJ, 8-27-25. “Iran had produced enough highly enriched uranium for up to 10 nuclear weapons before the U.S. and Israeli strikes in June caused severe damage to many of its key facilities. … China and Russia can’t use their veto to stop the reimposition of sanctions. … The 30-day snapback timeline gives Iran a last chance to take steps to prevent the reimposition of sanctions. The European powers told Iran in July that they could agree to hold off on the economic measures for six months if Iran resumed full cooperation with the IAEA and re-entered nuclear negotiations with the U.S. … U.S. officials have been broadly supportive of European snapback diplomacy. Foreign ministers from the three European countries held a call Wednesday to make a final decision and spoke with Rubio to coordinate. … “Iran’s leadership should choose the best interest of their people over misguided ambitions of regional domination. That means engaging in meaningful direct talks with the United States and cooperating with the IAEA,” said a State Department spokesman. “We are closely coordinated with our E3 partners about snapback.””
The NYT does not give context in its headline nor article. That Iran is allowing IAEA inspectors in does not mean they get to go where they want, to the major nuclear sites. The WSJ (above) and others gives the fuller story. “After Blocking U.N. Nuclear Watchdog, Iran Allows Inspectors to Return,” NYT, 8-27-25.
“Bungling Arsonists, Antisemitic Attacks and a Diplomatic Rift,” NYT, 8-27-25. Hey NYT, did Iran do it? See the court filings, see the history, do your investigative journalism.
“Iran Trained Shiite Volunteers During Arbaeen Pilgrimage in Iraq; Plans To Use ‘5th Column’ in Next War With Israel,” Media Line, 8-27-25.