Quote of the Day. “The world now acknowledges what we have tried to explain for so many years that Iran’s efforts are not for civilian use,” Israel’s National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi. See “Israel: 84% enrichment means it’s now or never to stop Iran,” Jerusalem Post, 2-20-23.
“US says new Al-Qaeda head is Egyptian based in Iran,” MEMO, 2-16-23.
“Iran ‘mapping’ Jews in diaspora for kill squads,” Jewish Chronicle, 2-16-23.
“Despite Khamenei’s amnesty, most protesters in Iran won’t go free, advocate says,” NPR, 2-14-23.
“New Al-Qaida Leader Commanding from Iran,” VOA, 2-14-23.
“Iran becoming global drone producer on back of Ukraine war, says US,” Guardian, 2-14-23.
“Germany reports rise in Iranian spying since revolt against regime -analysis,” Jerusalem Post, 2-12-23.
“Iranian President Raisi to visit China to shore up ties,” AP, 2-12-23.
“Iran’s Raisi takes aim at ‘enemies’ on revolution anniversary,” Al Jazeera, 2-11-23.
“Iran celebrates 44th anniversary of Islamic revolution,” Al Monitor, AFP, 2-11-23.
“Iran’s Top Military Brass Issue Threats To World,” Iran International, 2-10-23.
Just as China is criticized from empowering, Sudan here is praised for standing for peace. “Israel-Sudan agreement a success for Abraham Accords, setback for Iran,” Jerusalem Post, 2-10-23.
“Iran displays ballistic missile with ‘Death to Israel’ written in Hebrew,” Times of Israel, 2-8-23.
Iran says it is “the absolute air power in the region.” See “Iran unveils underground base in response to US-Israel exercises,” Al Jazeera, 2-7-23.
“Iran’s Hard-Liners Are Winning: How Months of Protest Forged an Even More Intransigent Regime,” Foreign Affairs, 2-6-23.