Iran Nation or Cause

Funny how the existing task force against pirates has been working just fine, but if it expands and Iran is under the microscope with the Houthis suddenly there would be huge problems.  See “Iran warns a US-backed Red Sea maritime task force would create ‘extraordinary problems’,” Washington Examiner, 12-14-23.

But this “progress” has taken forever—since 1979!  And is a reminder about the unfair mandatory hijab against women.  “Female soccer fans in Iran allowed into Tehran stadium for men’s game. FIFA head praises progress,” AP, 12-14-23.

Denmark and Germany attacks thwarted.  Most likely acting under Regime direction or encouragement, because they wouldn’t do so without.  “German authorities thwart attack by Hamas-linked members on Jewish institutions,” i24, 12-14-23.

“Israel’s (not-so) secret plan to prevent a nuclear Iran and create a new Middle East,” Times of Israel, 12-13-23.

It got too hot in the kitchen.  “Iran’s Raisi Skips Trip To Switzerland Amid Legal Bid For His Arrest,” Iran International, 12-12-23.

“Iran’s Houthis attack ship as Hezbollah escalates attacks in north,” Jerusalem Post, 12-12-23.

“Woman Victim of Child Marriage Faces Imminent Execution in Iran,” Iran Wire, 12-12-23.

This type of news, good news, normal country news, is too few and too far beyond.  If Iran didn’t spend so much on terror and didn’t mismanage its budgeted funds (let along corruption under the Regime) and didn’t spend such large amounts trying to spread the Shia Crescent, then it would have funds for health and education and more bridges, etc.  “New Astarachay River bridge connecting Iran and Azerbaijan, to open soon,” Azer News, 12-11-23.

“Iranian president targeted with ‘crimes against humanity’ complaint ahead of Swiss visit,” AFP, 12-11-23.  Long a complaint about this action by Raisi, a member of the “Death Committee.”  “Rights groups have long campaigned for justice over alleged extrajudicial executions of thousands of mainly young people across Iranian prisons within a few months in the summer of 1988, just as the war with Iraq was ending. Those killed were mainly supporters of the People’s Mujahedin Organization of Iran (MEK or PMOI), a group banned in Iran that had backed Baghdad during the conflict.  The petitioners behind Monday’s complaint say they can personally identify Raisi as figuring on a commission that sent thousands of jailed opponents to their deaths during the crackdown.”

Only country in the world doing this.  “Iran says will force US aircraft carrier out of region,” Mehr, 12-11-23.

“Iran, Saudi Arabia ‘Set For Talks’ To Restore Scheduled Flights,” Aviation Week, 12-11-23.

“Iran’s Grand Strategy to Destroy Israel Is Proceeding Apace,” Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, 12-11-23.

“With the Israel-Hamas war, Sunni and Shia armed groups find uncommon unity,” NPR, 12-11-23.

“Understanding the Goals of the Iranian Regime’s Global Aggression,” Iran News Update, 12-11-23.

Not the first time Iran has tried terror on Cyprus territory.  But also of interest is the captured Quds Force agent Arablu.  Media accounts don’t always identify these men by name.  “Cyprus arrests 2 Iranian nationals over suspected plot to attack Israelis,” MSN, Times of Israel, 12-10-23.

“U.S. Seeking Partners To Safeguard Ships After Red Sea Attacks,” Washington Post, 12-10-23.

Article lays out implications of Hamas no longer having tunnel network under hospitals.  “Israel’s Message in Gaza to Iran and Hezbollah,” WSJ, 12-10-23.

“Cyprus arrests 2 Iranian nationals over suspected plot to attack Israelis,” MSN, Times of Israel, 12-10-23.  The long war continues.  See also “Iran plan to kill Israelis in Cyprus foiled: Netanyahu,” AFP, 12-10-23.

“Children of jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accept Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf,” CBS, 12-10-23.

“Iran Fires Ominous ‘Explosion’ Warning to US and Israel,” Newsweek, 12-9-23.

“Iran’s Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to begin new hunger strike: Family,” Al Jazeera, 12-9-23.

“Mahsa Amini’s Family Barred from Leaving Iran to Accept Human Rights Prize,” Iran Wire, 12-9-23.

The headline is shocking, but the Baha’i faithful have been discriminated terribly in so many ways by the 1979 Regime.  “Three Baha’is in Northern Iran Sentenced for Teaching Kindergarten,” Iran Wire, 12-8-23.

“‘Levels of hell’: Father of Swedish EU diplomat calls for his release by Iran,” Guardian, 12-8-23.

“Iran finally fields new main battle tank,” Defence Blog, 12-8-23.

So many announced plans never come to fruition.  “Iran Plans Major Gas Storage Expansion To Face Winter Shortages,” MEES, 12-8-23.

“Iran’s Parliament Returns Hijab Bill to Guardians Council,” Iran Wire, 12-8-23.

“Iran’s Parliament Returns Hijab Bill to Guardians Council,” Iran Wire, 12-8-23.

“Iran’s Biggest Corruption Case Rattles Ruling Hardliners,” Iran International, 12-7-23.  The ministers of agriculture, industry, and the governors of the Central Bank of Iran and the chiefs of the Iranian Customs Administration are alleged to be involved in the nearly $3.5 billion corruption case.  Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, however, “who has not yet commented on the case, has consistently rejected statements about systematic corruption in Iran.”

“Iranian Paramilitary Commander Repeats Threat To Destroy Israel,” Iran International, 12-7-23.

This is the Amnesty International report that investigated the 2022 brutality by the Regime’s various organs.  Remember, these governmental actors were ordered to do what they did.  “Iran’s IRGC, police raped, sexually assaulted protesters – report,” Jerusalem Post, 12-7-23.

“Iran’s Most Advanced Cyber Attack Yet,” Check Point Research, 12-7-23.

“Iran wants sophisticated Russian military capabilities – US warns,” Reuters, 12-7-23.

“Iran seizes two more vessels in Persian Gulf for ‘fuel smuggling’,” AA, 12-7-23.

“Two Decades of Pressure Against Azeri Activist in Iran,” Iran Wire, 12-7-23.

“The AI Assault on Women: What Iran’s Tech Enabled Morality Laws Indicate for Women’s Rights Movements,” Council on Foreign Relations, 12-7-23.

“US military in talks to escort commercial ships in Red Sea amid attacks from Iranian-backed militants,” CNN, 12-7-23.

“Princeton professor investigated by House Republicans for suspected ties to Iran,” College Fix, 12-7-23.  This is a years-long problem.  A shill for Iran, always siding with the Regime in his various writings and talks.

Perhaps it goes without saying, but note the involvement by Iran in the fight against Ukraine and against Israel.  “US Warns Against Iran, Russia Expanding Military Cooperation,” Iran International, 12-7-23.  Not surprising Iran would do this.  The Houthis have declared they will target any ship associated with or traveling to Israel and does not stop in Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid with attack off the Yemen and in the strait.

Not sure how the court proposes to distribute this.  “Iran court orders US to pay $50 bln for Qassem Soleimani assassination,” Al Arabiya, 12-6-23.

Really terrible victim reports, from a reliable source.  “IRAN: SECURITY FORCES USED RAPE AND OTHER SEXUAL VIOLENCE TO CRUSH “WOMAN LIFE FREEDOM” UPRISING WITH IMPUNITY,” Amnesty International, 12-6-23.

“Iran Orders US To Pay $50 Billion For Assassinating Its Top General Qasem Soleimani,” NDTV, 12-6-23.

“Iran-backed Houthis brag of Hamas, Islamic Jihad support,” Jerusalem Post, 12-6-23.

“Faces Of Passengers Displayed In Iranian Metro To Enforce Hijab,” Iran International, 12-6-23.

“Iranian Court Orders US to Pay $50B for Soleimani Assassination,” AFP, 12-6-23.  I wonder what the cause of action was—Removal of terror income attributed to Soleimani’s oversight?  And who are the 3,300 Iranians who supposedly filed the suit?  These types of sham judgments are often fast, out of sight, and not enforced.

“Iran Says It Launched Animals Into Orbit in Preparation for Human Space Missions,” Time, 12-6-23.

“Iran, Russia sign joint declaration to counter sanctions,” Xinhua, 12-6-23.

“Iranian President to Meet Putin in Moscow on Dec. 7,” Moscow Times, 12-5-23.

“’Situation horrible, stay at home’: Air pollution chokes Iran’s capital Tehran,” Hindustan Times, 12-5-23.  The environmental stories carried on this blog are reminders of the vast corruption and mismanagement by the Regime and the IRGC.