Radiofarda – In a fiery speech, the U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo lambasted former President Obama, describing his foreign policy as “misguided” and “wishful” thinking that diminished America’s role in the region, harmed its longtime friends and emboldened its arch enemy the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Afghan Official Snubs Zarif For Taliban Comment
Radiofarda – An Afghan government official has assailed Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s statement that the Taliban should have a role in the country’s future, saying it is better if Iranian officials listen to their own opponents in Iran.
Read More »Qatar and the legitimate interests of Iran
Al-Arabia – Qatar did well by putting the record straight and calling things by their names. It officially announced, through its ambassador to Moscow, its true position towards the Iranian occupation of Syria, by considering that Iran has “legitimate” interests in Syria and supporting Tehran’s quest to maintain those interests; and that the “Syrian regime, which oppressed its opponents, is …
Read More »Iran will not comply with ‘illegal’ US sanctions, says oil minister
Al-Arabia – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said on Thursday US sanctions against his country were “fully illegal” and Tehran would not comply with them.
Read More »Iran state TV airs video making case for jailing of British-Iranian dual national
Al-Monitor – A video aired on Iranian state television has compared accusations that Russia sought to influence the 2016 US presidential elections with biased and fake news to the efforts of the UK-funded BBC to influence Iranian domestic policy and topple its government — in the process airing footage of the arrest of a jailed dual British-Iranian citizen and her alleged …
Read More »Intel: Why Iran is shrugging off Pompeo’s speech
Al-Monitor – Iran has reacted to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s speech in Cairo with both ridicule and disdain, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warning against taking seriously anything coming out of the Donald Trump administration — whether threats or promises.
Read More »Labor Activist’s Revelation of Torture During Detention Prompts Wave of Reports of Abuse in Iran’s Prisons
CHRI – Esmail Bakhshi’s lawyer says her client is under intense pressure to retract statements about his torture
Read More »Bolton Counters Syria Withdrawal, Hires Iran Hawk
lobelog – National Security Advisor John Bolton is bringing reinforcements into the White House to bolster his push for war with Iran, just weeks after Donald Trump announced U.S. troops will be leaving Syria.
Read More »Death Of A Young Woman And Suspicions Surrounding A Lawmaker
Radiofarda – The death of a young woman in Malekan, northwest Iran, has led to controversy and suspicions of possible involvement by a lawmaker.
Read More »Shocking Story Of Torture And Attempts By Officials To Evade Accusations
Radiofarda – A female civil rights activist who was arrested in November and spent close to one month in detention has talked about “brutal torture” of her and a labor activist arrested with her.
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