Social and Political

gatestoneinstitute.org – The recent decision to shower Iran, the “leading state sponsor of global terrorism,” with yet another $10 billion in sanctions waivers, “freeing up $10 billion elsewhere to spend on terrorism, missiles, nuclear weapons and the repression of Iranian women,” defies logic and morality. Despite galactic evidence of Iran’s atrocities — such as, since October 2023, more than 165 …

iranintl – Iran’s regime dubs its regional armed groups “resistance forces,” while opponents label them mercenaries. Many ordinary Iranians view them as terrorists who exploit their country’s resources. However, the term “proxies” employed by Western media and think tanks fails to accurately depict the diverse relationships these forces maintain with the regime. No section of Iranian society refers to them …

iranintl – Following a German court’s ruling attributing Iran’s regime to a foiled 2022 terrorist plot targeting a synagogue in Bochum, many have urged Berlin to close Tehran’s embassy and designate the IRGC as a terrorist entity. The Islamic Republic of Iran has launched numerous terrorist attacks since the 1979 Islamic revolution within the territory of Germany, including the infamous 1992 …

iranintl – The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has informed a House panel that Iran is resolute in its intentions to carry out various attacks on US soil, including assassinations. During a hearing at the US House of Representatives, the current status of Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’ and its implications for US homeland security and interests worldwide were examined, …

iranintl – US Secretary Of State, Antony Blinken has come under fire for his mollycoddling of Iran, requesting they tell the Iran-backed Houthis “to stop” attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. While the international community looks to the US to take stronger action against the Houthis, Blinken could only voice hopes that Iran would step in to stop the …

Iranwire – The head of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), General Michael Kurilla, expressed concerns on Thursday over the deepening alliance between Iran, China, and Russia. During a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee, General Kurilla emphasized his worries regarding the “global implications” of this trilateral partnership.  “Collectively, Iran, Russia, and China are strengthening their relationships and fostering …

Iranwire – The recent spate of mobile phone and wallet thefts in Iran has reached a new level with an assault on Mohammad Ali Abtahi, former chief of staff to President Mohammad Khatami.  Abtahi took to his Instagram page to detail the incident, revealing that motorcyclists with a “polished appearance” and a “high-end motorcycle” attempted to steal his phone.  Abtahi …

Iranwire – The coincidence of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan with the Nowruz New Year holiday has led to Iranian authorities implementing a new set of restrictions.  Even before Nowruz began, the Deputy Interior Minister threatened to take action against those who chose not to fast during the holiday despite Islamic law exempting travelers from fasting obligations. Seyed Majid …

VOA – Pakistan said Thursday that it does not need a waiver from U.S. sanctions to build its portion of a pipeline to import natural gas from Iran. “It is a segment of the pipeline which is being built inside Pakistani territory. So, we do not believe that at this point there is room for any discussion or waiver from …

iranintl – European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell once again finds himself embroiled in a diplomatic battle over Iran sanctions, as revealed exclusively by the Wall Street Journal. Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, including Iran-backed Houthi attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea and the ongoing conflict in Gaza, France and Germany last month advocated for …