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gatestoneinstitute.org – The mullahs are freely expanding their nuclear weapons program, now enriching uranium to nearly weapons-grade level. Iran is also seeking assistance from its ally, Russia, to bolster its nuclear program, according to the US intelligence officials. Iran has been providing attack drones to Russia that are being used in Ukraine and is preparing also to deliver ballistic missiles. …

Shabtabnews – In a twitter statement USCIRF called for justice & accountability for victims & survivors of violence targeted based on their religion or belief around the world.” #IDEVAW2022 USCIRF Chair @nuryturkel: "On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, USCIRF calls for justice & accountability for victims & survivors of violence targeted based on their religion …

Al-Arabia – Iran’s foreign ministry has condemned a United Nations Human Rights Council decision to probe the Islamic republic’s response to unrest following the death of Mahsa Amini. Tehran had opposed holding the urgent council session on Thursday as requested by Germany and Iceland. It “totally rejects” the resolution that was adopted to establish a high-level fact-finding mission, the ministry …

RFL/RE – Iran’s political turmoil cast a shadow over Iran’s second match in the World Cup on November 25, with pro-government fans harassing anti-government fans outside the stadium in Qatar. Unlike in their first match against England, the Iran players sang along to their national anthem before the match against Wales as some fans in the stadium wept. Some Iran …

Iranwire – Iran’s national football team sang along to their national anthem at their second World Cup match in Qatar, after remaining silent in their opening game earlier this week in an apparent sign of support of anti-government protesters back home. Loud jeers were heard from Iranian supporters as the anthem played before the match kick-off against Wales on November …