LONG THREAD
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Various Members of Congress are (@Ilhan, @RepBarbaraLee & @RepRaulGrijalva) rehashing the known talking point of #Iran apologists/lobbyists about sanctions causing medicine shortages.
Let’s dig in to this subject & find the truth.
h/t @HanifJazayeri
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Various Members of Congress are (@Ilhan, @RepBarbaraLee & @RepRaulGrijalva) rehashing the known talking point of #Iran apologists/lobbyists about sanctions causing medicine shortages.
Let’s dig in to this subject & find the truth.
h/t @HanifJazayeri
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The regime's own Health Minister said recently:
“No Major Shortage of Medicine in Iran”
tasnimnews.com/en/news/2019/1…
The regime's own Health Minister said recently:
“No Major Shortage of Medicine in Iran”
tasnimnews.com/en/news/2019/1…
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The chief of staff of Iran's president has said in a letter that one billion euros ($1.12 billion) in hard currency allocated for importing medicines and essential goods “has disappeared”.
en.radiofarda.com/a/one-billion-…
The chief of staff of Iran's president has said in a letter that one billion euros ($1.12 billion) in hard currency allocated for importing medicines and essential goods “has disappeared”.
en.radiofarda.com/a/one-billion-…
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Iran sent 160 tons of medicine to Iraq for a recent religious ceremony
bit.ly/2nMDhxd
-Over 60 treatment centers/hospitals/clinics in 4 cities
-5 medical sites in Najaf/Karbala
-10 medical sites between Najaf/Karbala
-Free medicine/treatment
Iran sent 160 tons of medicine to Iraq for a recent religious ceremony
bit.ly/2nMDhxd
-Over 60 treatment centers/hospitals/clinics in 4 cities
-5 medical sites in Najaf/Karbala
-10 medical sites between Najaf/Karbala
-Free medicine/treatment
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Footage of Iran sending ambulances to Iraq for recently held religious ceremonies.
Footage of Iran sending ambulances to Iraq for recently held religious ceremonies.
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October 10, 2018
Iranian official says: “200 tons of medicine & medical supplies will be sent to [Iraq].”
Farsi link:
bit.ly/2Z9sCdF
October 10, 2018
Iranian official says: “200 tons of medicine & medical supplies will be sent to [Iraq].”
Farsi link:
bit.ly/2Z9sCdF
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Iran’s state-run ILNA news agency:
"Iran exports $25 million of medicine & equipment to Iraq each year and has the capacity of up to $200 million."
Farsi link
bit.ly/2TBx7Op
Iran’s state-run ILNA news agency:
"Iran exports $25 million of medicine & equipment to Iraq each year and has the capacity of up to $200 million."
Farsi link
bit.ly/2TBx7Op
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Iran's regime allows Shabnam Nematzadeh, the daughter of a regime insider, run an import/export pharmaceutical company… all the while the mullahs lie about the U.S. sanctioning medicine & medical equipment…
Iran's regime allows Shabnam Nematzadeh, the daughter of a regime insider, run an import/export pharmaceutical company… all the while the mullahs lie about the U.S. sanctioning medicine & medical equipment…
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“… Shabnam Nematzadeh, the daughter of the former Mines and Industry Minister Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh in Hassan Rouhani’s cabinet, was found to be hoarding a stock of medication worth 50 billion rials (approx. $500,000).”
english.mojahedin.org/i/iranian-peop…
“… Shabnam Nematzadeh, the daughter of the former Mines and Industry Minister Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh in Hassan Rouhani’s cabinet, was found to be hoarding a stock of medication worth 50 billion rials (approx. $500,000).”
english.mojahedin.org/i/iranian-peop…
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While 80% of Iranians are living in poverty (via Deutsche Welle Persian - (link: bit.ly/2GIioMm), the regime ruling Iran is increasing funding for the terrorist group Hamas.
But of course, these Members of Congress won’t mention that.
timesofisrael.com/iran-agrees-to…
While 80% of Iranians are living in poverty (via Deutsche Welle Persian - (link: bit.ly/2GIioMm), the regime ruling Iran is increasing funding for the terrorist group Hamas.
But of course, these Members of Congress won’t mention that.
timesofisrael.com/iran-agrees-to…
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THIS:
Halkbank participated in many illicit transactions for the benefit of Iran... transactions designed to appear to be purchases of food & medicine by Iranian customers, in order to appear to fall within the so-called “humanitarian exception.”
justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/t…
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THIS:
Halkbank participated in many illicit transactions for the benefit of Iran... transactions designed to appear to be purchases of food & medicine by Iranian customers, in order to appear to fall within the so-called “humanitarian exception.”
justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/t…
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They also won’t tell you about the filthy rich in Iran who are mostly, if not all, linked to the regime.
Luxury apartments selling at $2.86 mn.
And the regime sends billions to Assad, Hezbollah, Houthis, Iraqi militias...
But no money for medicine…
They also won’t tell you about the filthy rich in Iran who are mostly, if not all, linked to the regime.
Luxury apartments selling at $2.86 mn.
And the regime sends billions to Assad, Hezbollah, Houthis, Iraqi militias...
But no money for medicine…
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More from Lavasan, north of Tehran, Iran
Dubbed: "Basti Hills"
Houses estimated between $47.6 to $167 million.
Some houses are protected by 10-meter walls.
More from Lavasan, north of Tehran, Iran
Dubbed: "Basti Hills"
Houses estimated between $47.6 to $167 million.
Some houses are protected by 10-meter walls.
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For those interested, this is my take on the fake news about medicine shortages in Iran & U.S. sanctions.
irancommentary.wordpress.com/2019/07/30/ira…
For those interested, this is my take on the fake news about medicine shortages in Iran & U.S. sanctions.
irancommentary.wordpress.com/2019/07/30/ira…
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Thanks for reading this thread.
I welcome any & all constructive feedback.
Have a good one!
Thanks for reading this thread.
I welcome any & all constructive feedback.
Have a good one!
ADDENDUM:
While America is engulfed with #ImpeachmentDay, Americans should be aware of #Iran's lobby, @NIACouncil, establishing a foothold in Congress with various members, including @Ilhan/@IlhanMN.
While America is engulfed with #ImpeachmentDay, Americans should be aware of #Iran's lobby, @NIACouncil, establishing a foothold in Congress with various members, including @Ilhan/@IlhanMN.
