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What is the source of Iran's coronavirus crisis?
Tehran is pursuing a systematic campaign to depict U.S. sanctions as the leading cause. It's apologists/lobbyists are echoing the notion.
This study debunks their claims.
#Iran
#coronavirus
ncr-iran.org/en/news/human-…
1)
What is the source of Iran's coronavirus crisis?
Tehran is pursuing a systematic campaign to depict U.S. sanctions as the leading cause. It's apologists/lobbyists are echoing the notion.
This study debunks their claims.
#Iran
#coronavirus
ncr-iran.org/en/news/human-…
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Corruption in Iran is institutionalized.
July 21, 2019
The chief of staff of Iran's president 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-…
Corruption in Iran is institutionalized.
July 21, 2019
The chief of staff of Iran's president 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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Dec 19, 2019
The Governor of Iran's Central Bank:
“We have provided $22 billion worth of foreign currency for the imports, out of which $11 billion has not returned to the country. What has happened to the rest of the money?”
Source: Arman State-run newspaper- Dec 19, 2019
Dec 19, 2019
The Governor of Iran's Central Bank:
“We have provided $22 billion worth of foreign currency for the imports, out of which $11 billion has not returned to the country. What has happened to the rest of the money?”
Source: Arman State-run newspaper- Dec 19, 2019
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As US authorities have repeatedly made clear, medicine has never been sanctioned. The Swiss Ambassador in Tehran announced on January 30, 2020, that the mechanism to import medicine to Iran without any glitches had been activated.
This was acknowledged by Iran's state media.
As US authorities have repeatedly made clear, medicine has never been sanctioned. The Swiss Ambassador in Tehran announced on January 30, 2020, that the mechanism to import medicine to Iran without any glitches had been activated.
This was acknowledged by Iran's state media.
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Iran’s Central Bank chief—Feb 3
Our imports of medicine & pharmaceuticals over the past 10 months have been over 2,000 times the volume of imports from the Swiss financial channel. Over $4 billion worth of such commodities has been imported without the aid of such channels.
Iran’s Central Bank chief—Feb 3
Our imports of medicine & pharmaceuticals over the past 10 months have been over 2,000 times the volume of imports from the Swiss financial channel. Over $4 billion worth of such commodities has been imported without the aid of such channels.
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Iran's Foreign Ministry spox Abbas Mousavi—Feb 4
"... medicine & food, as you know, were not on any sanctions, so it is not appropriate that they sensationalize and make a fuss about launching a channel facilitating such transactions."
ifpnews.com/iran-says-swis…
Iran's Foreign Ministry spox Abbas Mousavi—Feb 4
"... medicine & food, as you know, were not on any sanctions, so it is not appropriate that they sensationalize and make a fuss about launching a channel facilitating such transactions."
ifpnews.com/iran-says-swis…
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On the same day, Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki said, “At least for the next months we have no problem in providing medicine, medical equipment, and facilities for the operating room.”
On the same day, Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki said, “At least for the next months we have no problem in providing medicine, medical equipment, and facilities for the operating room.”
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Outside of Iran the regime claims it lacks basic needs due to sanctions.
Inside Iran, it insists everything is under control. On March 25, Rouhani claimed, “We have had no shortages of beds, nurses, or doctors."
cabinetoffice.ir/fa/news/6702/%…
Outside of Iran the regime claims it lacks basic needs due to sanctions.
Inside Iran, it insists everything is under control. On March 25, Rouhani claimed, “We have had no shortages of beds, nurses, or doctors."
cabinetoffice.ir/fa/news/6702/%…
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August 9, 2019
Iranian Health Minister Saied Namaki claimed 97% of the medicine needed in Iran is produced domestically, with only 3% imported.
Food & Medicine Org spox Kianoush Jahanpour claimed domestic pharmaceutical production could cover the needs of 200 million people.
August 9, 2019
Iranian Health Minister Saied Namaki claimed 97% of the medicine needed in Iran is produced domestically, with only 3% imported.
Food & Medicine Org spox Kianoush Jahanpour claimed domestic pharmaceutical production could cover the needs of 200 million people.
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Remember the 1 billion euros that "disappeared?"
“There are reports that 2 million euros intended for heart stints were instead spent on electrical cable. $180 million for medical supplies were instead spent on tobacco and cigarette paper.”
Remember the 1 billion euros that "disappeared?"
“There are reports that 2 million euros intended for heart stints were instead spent on electrical cable. $180 million for medical supplies were instead spent on tobacco and cigarette paper.”
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Dec 23, 2018
500 million euros had been given to the pharmaceutical Industry out of the national funds to deal with the medical crisis.
irna.ir/news/83143880/…
Two months later, half of that money had not reached the announced destination and could not be located.
Dec 23, 2018
500 million euros had been given to the pharmaceutical Industry out of the national funds to deal with the medical crisis.
irna.ir/news/83143880/…
Two months later, half of that money had not reached the announced destination and could not be located.
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Former Iranian Health Minister Marzieh Vahid Dastjerdi said in a TV interview in 2014:
“In 2012... we needed some $2.5 billion to import medicine & medical essentials... but only $41 million was provided. Some of the money was given to women’s cosmetics and other things…"
Former Iranian Health Minister Marzieh Vahid Dastjerdi said in a TV interview in 2014:
“In 2012... we needed some $2.5 billion to import medicine & medical essentials... but only $41 million was provided. Some of the money was given to women’s cosmetics and other things…"
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"... state currency is being used to import Porsche cars… our medical equipment and necessary items took only the eighth place in the priority list. Dog food, shovels, and saddles were fourth, fifth and so on.”
khabaronline.ir/news/445489/%D…
"... state currency is being used to import Porsche cars… our medical equipment and necessary items took only the eighth place in the priority list. Dog food, shovels, and saddles were fourth, fifth and so on.”
khabaronline.ir/news/445489/%D…
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July 2013
Mohammad Reza Naderi, a customs office deputy said: “There is enough medicine in the country, but due to state bureaucracy a large volume of medicine has been piled up in the customs warehouses...'
July 2013
Mohammad Reza Naderi, a customs office deputy said: “There is enough medicine in the country, but due to state bureaucracy a large volume of medicine has been piled up in the customs warehouses...'
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Oct 10, 2013
Former MP Hossein Ali Shahriari
"In October 2012, the total foreign currency allocated to [medicine] was 120 million euros, out of which 50 million euros was used to import women’s cosmetics & sanitation goods... only 70 million euros was allocated to medicine.”
Oct 10, 2013
Former MP Hossein Ali Shahriari
"In October 2012, the total foreign currency allocated to [medicine] was 120 million euros, out of which 50 million euros was used to import women’s cosmetics & sanitation goods... only 70 million euros was allocated to medicine.”
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In Iran, imports & the medicine market are controlled by individuals w/ unique connections. These monopolies actively control the market & safeguard the interests of institutions operating behind the curtains.
The price of hoarded medicines amounts to about $49 million.
In Iran, imports & the medicine market are controlled by individuals w/ unique connections. These monopolies actively control the market & safeguard the interests of institutions operating behind the curtains.
The price of hoarded medicines amounts to about $49 million.
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Mohsen Jalavati, vice-chair of Iran's Transparency & Justice Watch Org:
“An import company had recently threatened the Deputy Health Minister if medicine prices are not raised by 60%, items would not be released from customs to cause a shortage.”
(Mashreq daily—Aug 13, 2018)
Mohsen Jalavati, vice-chair of Iran's Transparency & Justice Watch Org:
“An import company had recently threatened the Deputy Health Minister if medicine prices are not raised by 60%, items would not be released from customs to cause a shortage.”
(Mashreq daily—Aug 13, 2018)
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Abbas Zare-Nejad, advisor to Health Minister: “Some shortages have been caused in some of the medical items not due to sanctions but due to foreign currency allocations, storage or problems of distribution.”
(ILNA news agency—July 15, 2018)
Abbas Zare-Nejad, advisor to Health Minister: “Some shortages have been caused in some of the medical items not due to sanctions but due to foreign currency allocations, storage or problems of distribution.”
(ILNA news agency—July 15, 2018)
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The regime imports cheap off-the-market medicine, seriously endangering the lives of patients.
On September 8, 2019, it was announced that Shabnam Nemat-Zadeh, daughter of the former Minister of Industry Mohammad Reza Nemat-Zadeh, had been arrested for financial reasons.
The regime imports cheap off-the-market medicine, seriously endangering the lives of patients.
On September 8, 2019, it was announced that Shabnam Nemat-Zadeh, daughter of the former Minister of Industry Mohammad Reza Nemat-Zadeh, had been arrested for financial reasons.
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Iran's regime allows Shabnam Nemat-Zadeh, 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 Nemat-Zadeh, 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 Nemat-Zadeh, 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).”
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“… Shabnam Nemat-Zadeh, 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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In July-August 2018 a warehouse was discovered where $80 million of outdated medicine imported by Nemat-Zadeh was stored. She began trading in medicine in 2009 and managed several companies together with her mother and sister.
In July-August 2018 a warehouse was discovered where $80 million of outdated medicine imported by Nemat-Zadeh was stored. She began trading in medicine in 2009 and managed several companies together with her mother and sister.
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According to a former employee of Nemat-Zadeh’s company (RASA): “Generally no one knew about the medicine warehouse. Only a few knew about the medicines stored, including the company director, technical officer, and another woman..."
tabnak.ir/fa/news/780669…
According to a former employee of Nemat-Zadeh’s company (RASA): “Generally no one knew about the medicine warehouse. Only a few knew about the medicines stored, including the company director, technical officer, and another woman..."
tabnak.ir/fa/news/780669…
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Nemat-Zadeh’s family, including her husband & her 20-year-old daughter, were authorized signatories. Even her 12-year-old son was among the company directors. The firm enjoyed very close links to the Health, receiving lists of urgently required medicine well in advance.
Nemat-Zadeh’s family, including her husband & her 20-year-old daughter, were authorized signatories. Even her 12-year-old son was among the company directors. The firm enjoyed very close links to the Health, receiving lists of urgently required medicine well in advance.
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The company was also engaged in price-manipulation. Medicine bought for 10 euros were listed as costing 50 euros. Nemat-Zadeh was also a member of the Supplementary Medicine Importers Union, supervising the pricing of the medicine and had access to info on rivals’ prices.
The company was also engaged in price-manipulation. Medicine bought for 10 euros were listed as costing 50 euros. Nemat-Zadeh was also a member of the Supplementary Medicine Importers Union, supervising the pricing of the medicine and had access to info on rivals’ prices.
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Despite all this, the Iranian regime continues to dispatch free medicine to other countries in the region, as part of its effort to exert influence beyond its borders.
Sep 2018
Iranian Red Crescent sejt 200 tons of medicine & equipment to Iraq
bit.ly/2Z9sCdF
Despite all this, the Iranian regime continues to dispatch free medicine to other countries in the region, as part of its effort to exert influence beyond its borders.
Sep 2018
Iranian Red Crescent sejt 200 tons of medicine & equipment to Iraq
bit.ly/2Z9sCdF
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Conclusion
-The critical problems concerning medicine in Iran are a direct result of the regime’s practices and policies.
Alongside widespread theft, medical shortages and high prices are caused by monopolies hoarding medicine with the backing of senior officials.
Conclusion
-The critical problems concerning medicine in Iran are a direct result of the regime’s practices and policies.
Alongside widespread theft, medical shortages and high prices are caused by monopolies hoarding medicine with the backing of senior officials.
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The regime is exploiting the Iranian people’s predicament—including the current coronavirus outbreak—to alleviate sanctions to have more means to continue its repression, terrorism, and belligerence. Not even a dime given to this regime will reach the Iranian people.
The regime is exploiting the Iranian people’s predicament—including the current coronavirus outbreak—to alleviate sanctions to have more means to continue its repression, terrorism, and belligerence. Not even a dime given to this regime will reach the Iranian people.
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The regime’s absolute priority is to dedicate financial resources to suppression, the export of terrorism, support for terrorist groups, and warmongering in the region and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
A few numbers👇
The regime’s absolute priority is to dedicate financial resources to suppression, the export of terrorism, support for terrorist groups, and warmongering in the region and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
A few numbers👇
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Iranian opposition NCRI President Maryam Rajavi:
Iranian opposition NCRI President Maryam Rajavi:
