THREAD
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These are rough times for #Iran’s regime.
-Restive society due to rising coronavirus deaths, cases
-Economy crumbling
-Losing influence in Iraq, Syria
-Hezbollah further sanctioned, militias in Syria pounded by airstrikes
Let me explain.
1)
These are rough times for #Iran’s regime.
-Restive society due to rising coronavirus deaths, cases
-Economy crumbling
-Losing influence in Iraq, Syria
-Hezbollah further sanctioned, militias in Syria pounded by airstrikes
Let me explain.
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State media in Iran
“If the government fails to reevaluate its policies, the people will erupt like an active volcano… We all must understand we should not be caught off guard regarding protests by the hungry.”
Opposition MEK: 40,500 deaths & counting
english.mojahedin.org/i/iran-coronav…
State media in Iran
“If the government fails to reevaluate its policies, the people will erupt like an active volcano… We all must understand we should not be caught off guard regarding protests by the hungry.”
Opposition MEK: 40,500 deaths & counting
english.mojahedin.org/i/iran-coronav…
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“Iran Removes Four Zeros from the National Currency to Conceal its Economic Bankruptcy”
For four decades, Iranian rulers spent national resources on boosting their aggressive apparatuses & funding their extremist proxies in the Middle East...
iranfocus.com/en/economy/344…
“Iran Removes Four Zeros from the National Currency to Conceal its Economic Bankruptcy”
For four decades, Iranian rulers spent national resources on boosting their aggressive apparatuses & funding their extremist proxies in the Middle East...
iranfocus.com/en/economy/344…
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Iran is losing influence in Iraq. The new Iraqi prime minister is said to have close ties with the U.S.
Prior to his vote of confidence, the U.S. was providing only 30-day windows to purchase desperately needed electricity from Iran.
Iran is losing influence in Iraq. The new Iraqi prime minister is said to have close ties with the U.S.
Prior to his vote of confidence, the U.S. was providing only 30-day windows to purchase desperately needed electricity from Iran.
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Once the new Iraqi PM was sworn in, the US extended the window to 120 days. This could be an indication that the US is gaining influence in Iraq & pushing Iran out of Baghdad.
“Pompeo welcomes new Iraq gov, extends Iran sanctions waiver by 120 days”
rudaw.net/english/middle…
Once the new Iraqi PM was sworn in, the US extended the window to 120 days. This could be an indication that the US is gaining influence in Iraq & pushing Iran out of Baghdad.
“Pompeo welcomes new Iraq gov, extends Iran sanctions waiver by 120 days”
rudaw.net/english/middle…
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Yes, the sanctions waiver may seem an incentive to Iran. But wait, there’s more.
The new Iraqi PM has ordered the release of political prisoners. Realizing the opportunity, Iraqi protesters took to the streets & torched sites of Iran-backed militias.
Yes, the sanctions waiver may seem an incentive to Iran. But wait, there’s more.
The new Iraqi PM has ordered the release of political prisoners. Realizing the opportunity, Iraqi protesters took to the streets & torched sites of Iran-backed militias.
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Keep in mind that Iran-backed militia groups have also received a pounding from airstrikes not too long ago.
“US conducts airstrikes against multiple Iranian-backed militia sites in Iraq”
edition.cnn.com/2020/03/12/pol…
Keep in mind that Iran-backed militia groups have also received a pounding from airstrikes not too long ago.
“US conducts airstrikes against multiple Iranian-backed militia sites in Iraq”
edition.cnn.com/2020/03/12/pol…
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Iran is also losing influence in Syria.
“After Five Bloody Years in Syria, Russia Is Turning Against Iran—and Assad”
thedailybeast.com/russia-is-turn…
Iran is also losing influence in Syria.
“After Five Bloody Years in Syria, Russia Is Turning Against Iran—and Assad”
thedailybeast.com/russia-is-turn…
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“Vladimir Putin wants a stable Syria, with billions from abroad for his oligarch cronies to rebuild the country. But Assad's infamy and the ayatollahs stand in the way…”
Rest assured Putin will not sacrifice his interests in Syria for the sake of Iran’s mullahs.
“Vladimir Putin wants a stable Syria, with billions from abroad for his oligarch cronies to rebuild the country. But Assad's infamy and the ayatollahs stand in the way…”
Rest assured Putin will not sacrifice his interests in Syria for the sake of Iran’s mullahs.
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Israel has been pounding Iran-linked sites in Syria, with reports claiming six strikes in the span of one month.
“14 dead, including Iranians, in Syria strikes attributed to Israel — report”
timesofisrael.com/14-dead-includ…
Israel has been pounding Iran-linked sites in Syria, with reports claiming six strikes in the span of one month.
“14 dead, including Iranians, in Syria strikes attributed to Israel — report”
timesofisrael.com/14-dead-includ…
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Iran-backed Hezbollah was recently designated as a terrorist entity by Germany. This follows earlier measures by the UK.
reut.rs/3aQfPBQ
-Iran provides +$700 mn/yr to Hezbollah
-Hezbollah chief: "As long as Iran has money, we have money"
Iran-backed Hezbollah was recently designated as a terrorist entity by Germany. This follows earlier measures by the UK.
reut.rs/3aQfPBQ
-Iran provides +$700 mn/yr to Hezbollah
-Hezbollah chief: "As long as Iran has money, we have money"
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Desperate to save face, Iran reported a possible prisoner swap with the U.S., encouraging MSM to report “lesser tensions.”
However, while Iran is ready for the prisoner exchange without preconditions, Washington has yet to respond.
uk.reuters.com/article/uk-ira…
Desperate to save face, Iran reported a possible prisoner swap with the U.S., encouraging MSM to report “lesser tensions.”
However, while Iran is ready for the prisoner exchange without preconditions, Washington has yet to respond.
uk.reuters.com/article/uk-ira…
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For those interested, this thread sheds light on the prisoner exchange issue. Senior Iranian officials & Tehran’s lobby in the U.S. are quite concerned about the individual.
Could this have raised a few eyebrows in DC? Maybe.
For those interested, this thread sheds light on the prisoner exchange issue. Senior Iranian officials & Tehran’s lobby in the U.S. are quite concerned about the individual.
Could this have raised a few eyebrows in DC? Maybe.
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And to make matters even more interesting, regime leader Khamenei in Iran recently tweeted about “Imam Hassan,” a grandson of the Prophet Mohamed & known for his tactical peacemaking with his enemy.
Is Khamenei about to bend the knee & green-light talks with the U.S.?
And to make matters even more interesting, regime leader Khamenei in Iran recently tweeted about “Imam Hassan,” a grandson of the Prophet Mohamed & known for his tactical peacemaking with his enemy.
Is Khamenei about to bend the knee & green-light talks with the U.S.?
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Reminder:
Khamenei gave in to talks with the Obama admin that led to the 2015 nuclear deal.
However, we all know that Trump is no Obama.
What is your opinion?
Reminder:
Khamenei gave in to talks with the Obama admin that led to the 2015 nuclear deal.
However, we all know that Trump is no Obama.
What is your opinion?
