2) “These relationships blossomed into what high-level national security and intelligence sources say allowed the Iranian regime to bypass Mr. Trump and work directly with Obama administration veterans that Tehran hoped would soon return to power in Washington.”
3) Certain examples of Zarif’s relationships with U.S. figures include meetings with Sec. John Kerry, Sec. Moniz, Iran deal negotiator Wendy Sherman, Sen. Feinstein and Sen. Chris Murphy.
Sen. Murphy has also delivered speeches in NIAC sessions.
4) “During the initial uproar in 2018 over his meetings with Kerry, Zarif explained that he could tap into a network of support for the [2015 nuclear] deal that was alive and well on the political left.”
5) “Numerous sources have told The Washington Times that [Zarif] wields tremendous influence over a tightly knit group inside the U.S. that has long advocated for Washington to take a more accommodating tack toward Iran.”
That group is NIAC.
6) “It’s an informal union of Iran apologists and pro-diplomacy advocates that helps amplify Mr. Zarif’s talking points, giving the Iranian Foreign Ministry influence over public opinion in the United States and considerable sway in left-leaning political and social circles.”
7) In Jan 2020, three high-profile Rep senators asked the Justice Dept to open a probe into whether NIAC was violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act, which requires anyone working in a political capacity for a foreign gov to disclose that info. freebeacon.com/national-secur…
8) Listen to this Iranian regime insider explain that NIAC was established by Zarif.
9) The Cruz-Cotton-Braun letter also singled out Trita Parsi, a co-founder of NIAC who now serves as executive vice president at a recently formed Washington-based think tank, the [Soros-funded] Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.
16) “As part of the [2015 nuclear] deal, Tehran promised to limit its nuclear enrichment activities in exchange for economic sanctions relief and access to tens of billions of dollars in frozen bank accounts.”
This is how Iran used that money.
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#BREAKING
Feb 23—Saravan, SE #Iran
Protesters have seized the local governorate building after IRGC forces opened fire yesterday on fuel carriers, killing and wounding dozens of Baluchi locals.
Feb 23—Saravan, SE #Iran
Reports indicate protesters poured into the streets today after IRGC forces opened fire on innocent Baluchi locals yesterday.
Authorities were forced to evacuate and flee the governorate building.
Feb 23—Saravan, SE #Iran
More footage of protesters taking over the local governorate building.
#UPDATE
Initial reports suggest at least three 107mm rockets hit the US Embassy vicinity in Baghdad. More details to come & number of rockets could rise.
Feb 21—Tehran, #Iran
Retirees and pensioners protesting and demanding fair pensions based on rising inflation rates, and officials to live up to their promises.
Many other cities are witnessing similar rallies. #IranProtests
Feb 21—Tehran, #Iran
Contract teachers rallying outside the regime's Majlis (parliament) protesting unfair employment policies. #IranProtests
Feb 21—Tabriz, NW #Iran
Retirees and pensioners demanding fair wages as inflation is leading to skyrocketing prices. Many are barely making ends meet. #IranProtests
#BREAKING #Iran-backed militia group in Iraq claims responsibility for a rocket attack targeting Balad Air Base north of Baghdad.
-Three Katyusha rockets reported
-One contractor injured
-Some reports claiming rockets landed inside the base & multiple injuries.
More to follow
This is the second salvo of rockets to hit a base hosting U.S. forces or contractors in Iraq in less than a week. reuters.com/article/uk-ira…
Periodic reminder:
"When the Iranians sense weakness, they'll attack."
Feb 18—Sisakht, SW #Iran
Most of the town suffered severe damages following a recent 5.6-magnitude earthquake.
Locals are not receiving adequate aid & reports indicate officials instead dispatched security forces to prevent protests. #سیسخت_تنهاست
Feb 19—Sisakht, SW #Iran
11:30 pm local time
Locals spent the night at -5 decrees C next to fires due to lack of aid days after the recent earthquake.
Remember, the ruling regime continues to fund Assad, Hezbollah, Hamas & other terrorists. #سیسخت_تنهاست
Report: Angry locals in Sisakht, SW #Iran protested the downplaying of earthquake damage by officials and state-run TV, following a 5.6 earthquake that left many homes in ruins. #سیسخت_تنهاست irannewswire.org/locals-protest…
Quite fond of #Iran's talking points
-2019 uprising was no big change
-regime collapse is a joke
-IRGC "accidentally" shot down #PS752
-nuclear weapons prohibited by Iran leader
2) Rep. @BrianMastFL debunking the "academic" argument from three so-called "experts," leaving them speechless, including Tabatabai, about the killing of Qassem Soleimani resulting in "increasing tensions."