Tag Archives: Iran

Two Years Ago — Former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Takes Many Secrets to His Grave

Posted on January 10, 2019 by L

“With what is happening in the U.S. and the possible instability that is going to come in U.S. policy you needed a voice of reason and pragmatism that had some heft to it. He was that voice. Losing that voice … Continue reading →

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Pompeo, Tehran and a Mysterious Murder in the Netherlands [UPDATE — Intel Today Analysis Confirmed]

Posted on January 9, 2019 by L

“Today, the Iranian Quds Force conducts covert assassination operations in the heart of Europe.” Mike Pompeo — US Secretary of State (May 21 2018) “It’s unlikely to be true. There is no evidence to back the claim that currently they … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — “Brussels Professor” Faces Death Penalty in Iran

Posted on December 17, 2018 by L

“The only explanation for this legal error is that Djalali’s so-called lawyer colluded with Judge Salavati of the Iranian Revolutionary Court, who sentenced him to death after physical and psychological torture, and without any fair or public trial .” VUB … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — MEDINT : Iran Supreme Leader at Death’s Door?

Posted on December 5, 2018 by L

“Most believe that the current Supreme Leader will pass from the scene in the next few years due to old age and illness. If this happens, the process by which he is replaced will be a defining moment for the … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — Julian Assange : “1979 Is Year Zero of Our Modern Era”

Posted on December 2, 2018 by L

“Today, 28 November 2016, marking the six-year anniversary of Cablegate, WikiLeaks expands its Public Library of US Diplomacy (PLUSD) with more than half a million (531,525) diplomatic cables from 1979. If any year could be said to be the ‘year … Continue reading →

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General Qassem Soleimani : “I Will Stand Against You” [UPDATE]

Posted on November 7, 2018 by L

“Come! We are waiting.  You start this war, but we will finish it.” Major-General Soleimani — Head of the elite Quds Force “Iran will continue selling oil. We will proudly break the sanctions.” Iran President Hassan Rouhani The leader of … Continue reading →

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General Qassem Soleimani : “I Will Stand Against You”

Posted on November 4, 2018 by L

“Come! We are waiting.  You start this war, but we will finish it.” Major-General Soleimani — Head of the elite Quds Force The leader of Iran’s elite Quds Force, General Qassem Soleimani, has responded to US President Donald Trump’s announcement … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Belgium University Professor Death Sentenced in Iran

Posted on October 27, 2018 by L

“A scientist performing important humanitarian work has been sentenced without public trial and is looking at the death penalty. This is an outrageous violation of universal human rights, against which we should react decisively.” Rector Caroline Pauwels — VUB [Vrije Universiteit … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — CIA Director Pompeo Compares Iran To ISIS

Posted on October 14, 2018 by L

“For unlike ISIS and its mirage of a caliphate, Iran is a powerful nation-state that remains the world’s largest state-sponsor of terrorism. The Islamic Republic is Iran’s version of what the caliphate ought to look like under the control of … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Decadence and Downfall: The Shah of Iran’s Ultimate Party (Oct. 12-16 1971)

Posted on October 13, 2018 by L

“As irrelevant as a straw until it breaks the camel’s back, the party gave the exiled Ayatollah Khomeini his opportunity. Popular uprising became Islamic revolution. And we live with the results.” Martin Hoyle — Financial Times (February 2016) In October … Continue reading →

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