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9 months

In June, Khamenei opined on a 2020 law that ordered a major nuclear escalation, calling it "a good law" that "must be followed." In practice, however, Tehran's compliance has been spotty. For @WashInstitute I explain what happened & why it still matters

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“Why would American Media, best-known for publishing salacious stories of sex and scandal, sink money into printing 200,000 copies of a magazine with a grinning Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman splashed across the cover?”

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Hundreds of Black Lives Matter protesters make their way from Malcolm X/Meridian Hill Park down 16th street toward the White House #DCProtests @PoPville

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Diplomacy c 2019

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6 years

Iranian media is translating Pompeo’s new “Iran Action Group” as the “Action Group Against Iran”

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Israeli Military Intelligence released its top-line intelligence assessments for 2019 to Israeli press. Despite political rhetoric, intel pros say: ▪️Iran has complied with JCPOA ▪️If Iran broke out to a bomb, it would take 2 yrs: 1 yr for fissile material and 1 yr to weaponize

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*IRAN IS STILL ABIDING BY NUCLEAR DEAL, CIA DIRECTOR HASPEL SAYS

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2 years

US official: “We are absolutely going to sanction anybody who’s helping Iranians help Russians kill Ukrainians.” via @nahaltoosi

U.S. to penalize Iran, third parties for missile sales to Russia

A U.S. official issued the warning following reports that Tehran was expanding its military aid to Moscow.

www.politico.com

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@hrome2

6 years

Iran winning because its opponent scores an own goal? Cue geopolitical analogies

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@hrome2

2 years

Excited and honored to be joining @WashInstitute as a Senior Fellow focusing on Iran--sanctions, economic, diplomatic, and nuclear issues. Grateful for the past 5+ years at @EurasiaGroup & privilege of working with brilliant colleagues to help make sense of the world.

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4 years

An elaborate Qods Day graphic from Khamenei's office which features the phrase "The Final Solution."

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@hrome2

1 year

Time between crossing USDIRR thresholds: IRR 300,000 —> 400,000: 2 years IRR 400,000 —> 500,000: 2 months IRR 500,000 —> 600,000: 1 week

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@hrome2

4 years

IRGC statement holds a mirror to Trump: IRGC tonight: “If America responds to these attacks there will be bigger attacks on the way. This is not a threat, it’s a warning.” Trump 31Dec: "Iran will be held fully responsible for lives lost... This is not a Warning, it is a Threat"

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@hrome2

2 years

Reuters cites two senior Iranian officials and two Iranian diplomats confirming Tehran will supply not only more drones but short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, confirming Western press reports.

Iran agrees to ship missiles, more drones to Russia

Iran has promised to provide Russia with surface to surface missiles and more drones, a move that is likely to infuriate the United States and other Western powers.

www.reuters.com

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@hrome2

3 years

When you thought you’ve seen it all 👇

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@hrome2

5 years

“So angry was Mr. Mattis at the Syrian withdrawal that neither he, nor any other senior Pentagon official, would defend it publicly, despite requests from the White House to do so.”

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@hrome2

4 years

Cost of USD 1 in Iran: Oct 1, 2019: IRR 116,200 Oct 1, 2020: IRR 300,200

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@hrome2

2 years

Told ⁦ @WSJ ⁩ ⁦ @laurnorman ⁩: “Both Washington and Tehran want to get this done. Russia throwing sand in the gears may actually bring these two adversaries together to reach creative solutions to get the deal signed.”

Iran Nuclear Deal Threatened by Russian Demands Over Ukraine Sanctions

Russia said it wanted written guarantees that Ukraine-related sanctions won’t prevent it from trading broadly with Tehran under a revived pact.

www.wsj.com

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@hrome2

1 year

🧵Treasury issued two important tranches of sanctions designations today aimed at Iran's petchem exports & procurement of UAV tech. Many of the targets were in China, demonstrating a greater (and much belated) US willingness to put pressure on Beijing on these files.

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@hrome2

2 years

In an op-ed in @thehill , I outline a new way to hold Iran accountable for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine: Along with G7, Washington should argue that a “business-as-usual” attitude toward Iranian energy purchases cannot continue. (1/7)

How to hold Iran accountable for supporting Russia’s war

No other country has aided Russia’s invasion of Ukraine more than Iran. Rhetorically, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has personally endorsed Moscow’s invasion and echoed Russia’s talking point that NA…

thehill.com

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@hrome2

3 years

Netanyahu tonight: “To the citizens of Israel I say that I do not care if your blood is boiling. You cannot take the law into your own hands. You cannot grab an ordinary Arab citizen and try to lynch him – just as we cannot watch Arab citizens do this to Jewish citizens.”

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@hrome2

2 years

Latest Iranian inflation numbers are out, and they are brutal. Consumer prices rose 12.2% compared with last mo, with food prices rising more than 25% mom. Prices for sugar, cheese and eggs rose 47%. Point-to-point has risen to 52.5% (up from 39.3% last mo).

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@hrome2

5 years

Army’s post mortem on Iraq war: “an emboldened and expansionist Iran appears to be the only victor”

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@hrome2

9 months

دو مشکل وجود دارد: ۱. «سند سپتامبر» در واقع «سند 22 آگوست» است. ۲. ‌«آماده است» درست نیست. آماده **بود**.

انتخاب

@Entekhab_News

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امیرعبداللهیان: 🔹سندی معروف به «سند سپتامبر» بین ما و طرف‌های مقابل برجام آماده است 🔹سلطان عمان ابتکاری روی میز گذاشت و در چارچوب آن گفت‌وگو‌هایی را به طور غیرمستقیم با آمریکایی‌ها داشتیم 🔹 بایدن پیام‌هایی می‌دهد مبنی بر این که من نیت و اراده جدی دارم برای اینکه به برجام

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4 years

The Iranian foreign ministry's "SANCTION" graphic was beamed tonight on Azadi Tower in Tehran

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@hrome2

2 years

Iranian rial has reached a new all-time low, according to Bonbast: USDIRR 332,500. When Raisi was inaugurated last August, the rate was USDIRR 255,500.

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@hrome2

1 year

Per Gallant, estimates of Iranian annual spending to proxies and partners: ▪️Hizballah: $700m ▪️Hamas: $100m ▪️PIJ: Tens of millions ▪️Militias in Syria: Hundreds of millions ▪️Assad regime: Billions ▪️Militias in Iraq: Hundreds of millions ▪️Houthis: Hundreds of millions

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@hrome2

3 years

I’ve been told that the key to a happy and successful marriage is visiting the world’s first nuclear powered submarine on your honeymoon

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@hrome2

2 years

To sum up: A regime that once suffered devastating bombardments of its cities is supplying drones used to terrorize a Euro capital & deployed forces to aid such attacks on the occupied territory of a Euro country on behalf of a country that once occupied part of its own territory

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@hrome2

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US officials confirm earlier reports that IRGC personnel are deployed to Crimea to train Russians on operating its drones against Ukraine

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@hrome2

2 years

Shamkhani today: "US isn't interested in a strong deal that would satisfy both parties" Putin today: US is "ready to make peace with Iran, immediately sign all the documents"

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@hrome2

1 year

«پارلمان اروپایی به پای خود شلیک کرد.پاسخ ، متقابل است.» پس…. پارلمان ایران به پای خود شلیک کرد….؟

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@Amirabdolahian

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امروز در جلسه غیرعلنی مجلس شورای اسلامی حضور یافتم.نمایندگان در حضور سردار سلامی از تلاش این نهاد حاکمیتی برای حفظ امنیت ملی قدردانی کردند. مجلس در اقدامی متقابل در صدد قرار دادن عناصر ارتش کشورهای اروپا در لیست تروریستی است. پارلمان اروپایی به پای خود شلیک کرد.پاسخ ، متقابل است.

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@hrome2

3 years

Raisi's new chief of Atomic Energy Org is under UN, EU & UK sanctions. He was listed by UN in 2008 as "engaged in, directly associated with or providing support for Iran’s proliferation sensitive nuclear activities or for the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems."

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Henry Rome

@hrome2

1 year

How much $$$ does Iran spend on its military? Where does it go? And how does US policy affect these trends? For much of the past yr, I've been digging into Iranian budgets to get at the answer. Today @WashInstitute published my study on past decade of Iranian defense spending 👇

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@WashInstitute

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Scholars have devoted little attention to a key area: Iran’s defense spending. @hrome2 offers the most detailed public accounting yet of Tehran’s recent defense spending, illustrated by charts showing trends and comparisons with regional rivals.

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@hrome2

1 year

Biden re JCPOA: “It is dead.”

Jason Brodsky

@JasonMBrodsky

1 year

#BREAKING : @POTUS is asked when he’s going to declare #Iran JCPOA dead and he says: “It is dead but we’re not gonna announce it.” 😂

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امیرعبداللهیان پریروز: «آقای فواد حسین که از سفر واشینگتن برگشت حامل این پیام بود که طرف آمریکایی برای جمع‌بندی توافق آمادگی دارد.» سخنگوی وزارت خارجه آمریکا دیروز: «فقط مقامات ایرانی می‌توانند توضیح دهند که چرا به این دروغ‌ها ادامه می‌دهند.»

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2 years

Iranian officials are seemingly resorting to the very Russian explanation that two 16-year-olds (Sarina Esmailzadeh, Nika Shahkarami) who were separately found dead after participating in protests actually fell off of roofs

Iran Protests Reignite as Universities, Schools Reopen

Tehran streets were clogged with cars honking in solidarity with the protest movement, drivers shouting “we want freedom.”

www.wsj.com

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@hrome2

7 years

New World Bank data on #Iran : 2015: Real GDP growth -1.3% Ag: -1.6% Industry: -1.4% 2016: GDP growth: 13.4% Ag: 12.5% Industry: 24.7%

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4 years

Iran parliamentary elections update: Guardian Council has rejected about 7,500 candidates, more than half of those who were approved by Interior Ministry. Overall, at present, rejection rate is 57%, second highest in history of Islamic Republic.

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@hrome2

1 year

Nides at @INSSIsrael this week: “Biden has said three things over and over and over again: 1. We are not going to stand by and let Iran get a nuclear weapon. 2. Obviously we do not tie Israel’s hands to defend itself. 3. We have Israel’s back.”

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@hrome2

5 years

Norwegian insurer releases report blaming Iran for attack on the tankers, but it cites possible anti-ship missiles instead of mines. Also confirms CENTCOM report that Norwegian crew was forced to board Iranian vessel after already being rescued. #OOTT

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@hrome2

4 years

Most important word: "concluded"

Javad Zarif

@JZarif

4 years

Iran took & concluded proportionate measures in self-defense under Article 51 of UN Charter targeting base from which cowardly armed attack against our citizens & senior officials were launched. We do not seek escalation or war, but will defend ourselves against any aggression.

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@hrome2

5 years

*INDIA STOPPED IMPORTING CRUDE OIL FROM IRAN, VENZ: AMB. TO U.S. *INDIA'S AMBASSADOR TO U.S. SAYS IMPORTS STOPPED AS OF MAY 3

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Henry Rome

@hrome2

2 years

Update: Senior State Dept Official confirms to me that Iran’s actions “are not part of a deal between the US and Iran. We understand they are related to Baquer Namazi’s medical requirements.”

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@hrome2

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"Bloody Friday": "Iranian security forces unlawfully killed at least 66 people, including children, and injured 100s of others after firing live ammunition, metal pellets and teargas...30 September in Zahedan"

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@hrome2

7 years

IHS Janes: Burkan-2 missile launched by Houthis is Scud derivative and is unlike variants made by Iran or DPRK

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@hrome2

2 years

Bear in mind that this is (1) an unconfirmed press report of (2) Iranian effort to spin a deal for a conservative/hardline audience. So read with caution. Brings me back to the battle of the dueling fact sheets in spring 2015.

Iran International English

@IranIntl_En

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#BREAKING A leaked report on the remarks made by Iran's chief negotiator @Bagheri_Kani in a closed-door briefing, obtained by @IranIntl_En , provides more details about some of the concessions Bagheri claims his negotiating team has received from the US in #ViennaTalks .

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4 years

For those following at home, OFAC's SDN listing for Ali Akbar Salehi has BOTH his *country of birth* AND his *date of birth* wrong. Salehi is not 50, and Karbala is not in Iran.

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@hrome2

2 years

The statement that precedes the crackdown IRGC just released lengthy diatribe against protesters, calling the demonstrations "sedition" (فتنه) and "hybrid war" driven by US/Israel and their "domestic infantry" which will be dealt an "instructive defeat."

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@hrome2

3 years

With 4 weeks left in critical presidential transition, Iranian leadership is facing: ▪️ Widespread power cuts ▪️ Fifth covid wave & new closures ▪️ Oil contract worker strikes ▪️ Point-to-point inflation rate of 48%

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@hrome2

5 years

“Iran has signaled through European diplomats that it wants U.S. sanctions loosened on its oil exports as a condition to talk about defusing tensions.”

Diplomats Swap Messages to Help Defuse U.S.-Iran Tensions

European and Arab officials are carrying messages between Washington and Tehran, Western diplomats say, in bid to head off outright conflict in the Persian Gulf.

www.wsj.com

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@hrome2

5 years

Hook now: “The Iranian regime at virtually every level has said they will not talk with the United States” Zarif in Apr: "I put this offer on the table publicly now: Exchange them...Let’s discuss them. Let’s have an exchange. I’m ready to do it, and I have authority to do it."

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@hrome2

4 years

A striking bit of fine print: “These ranges represent a one-way flight only.”

Secretary Pompeo

@SecPompeo

4 years

If the @UN Arms Embargo on Iran expires in October, Iran will be able to buy new fighter aircraft like Russia’s SU-30 and China’s J-10. With these highly lethal aircraft, Europe and Asia could be in Iran’s crosshairs. The U.S. will never let this happen.

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Watching the violent response of Iranian security forces to peaceful protesters reminds me of this Reuters piece describing Khamenei's mindset amid the 2019 protests, in which some 1,500 Iranians were killed.

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@hrome2

4 years

*TRUDEAU: SHOOTING DOWN MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ACCIDENTAL

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2 years

Photos reportedly showing fire damage at Evin Prison, via IRNA

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@hrome2

1 year

🧵Raisi gave a few comments before leaving for China that are worth keeping in mind while watching the trip. He stood in front of a map of Iran, with Persian Gulf labeled prominently-perhaps a jab at the China-GCC statement in December. But what Raisi said was more interesting.

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@hrome2

2 years

Iranian official: “Russians had put this demand on the table since two days ago. There is an understanding that by changing its position in Vienna talks Russia wants to secure its interests in other places. This move is not constructive.”

Russia's demand for US guarantees may hit nuclear talks, Iran official says

The demand that sanctions on Moscow would not harm Russian cooperation with Iran is "not constructive" for talks between Tehran and global powers to revive the deal, a senior Iranian official said.

www.reuters.com

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@hrome2

2 years

🧵In my latest piece for @WashInstitute , I take a look at how the US could increase pressure on Iranian energy exports, in light of Tehran's support for Russia in Ukraine, domestic suppression, and nuclear advances. In short: US is not "sanctioned out."

Iran’s Oil Exports Are Vulnerable to Sanctions

Iran continues to export significant volumes of oil, providing a key source of revenue for the regime—and a potential target for increased economic pressure.

www.washingtoninstitute.org

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@hrome2

1 year

Next week marks 5-year anniversary of Trump’s withdrawal from the JCPOA, a decision that left the Iranian nuclear program unconstrained, stoked regional tensions, divided US from its allies & hobbled the prospects for future diplomacy. 5 brief reflections on this period:

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@hrome2

4 years

The calm before the snapback

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Mike Pompeo declares defeat at the UN security council and blames it for the failure of the US resolution to extend the arms embargo on Iran "The Security Council’s failure to act decisively in defense of international peace and security is inexcusable."

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“U.S. forces are helping Ukraine’s military to target the sites where the drones are being prepared for launch — a difficult task because the Russians are moving the launch sites around, from soccer fields to parking lots.”

U.S. Scrambles to Stop Iran From Providing Drones for Russia (Published 2022)

As the war in Ukraine grinds on, some officials have become convinced that Iran and Russia are building a new alliance of convenience.

www.nytimes.com

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@hrome2

2 years

Blinken: “Iran’s response to the proposal put forward by the EU is clearly a step backward and makes prospects for an agreement in the near term, I would say, unlikely. “Iran seems either unwilling or unable to do what is necessary to reach an agreement.” #irantalks #oott

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@hrome2

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🧵Iranian crude & condensate exports have reached their highest levels in about four years, according to some estimates, despite US sanctions that proscribe importing even a single Iranian barrel. Looking beyond the top-line numbers, four key points of context 👇 #OOTT

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@hrome2

4 years

Two weeks of US-Saudi relations, in headlines

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6 years

LIST/European firms that have publicly stated they are withdrawing, or preparing to withdraw, from Iran: ▪️Allianz (insurance) 🇩🇪 ▪️Total (energy) 🇫🇷 ▪️Wintershall (energy) 🇩🇪 ▪️Maersk (tankers) 🇩🇰 ▪️Torm (tankers) 🇩🇰 ▪️Siemens (industrial) 🇩🇪

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One unusual point from the new Iranian budget proposal: Gov't is explicitly setting aside some oil income for defense bodies, including IRGC. In essence, Raisi is telling purchasers of Iranian oil that, yes, you are directly funding an organization involved in terrorism. (1/5)

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@hrome2

1 year

Notable part of latest IAEA report is how explicit agency is in ruling out the ability to re-establish continuity of knowledge in the unlikely event JCPOA is revived. "Agency would not be able to re-establish continuity of knowledge in relation to the production and inventory...

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US officials confirm earlier reports that IRGC personnel are deployed to Crimea to train Russians on operating its drones against Ukraine

Iran Sends Drone Trainers to Crimea to Aid Russian Military (Published 2022)

The trainers from Iran’s paramilitary wing have been deployed to help Russia overcome mechanical problems with the fleet.

www.nytimes.com

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@hrome2

4 years

Almost like Khamenei’s team was watching the Dorsey testimony

Khamenei.ir

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The next question to ask is: why is it a crime to raise doubts about the Holocaust? Why should anyone who writes about such doubts be imprisoned while insulting the Prophet (pbuh) is allowed?

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Two models for Trump twitter threats vs Iran: ▪️Dec 31 "They will pay a very BIG PRICE" - 48 hours later, Suleimani was dead ▪️Jan 4 "VERY FAST AND VERY HARD" - 4 days later, Iran retaliated against US bases & Trump did not respond Will today's threat be a Dec 31 or Jan 4?

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Upon information and belief, Iran or its proxies are planning a sneak attack on U.S. troops and/or assets in Iraq. If this happens, Iran will pay a very heavy price, indeed!

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As for domestic developments in Iran: ▪️Sanctions having economic impact but are *unlikely* to yield large popular uprising

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Iran FM Hossein Amir Abdollahian: “Who would believe the death of one girl is so important for Westerners?” #iranprotests

چه کسی باور‌ می‌کند فوت یک دختر آنقدر برای غربی‌ها مهم باشد؟

وزیر امور خارجه کشورمان پس از ذکر نمونه‌هایی از تلاش‌های دشمن برای ایجاد تفرقه بین شیعه و سنی در عراق خاطرنشان کرد: در یمن، سوریه، عراق، افغانستان ، فلسطین، لبنان و … هم موارد متعددی از تلاش دشمن...

www.eghtesadnews.com

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@hrome2

1 year

ICYMI (I did) -- Borrell comments re #IranTalks on Monday: "JCPOA is in a very difficult situation. But I think that we do not have a better option than the JCPOA to ensure that Iran does not develop nuclear weapons. This remains in our own interest..."

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My latest in @ForeignPolicy looks at the Iranian economy and prospect for talks. Main takeaway: If the U.S. president in January 2021 decides to consider a credible diplomatic path with Tehran, he will find significant economic leverage at his disposal.

Maximum Pressure May Bring Iran Back to the Table After All

Combined with the COVID-19 pandemic, the country is struggling to stay afloat.

foreignpolicy.com

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THREAD/I wrote my dissertation on George HW Bush's policy toward Iran, which I found to be doggedly pragmatic and non-ideological, offering a largely overlooked opportunity for a reduction in tensions between Washington and Tehran. /1

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@hrome2

1 year

در واقعیت: «مهار تولید، رشد تورم»

روزنامه دنیای اقتصاد

@deghtesad

1 year

رهبر معظم انقلاب سال ١٤٠٢ را سال «مهار #تورم، رشد تولید» نامگذاری کردند.

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Mossad chief Barnea cites 5 reasons for Iran’s “over-inflated self confidence”: —Military relationship with Russia —Saudi normalization —Suppression of last year’s protests —Increasing oil exports improving balance of payments —Hostage diplomacy

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@hrome2

4 years

Three Iranian officials who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity said they believed the fire was the result of a cyber attack, but did not cite any evidence.

Parisa Hafezi

@PHREUTERS

4 years

Iran threatens retaliation after what it calls possible cyber attack on nuclear site

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3 years

Lots of photos online of Mahmoud Khazein, the alleged Iranian intelligence asset involved in kidnapping plot of Masih Alinejad. Here's a party he apparently threw for the filmmaker Mehran Modiri (photo used in FBI wanted poster).

US Attorney SDNY

@SDNYnews

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Manhattan U.S. Attorney announces kidnapping conspiracy charges against an Iranian intelligence officer and members of an Iranian intelligence network @FBI @NewYorkFBI

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With US policy toward Iran under a microscope, I'm excited to share my latest article that charts US & Israeli strategy toward Iran in early 1990s. A brief thread... 1/7 #AcademicTwitter

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BBC Persian is reporting that protesters have taken to the streets in Shahriar, Karaj, Bandar Abbas, and Mashhad, in addition to Tehran, and that shopkeepers have shuttered their shops.

اعتصاب بازار تهران: درگیری و اعتراض به گرانی در چند شهر ایران - BBC News فارسی

در پی تجمع و اعتراض گروهی از بازاریان تهران به افزایش بهای ارزهای خارجی، قیمت کالا و کمبود مشتری، ماموران امنیتی با معترضان درگیر شدند.

www.bbc.com

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@hrome2

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Iranian security apparatus is rolling out statements threatening a violent crackdown on #IranProtests2022 , which it has dubbed a Western conspiracy to overthrow the gov’t. The concurrent statements are likely an effort to demonstrate a unified front. 🧵 Tracking the threats👇

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Unwelcome development for Tehran following Zarif’s Asia roadshow: “Indian Oil Corp., the largest buyer of Iranian crude in India, will look to buy more barrels from Saudi Arabia, the US, Kuwait, the UAE and Mexico to replace Iranian imports” #oott

India's IOC will lean on US, Saudi barrels to replace Iran's oil

To also step up imports from Kuwait, UAE and Mexico IOC imports 9 million mt from Iran annually India to make final decision on Iranian imports post elections Indian Oil Corp., the largest buyer of Ir

www.spglobal.com

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@hrome2

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Putin: US is "ready to make peace with Iran, immediately sign all the documents, and with Venezuela. They went to Venezuela to negotiate, but they should not have introduced these illegitimate sanctions...The same will happen in relations with our country, I have no doubt."

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. @SecBlinken is visiting Israel for talks, including re Iran. It’s a good time to reflect on Israel’s record of shaping US policy toward Tehran. I wrote about this in the Routledge Handbook of Diplomacy & Statecraft, published last year, looking at 2009-2019. A few takeaways:

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@hrome2

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Raisi has proposed more than tripling the budget (adjusted for inflation) of the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research (SPND), the body founded by Fakhrizadeh that is a successor to the Amad Plan. #بودجه_۱۴۰۲

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@hrome2

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Busy day re Iran, as captured in Reuters headlines in past <6 hrs: ▪️IAEA chief hopes for crunch meeting in Iran... ▪️British spy chief: Iran tried 10 times to kidnap or kill UK-linked individuals ▪️France denies Iran's 'false statements' on citizens' arrests

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Amid the coronavirus crisis, Iran approved a significant ramp up in defense and security spending--signaling that the government intends to maintain its repressive capacity at home and its military capabilities abroad. My budget update for @IranPrimer :

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Just out: Khamenei announces three days of national mourning and pledges severe retaliation for the death of Qassem Suleimani

KHAMENEI.IR | فارسی 🇮🇷

@Khamenei_fa

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سرداربزرگ و پرافتخاراسلام آسمانی شد.دیشب ارواح طیبه شهیدان،روح مطهر قاسم سلیمانی را درآغوش گرفتند.سالها مجاهدت مخلصانه وشجاعانه در میدانهای مبارزه بااشرار عالم وسالها آرزوی شهادت،سرانجام #سلیمانی_عزیز را به این مقام والا رسانید و خون پاک او به دست شقی ترین آحاد بشر بر زمین ریخت/۱

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“Make no mistake, we’d like a diplomatic resolution. But as long as the Iranians are doing what they are doing—not only to their people in Iran but then producing drone technology & shipping it to Ru to go against Ukr—we can’t have negotiations during those periods of time.”

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Rouhani essentially confirms US claim that Tehran hasn’t made the political decisions necessary to get a deal, saying that if only Araqchi were given the mandate he could get a deal signed today.

Sara Massoumi

@SaraMassoumi

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🎥 رییس جمهور در جلسه هیات دولت: اختیار به دکتر عراقچی بدهیم همین امروز می‌رود و توافق را نهایی می‌کند

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Every time Amir Abdollahian gives interviews in Western media, one has to wonder what he aims to accomplish. Worth watching in full: --Security forces "have not killed anyone w/bullets or any other means in these riots." --Doubles down on Pahlavi/"son of Hitler" comparison

Christiane Amanpour

@amanpour

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You can watch my full interview with Iran’s Foreign Minister @Amirabdolahian here:

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“The White House contacted the Swiss on Thursday to share a phone number the Iranians could call the President on” via @kylieatwood

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As Raisi prepares to mark 1 yr in office, latest Iranian inflation data show that consumers are spending 54% more than 1 year ago for the same set of goods & services, and 86% more on food.

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After Iranian denials, Grossi today acknowledged that things are not quite as settled as he said they were on Sat—a reversal that hurts his credibility and provides much less of a fig leaf to avoid censure, although US’s opposition to a resolution will still likely carry the day.

Henry Rome

@hrome2

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Grossi at presser says announced increase in monitoring at Fordow was not/not in excess of what had already been under discussion w/DDG, nothing that “they needed some consolidation and confirmation.”

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Is it materially different that Iran is ignoring all nuclear limits but not "withdrawing" from JCPOA? Absolutely. Iran accepted new levels of international inspections under JCPOA, which it appears willing to continue to tolerate. #OOTT

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@hrome2

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Today marks 1 yr anniv. of US "maximum pressure" campaign vs Iran. In @ForeignAffairs , I take a look forward at what yr 2 has in store for Iran: 1⃣ Int'l isolation will not improve 2⃣ Economy will stabilize 3⃣ Provocations will continue 4⃣ No talks w/ US

Iran Is Doing Just Fine

Neither Iran's regime nor its regional activities have suffered a death blow from the return of U.S. sanctions.

www.foreignaffairs.com

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@hrome2

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“In exchange for help in Ukraine, Iran has pushed for access to Russian weaponry in return. Iranian officials and advisers say the purchase of Russia’s newest generation Su-35 fighters tops their shopping list of military equipment.”

Iranian Drones’ Role in Ukraine War Risks Deepening Tehran’s Rift With West

Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is jeopardizing years of engagement with Western powers as he tries to improve ties with Moscow

www.wsj.com

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@hrome2

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As the Iran policy debate heats up, I'm going to keep a running thread of myths that flourish on this website and in analysis pieces from across the political spectrum. With JCPOA arguably in its most perilous position, keeping the facts straight is more important than ever.

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Remarkable split screen this afternoon #UNGA

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US officials continue to use the line that Iran is acting in a fit of “panicked aggression.” I’d argue the opposite. Iran has escalated methodically and taken calculated risks when it faces no pushback. Dynamic is apparent in nuclear and regional realms.

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