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The US is on course to restore all UN sanctions on #Iran’s regime, aka the “snapback” mechanism.
Interesting how Obama loyalists & Europe are siding with the mullahs while knowing the regime has violated the 2015 deal from day one.
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The US is on course to restore all UN sanctions on #Iran’s regime, aka the “snapback” mechanism.
Interesting how Obama loyalists & Europe are siding with the mullahs while knowing the regime has violated the 2015 deal from day one.
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First of all, for those claiming the U.S. has no right to snapback, read UN Security Council Resolution 2231 that clearly describes the United States as one of the “JCPOA participants.”
First of all, for those claiming the U.S. has no right to snapback, read UN Security Council Resolution 2231 that clearly describes the United States as one of the “JCPOA participants.”
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August 05, 2015
Barack Obama
"We won’t need the support of other members of the UN Security Council, America can trigger snap back on our own.” https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2015/08/05/remarks-president-iran-nuclear-deal
August 05, 2015
Barack Obama
"We won’t need the support of other members of the UN Security Council, America can trigger snap back on our own.” https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2015/08/05/remarks-president-iran-nuclear-deal
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Iran violated its nuclear obligations, even after the 2015 nuclear deal with Obama.
The question is, why did the Europeans never seriously follow through with a complaint?
We know why Russia & China never did. But why not the Europeans?
If you ask me: business interests.
Iran violated its nuclear obligations, even after the 2015 nuclear deal with Obama.
The question is, why did the Europeans never seriously follow through with a complaint?
We know why Russia & China never did. But why not the Europeans?
If you ask me: business interests.
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Let’s look at Iran’s JCPOA violations.
Ali Akbar Salehi, head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization:
"We did not fill the Arak heavy water reactor w/ cement."
"We had already purchased pipes like those filled... Only Khamenei knew."
Let’s look at Iran’s JCPOA violations.
Ali Akbar Salehi, head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization:
"We did not fill the Arak heavy water reactor w/ cement."
"We had already purchased pipes like those filled... Only Khamenei knew."
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"For one thing, we already know of many Iranian violations (or likely violations) of the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action (JCPOA)."
And this was prior to U.S. President Donald Trump exiting the deal. https://www.newsmax.com/adamturner/gina-haspel-dan-coats-iran-jcpoa/2019/02/14/id/902775/
"For one thing, we already know of many Iranian violations (or likely violations) of the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action (JCPOA)."
And this was prior to U.S. President Donald Trump exiting the deal. https://www.newsmax.com/adamturner/gina-haspel-dan-coats-iran-jcpoa/2019/02/14/id/902775/
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8 Dec 2015
Tehran violated the deal by refusing to fully cooperate with the IAEA investigating the Possible Military Dimensions of the nuclear program.
https://isis-online.org/uploads/isis-reports/documents/ISIS_Analysis_of_the_IAEA_PMD_Report_December_8_2015_Final.pdf
8 Dec 2015
Tehran violated the deal by refusing to fully cooperate with the IAEA investigating the Possible Military Dimensions of the nuclear program.
https://isis-online.org/uploads/isis-reports/documents/ISIS_Analysis_of_the_IAEA_PMD_Report_December_8_2015_Final.pdf
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7 July 2016
Germany’s domestic intel agency annual report states Iran pursued a “clandestine” path toward obtaining illicit nuclear technology & equipment from German companies “at what is, even by international standards, a quantitatively high level.” https://www.foxnews.com/world/german-intel-report-charges-iran-seeking-illegal-nuke-missile-tech
7 July 2016
Germany’s domestic intel agency annual report states Iran pursued a “clandestine” path toward obtaining illicit nuclear technology & equipment from German companies “at what is, even by international standards, a quantitatively high level.” https://www.foxnews.com/world/german-intel-report-charges-iran-seeking-illegal-nuke-missile-tech
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6 June 2017
The Iranians have produced excess heavy water, illegally, at least twice, which they sold for profit. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-idUSKBN18X2CJ
6 June 2017
The Iranians have produced excess heavy water, illegally, at least twice, which they sold for profit. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-idUSKBN18X2CJ
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29 August 2017
IAEA inspectors — and the West itself — are severely limited in their ability to monitor Iranian compliance with the JCPOA. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-usa-idUSKCN1B918E
29 August 2017
IAEA inspectors — and the West itself — are severely limited in their ability to monitor Iranian compliance with the JCPOA. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-usa-idUSKCN1B918E
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Iran's refusal to allow international inspections of its’ military sites is itself a violation of the Iran deal. The relevant language of the JCPOA states (see Annex I, Q Access, pg. 23).
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/122460/full-text-of-the-iran-nuclear-deal.pdf
Iran's refusal to allow international inspections of its’ military sites is itself a violation of the Iran deal. The relevant language of the JCPOA states (see Annex I, Q Access, pg. 23).
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/122460/full-text-of-the-iran-nuclear-deal.pdf
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20 Sep 2017
The Iranians have exceeded the limits on advanced centrifuge research and development, by assembling more than a half dozen IR-8 rotor assemblies and operating 13-15 IR-6 centrifuges in a single cascade.
https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2017/09/20/iran-is-not-in-technical-compliance-with-the-jcpoa/
20 Sep 2017
The Iranians have exceeded the limits on advanced centrifuge research and development, by assembling more than a half dozen IR-8 rotor assemblies and operating 13-15 IR-6 centrifuges in a single cascade.
https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2017/09/20/iran-is-not-in-technical-compliance-with-the-jcpoa/
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1 Oct 2017
Iran is likely violating Section T, banning “activities which could contribute to the development of a nuclear explosive device,” e.g. using computer models simulating a nuclear bomb, or designing multi-point, explosive detonation systems. https://www.foxnews.com/world/russia-giving-cover-to-iran-could-doom-nuclear-deal-as-trump-considers-whether-to-certify
1 Oct 2017
Iran is likely violating Section T, banning “activities which could contribute to the development of a nuclear explosive device,” e.g. using computer models simulating a nuclear bomb, or designing multi-point, explosive detonation systems. https://www.foxnews.com/world/russia-giving-cover-to-iran-could-doom-nuclear-deal-as-trump-considers-whether-to-certify
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9 Oct 2017
German intelligence has reported that in 2015 and 2016, when the U.S. was still part of the JCPOA, Iran attempted more than one hundred times to obtain illicit nuclear technology, which may be in violation of the deal. http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/10/09/iran-attempted-to-buy-nuclear-technology-illegally-32-times-german-agency-says.html
9 Oct 2017
German intelligence has reported that in 2015 and 2016, when the U.S. was still part of the JCPOA, Iran attempted more than one hundred times to obtain illicit nuclear technology, which may be in violation of the deal. http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/10/09/iran-attempted-to-buy-nuclear-technology-illegally-32-times-german-agency-says.html
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10 Oct 2017
Iranian opposition coalition NCRI, released in 2017 critical information showing that Iran’s research & development activities, as well as nuclear activities, were continuing at the Parchin military site, out of reach of IAEA inspectors. https://www.foxnews.com/world/irans-secret-sites-linked-to-nuclear-weapons-development-revealed
10 Oct 2017
Iranian opposition coalition NCRI, released in 2017 critical information showing that Iran’s research & development activities, as well as nuclear activities, were continuing at the Parchin military site, out of reach of IAEA inspectors. https://www.foxnews.com/world/irans-secret-sites-linked-to-nuclear-weapons-development-revealed
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The NCRI first blew the whistle Iran’s clandestine nuclear activities in two major sites, Natanz and Arak, back in August 2002.
This thread sheds more light. https://twitter.com/HeshmatAlavi/status/1148961339068620800?s=20
The NCRI first blew the whistle Iran’s clandestine nuclear activities in two major sites, Natanz and Arak, back in August 2002.
This thread sheds more light. https://twitter.com/HeshmatAlavi/status/1148961339068620800?s=20
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1 May 2018
Israel exposed much of what the Iranians had been hiding from the IAEA. All violations of Iran’s nuclear obligations prior to U.S. President Donald Trump exiting the 2015 nuclear deal. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-43958205
1 May 2018
Israel exposed much of what the Iranians had been hiding from the IAEA. All violations of Iran’s nuclear obligations prior to U.S. President Donald Trump exiting the 2015 nuclear deal. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-43958205
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8 May 2018
And with Iran violating the JCPOA to such an extent, it is quite logical why U.S. President Donald Trump described it a “stupid deal” and withdrew America from the framework.
8 May 2018
And with Iran violating the JCPOA to such an extent, it is quite logical why U.S. President Donald Trump described it a “stupid deal” and withdrew America from the framework.
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13 November 2018
Iran “has the know-how to build a bomb fairly swiftly, perhaps in a matter of months, said David Albright, a physicist who runs the nonprofit Institute for Science and International Security in Washington, D.C.”
https://foreignpolicy.com/2018/11/13/iran-was-closer-to-a-nuclear-bomb-than-intelligence-agencies-thought/
13 November 2018
Iran “has the know-how to build a bomb fairly swiftly, perhaps in a matter of months, said David Albright, a physicist who runs the nonprofit Institute for Science and International Security in Washington, D.C.”
https://foreignpolicy.com/2018/11/13/iran-was-closer-to-a-nuclear-bomb-than-intelligence-agencies-thought/
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“Iran managed to ‘put in place by the end of 2003 the infrastructure for a comprehensive nuclear weapons program” intended to initially produce five nuclear warheads, each with an explosive yield of 10 kilotons, according to the draft.’”
“Iran managed to ‘put in place by the end of 2003 the infrastructure for a comprehensive nuclear weapons program” intended to initially produce five nuclear warheads, each with an explosive yield of 10 kilotons, according to the draft.’”
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2 July 2019
“Iran violates nuclear deal, exceeds 300 kg limit on enriched uranium”
This demonstrates that Iran’s announcement that it had surpassed the 300-kilogram cap is in direct violation of the 2015 nuclear deal. https://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Irans-exceeds-300-kg-limit-of-enriched-uranium-594251
2 July 2019
“Iran violates nuclear deal, exceeds 300 kg limit on enriched uranium”
This demonstrates that Iran’s announcement that it had surpassed the 300-kilogram cap is in direct violation of the 2015 nuclear deal. https://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Irans-exceeds-300-kg-limit-of-enriched-uranium-594251
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4 Nov 2019
Iran's Atomic Energy Org chief Ali Akbar Salehi:
"... when you enter negotiations, you may accept something, but you have countermeasures... your opponent, who thought you were trapped, suddenly sees you are continuing your enrichment?"
4 Nov 2019
Iran's Atomic Energy Org chief Ali Akbar Salehi:
"... when you enter negotiations, you may accept something, but you have countermeasures... your opponent, who thought you were trapped, suddenly sees you are continuing your enrichment?"
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27 April 2020
“Iran's uranium enrichment program provides, by itself, a major justification for continued U.S. and international sanctions. A snapback of sanctions under the JCPOA is fully justified today.”
https://isis-online.org/isis-reports/detail/statement-on-no-enrichment/
27 April 2020
“Iran's uranium enrichment program provides, by itself, a major justification for continued U.S. and international sanctions. A snapback of sanctions under the JCPOA is fully justified today.”
https://isis-online.org/isis-reports/detail/statement-on-no-enrichment/
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Important reminder:
Aug 2015—AP revealed secret side deal allowing Iran to self-inspect nuclear facility where they conducted nuclear weapons work. Team Obama used their favorite echo chamber authors to attack AP.
AP responded by publishing the side deal.
h/t @omriceren
Important reminder:
Aug 2015—AP revealed secret side deal allowing Iran to self-inspect nuclear facility where they conducted nuclear weapons work. Team Obama used their favorite echo chamber authors to attack AP.
AP responded by publishing the side deal.
h/t @omriceren
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Important reminder:
Aug 2016—WSJ uncovered Obama gave Iran $1.7 bn in unmarked cash ransom for hostages. At a briefing the State Dept. admitted they were lying about the quid pro quo.
"this particular fact is not something that we’ve talked about in the past"
h/t @omriceren
Important reminder:
Aug 2016—WSJ uncovered Obama gave Iran $1.7 bn in unmarked cash ransom for hostages. At a briefing the State Dept. admitted they were lying about the quid pro quo.
"this particular fact is not something that we’ve talked about in the past"
h/t @omriceren
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Important reminder:
John Kerry, Barack Obama's secretary of state, clearly acknowledged that Iran's regime would use money released by the JCPOA to further support terrorism.
Again, this was far before to President Trump exiting the deal. https://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/21/politics/john-kerry-money-iran-sanctions-terrorism/index.html
Important reminder:
John Kerry, Barack Obama's secretary of state, clearly acknowledged that Iran's regime would use money released by the JCPOA to further support terrorism.
Again, this was far before to President Trump exiting the deal. https://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/21/politics/john-kerry-money-iran-sanctions-terrorism/index.html
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Important reminder:
The JCPOA provided Iran access to $150 billion in credit & $1.7 billion in cash.
This is how Iran spends such money.
Important reminder:
The JCPOA provided Iran access to $150 billion in credit & $1.7 billion in cash.
This is how Iran spends such money.
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Important reminder:
“The JCPOA allowed Iran to persist in rogue behavior—including its sponsorship of terrorism across the Middle East and beyond.’”
Important reminder:
“The JCPOA allowed Iran to persist in rogue behavior—including its sponsorship of terrorism across the Middle East and beyond.’”
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Important reminder:
In January 2016, just months after the Iran nuclear deal was signed, Iran's forces seized 10 US Navy sailors in int'l waters & held them hostage.
And yet certain DC politicians criticize US President Donald Trump for exiting the deal & demand a return.
Important reminder:
In January 2016, just months after the Iran nuclear deal was signed, Iran's forces seized 10 US Navy sailors in int'l waters & held them hostage.
And yet certain DC politicians criticize US President Donald Trump for exiting the deal & demand a return.
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June 15, 2020
IAEA chief—"For over 4 months Iran has denied us access to 2 locations & for almost a year, it has not engaged in substantive discussions to clarify our questions related to possible undeclared nuclear material & nuke-related activities." https://apnews.com/c8f6554883628236291bf1c6e0921c50
June 15, 2020
IAEA chief—"For over 4 months Iran has denied us access to 2 locations & for almost a year, it has not engaged in substantive discussions to clarify our questions related to possible undeclared nuclear material & nuke-related activities." https://apnews.com/c8f6554883628236291bf1c6e0921c50
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IAEA chief report
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/statements/iaea-director-generals-introductory-statement-to-the-board-of-governors-2020-06-15
IAEA chief report
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/statements/iaea-director-generals-introductory-statement-to-the-board-of-governors-2020-06-15
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Where are we now?
Where are we now?
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@Rich_Goldberg—All nations that abstained should abstain again if any state questions US' snapback right. To do otherwise would move them from an already morally compromised position of neutrality to proactive support of China/Russia launching a military client state in Iran.
@Rich_Goldberg—All nations that abstained should abstain again if any state questions US' snapback right. To do otherwise would move them from an already morally compromised position of neutrality to proactive support of China/Russia launching a military client state in Iran.
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What is the “double veto” power?
https://fdd.org/in-the-news/2020/07/09/faq-the-snapback-of-un-sanctions-on-iran/
Important segment here
What is the “double veto” power?
https://fdd.org/in-the-news/2020/07/09/faq-the-snapback-of-un-sanctions-on-iran/
Important segment here
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It is now quite obvious that UN Security Council members would rather witness a Middle East arms race because they would profit from selling weapons & defense systems to all parties involved.
They care nothing about the region’s nations that will suffer greatly.
It is now quite obvious that UN Security Council members would rather witness a Middle East arms race because they would profit from selling weapons & defense systems to all parties involved.
They care nothing about the region’s nations that will suffer greatly.
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Important read by @RichardGrenell:
Iran “is now closer to welcoming business from Chinese and Russian weapons dealers, while America’s European allies simply shrug.” https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/512829-why-would-our-allies-allow-an-enemy-like-iran-to-rearm
Important read by @RichardGrenell:
Iran “is now closer to welcoming business from Chinese and Russian weapons dealers, while America’s European allies simply shrug.” https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/512829-why-would-our-allies-allow-an-enemy-like-iran-to-rearm
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The UN Security Council & especially the Europeans could have cooperated with the U.S. in extending the UN arms embargo on Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism.
They failed & chose the hard path.
Snapback will bear an even harsher outcome for Iran’s regime.
The UN Security Council & especially the Europeans could have cooperated with the U.S. in extending the UN arms embargo on Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism.
They failed & chose the hard path.
Snapback will bear an even harsher outcome for Iran’s regime.
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On a note, especially for European governments:
Chamberlain appeased Hitler. That did not end well.
Stop your appeasement of Iran’s murderous mullahs & join the U.S.’ maximum pressure policy.
This is the only language Tehran understands & its for your own good.
On a note, especially for European governments:
Chamberlain appeased Hitler. That did not end well.
Stop your appeasement of Iran’s murderous mullahs & join the U.S.’ maximum pressure policy.
This is the only language Tehran understands & its for your own good.
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My thoughts:
The regime in Iran will forever be grateful of the Obama administration for the highly flawed 2015 nuclear deal.
As an Iranian, I will never forget those horrible eight years. https://twitter.com/HeshmatAlavi/status/1038127594682675200
My thoughts:
The regime in Iran will forever be grateful of the Obama administration for the highly flawed 2015 nuclear deal.
As an Iranian, I will never forget those horrible eight years. https://twitter.com/HeshmatAlavi/status/1038127594682675200
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And finally, Obama provided Iran's regime access to $150 bn in credit & $1.7 bn in unmarked cash?
Much of that money fueled terrorism
https://cnn.it/2OV6CQ9
And not a single dime was spent on the Iranian people; two thirds live in absolute poverty.
And finally, Obama provided Iran's regime access to $150 bn in credit & $1.7 bn in unmarked cash?
Much of that money fueled terrorism
https://cnn.it/2OV6CQ9
And not a single dime was spent on the Iranian people; two thirds live in absolute poverty.
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ADDENDUM:
Iranian opposition President Maryam Rajavi says "enough is enough" and it is high time all UN sanctions on #Iran's regime be restored. https://twitter.com/Maryam_Rajavi/status/1296860512207200256?s=20
ADDENDUM:
Iranian opposition President Maryam Rajavi says "enough is enough" and it is high time all UN sanctions on #Iran's regime be restored. https://twitter.com/Maryam_Rajavi/status/1296860512207200256?s=20
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ADDENDUM:
U.S. imposes first round of sanctions on #Iran after triggering snapback against 13 Iranian individuals for their involvement in “gross violations of human rights” regarding a 1990 assassination of an Iranian opposition figure in Switzerland. https://twitter.com/statedeptspox/status/1296853435086774273?s=20
ADDENDUM:
U.S. imposes first round of sanctions on #Iran after triggering snapback against 13 Iranian individuals for their involvement in “gross violations of human rights” regarding a 1990 assassination of an Iranian opposition figure in Switzerland. https://twitter.com/statedeptspox/status/1296853435086774273?s=20
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ADDENDUM:
"We don't need anybody's permission to initiate snapback," said Brian Hook, the State Dept. Special Rep for Iran.
"Iran is in violation of its voluntary nuclear commitments. The conditions have been met to initiate snapback." https://www.france24.com/en/20200821-us-says-france-britain-abdicating-duty-on-iran
ADDENDUM:
"We don't need anybody's permission to initiate snapback," said Brian Hook, the State Dept. Special Rep for Iran.
"Iran is in violation of its voluntary nuclear commitments. The conditions have been met to initiate snapback." https://www.france24.com/en/20200821-us-says-france-britain-abdicating-duty-on-iran
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ADDENDUM:
Many thanks to @PatrickGunnels for taking the time to present my recent thread in an excellent YouTube video.
ADDENDUM:
Many thanks to @PatrickGunnels for taking the time to present my recent thread in an excellent YouTube video.
