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#Iran apologists/lobbyists claim "US sanctions deprive the Iranian people of medicine & humanitarian necessities."
But they won't tell you Iran's regime spends millions on "shrines & influence."
Example: $600 million expansion project in Iraq. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iraq-iran-shrines-special-report/special-report-iran-expands-shrines-and-influence-in-iraq-idUSKBN28C1GK
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#Iran apologists/lobbyists claim "US sanctions deprive the Iranian people of medicine & humanitarian necessities."
But they won't tell you Iran's regime spends millions on "shrines & influence."
Example: $600 million expansion project in Iraq. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iraq-iran-shrines-special-report/special-report-iran-expands-shrines-and-influence-in-iraq-idUSKBN28C1GK
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Iran’s regime does have money. Just not for the Iranian people.
More projects in Iraq worth hundreds of millions in several Iraqi cities:
-$650 million contract in 2015
-$600 million project in Karbala
-$500 million expansion project in Najaf
-Others in Baghdad & Samarra
Iran’s regime does have money. Just not for the Iranian people.
More projects in Iraq worth hundreds of millions in several Iraqi cities:
-$650 million contract in 2015
-$600 million project in Karbala
-$500 million expansion project in Najaf
-Others in Baghdad & Samarra
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Reminder about Iran’s destructive role in Iraq:
August 7, 2017
"Iranian militants had infiltrated the country at the time of the al-Askari shrine bombing, which set off a bloody sectarian conflict in Iraq." https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2017/8/7/iraqi-lawmaker-accuses-iran-of-involvement-in-shrine-bombing
Reminder about Iran’s destructive role in Iraq:
August 7, 2017
"Iranian militants had infiltrated the country at the time of the al-Askari shrine bombing, which set off a bloody sectarian conflict in Iraq." https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2017/8/7/iraqi-lawmaker-accuses-iran-of-involvement-in-shrine-bombing
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November 7, 2017
Iran-linked company is involved in a $300 million project to expand a shrine in Najaf, Iraq, making it the 2nd largest Muslim holy site.
“…such activities provide a cover for [Iran’s] intelligence networks operating in Iraq.” https://reut.rs/2j932W3
November 7, 2017
Iran-linked company is involved in a $300 million project to expand a shrine in Najaf, Iraq, making it the 2nd largest Muslim holy site.
“…such activities provide a cover for [Iran’s] intelligence networks operating in Iraq.” https://reut.rs/2j932W3
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In 2018, Iran’s state media posted images of Qassem Soleimani visiting an Iran-funded project at a shrine in Iraq.
—Tehran spending billions abroad while millions of Iranians live in poverty
—Further indicates the importance of this initiative for Iran’s regime
In 2018, Iran’s state media posted images of Qassem Soleimani visiting an Iran-funded project at a shrine in Iraq.
—Tehran spending billions abroad while millions of Iranians live in poverty
—Further indicates the importance of this initiative for Iran’s regime
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Earlier this year Iran’s regime spent $67 million redecorating the Zeynab Shrine in Damascus, Syria.
Shouldn't that money be used to provide for the Iranian people’s medical needs, especially during the pandemic?
Earlier this year Iran’s regime spent $67 million redecorating the Zeynab Shrine in Damascus, Syria.
Shouldn't that money be used to provide for the Iranian people’s medical needs, especially during the pandemic?
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April 11, 2020
Iran's state media: "Even coronavirus couldn't prevent development of Seyed Al Shohada Shrine"
Persian source: https://bit.ly/2RBP5yl
Budget: over $41.5 million on one project at a religious site in Iraq.
April 11, 2020
Iran's state media: "Even coronavirus couldn't prevent development of Seyed Al Shohada Shrine"
Persian source: https://bit.ly/2RBP5yl
Budget: over $41.5 million on one project at a religious site in Iraq.
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Iran buil7 12 golden gates for Iraq's Kadhimiya shrine, while Iranian children—here seen in a school in Sistan & Baluchistan province in southeast Iran—live in poverty.
Iran buil7 12 golden gates for Iraq's Kadhimiya shrine, while Iranian children—here seen in a school in Sistan & Baluchistan province in southeast Iran—live in poverty.
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Despite outrage among Iranians after the regime built a “golden Quran ship,” the regime went on to build four golden gates for a Shiite shrine in Iraq.
All the while millions live in poverty across Iran & many are seen searching the trash for something to eat or sell.
Despite outrage among Iranians after the regime built a “golden Quran ship,” the regime went on to build four golden gates for a Shiite shrine in Iraq.
All the while millions live in poverty across Iran & many are seen searching the trash for something to eat or sell.
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Some may say US sanctions deprive Iran of humanitarian goods & medicine.
Reminder:
July 21, 2019—The chief of staff of Iran's president said $1.12 billion in hard currency allocated for importing medicines & essential goods simply “disappeared.” https://en.radiofarda.com/a/one-billion-euros-allocated-for-importing-essential-goods-disappears-in-iran/30066674.html
Some may say US sanctions deprive Iran of humanitarian goods & medicine.
Reminder:
July 21, 2019—The chief of staff of Iran's president said $1.12 billion in hard currency allocated for importing medicines & essential goods simply “disappeared.” https://en.radiofarda.com/a/one-billion-euros-allocated-for-importing-essential-goods-disappears-in-iran/30066674.html
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Reminders:
-Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson: "... medicine & food, as you know, were not on any sanctions..."
-Iran rejected international aid
Reminders:
-Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson: "... medicine & food, as you know, were not on any sanctions..."
-Iran rejected international aid
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While claiming U.S. sanctions are causing medicine shortages & killing people in Iran, here’s what Iran apologists/lobbyists & MSM won’t tell you about Iran’s regime.
Iraqi military intel confiscated 19 containers of smuggled medicine from Iran.
https://www.alsharqiya.com/en/news/military-intelligence-thwarting-the-largest-smuggling-of-drugs-from-iran-to-iraq-through-diyala-province
While claiming U.S. sanctions are causing medicine shortages & killing people in Iran, here’s what Iran apologists/lobbyists & MSM won’t tell you about Iran’s regime.
Iraqi military intel confiscated 19 containers of smuggled medicine from Iran.
https://www.alsharqiya.com/en/news/military-intelligence-thwarting-the-largest-smuggling-of-drugs-from-iran-to-iraq-through-diyala-province
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Iran state media indicates the “food/medicine sanctions” is fake news
Feb 4—“Iran not relying on Swiss mechanism for supplying medicine, basic goods”—meaning no shortage in medicine/basic goods
May 14—“Some 96 tons of medical supplies arrive in Iran from Germany”
Iran state media indicates the “food/medicine sanctions” is fake news
Feb 4—“Iran not relying on Swiss mechanism for supplying medicine, basic goods”—meaning no shortage in medicine/basic goods
May 14—“Some 96 tons of medical supplies arrive in Iran from Germany”
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Iran’s regime has a history of hoarding medicine & medical equipment, selling it to the people at skyrocketing prices.
Hoarded medical supplies near Tehran including 4,000 pieces used in orthopedic & heart illness surgeries.
Value—Over $3 million
Iran’s regime has a history of hoarding medicine & medical equipment, selling it to the people at skyrocketing prices.
Hoarded medical supplies near Tehran including 4,000 pieces used in orthopedic & heart illness surgeries.
Value—Over $3 million
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Alborz Province, northern Iran
Over 100 million surgical & medical gloves hoarded in a warehouse.
Alborz Province, northern Iran
Over 100 million surgical & medical gloves hoarded in a warehouse.
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Brian Hook, former U.S. Special Rep on Iran
Facts:
-Medicine not sanctioned
-Regime itself prevents access
-Regime & IRGC-affiliated entities are hoarding drugs & other critical medical products that they can then sell at marked up prices for profit
Brian Hook, former U.S. Special Rep on Iran
Facts:
-Medicine not sanctioned
-Regime itself prevents access
-Regime & IRGC-affiliated entities are hoarding drugs & other critical medical products that they can then sell at marked up prices for profit
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The next time Iran’s regime & its network of apologists/lobbyists claimed U.S. sanctions deprive ordinary Iranians access to medicine & medical care, ask them about the billions spent on shrines.
Then ask them about the billions funding Assad, Hezbollah, Hamas &…
The next time Iran’s regime & its network of apologists/lobbyists claimed U.S. sanctions deprive ordinary Iranians access to medicine & medical care, ask them about the billions spent on shrines.
Then ask them about the billions funding Assad, Hezbollah, Hamas &…
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The next time Iran’s regime & its network of apologists/lobbyists claimed U.S. sanctions deprive ordinary Iranians access to medicine & medical care, ask them about the billions spent on ballistic missiles.
The next time Iran’s regime & its network of apologists/lobbyists claimed U.S. sanctions deprive ordinary Iranians access to medicine & medical care, ask them about the billions spent on ballistic missiles.
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The next time Iran’s regime & its network of apologists/lobbyists claimed U.S. sanctions deprive ordinary Iranians access to medicine & medical care, ask them about the billions spent on a completely unnecessary nuclear program.
The next time Iran’s regime & its network of apologists/lobbyists claimed U.S. sanctions deprive ordinary Iranians access to medicine & medical care, ask them about the billions spent on a completely unnecessary nuclear program.
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#Iran has the world's 2nd largest natural gas & 4th largest oil reserves. The money goes to:
-dictators like Assad
-terrorists like Hezbollah
-ballistic missiles
-an unnecessary nuclear program
Over 65% of Iran's 84 million population live in poverty
#Iran has the world's 2nd largest natural gas & 4th largest oil reserves. The money goes to:
-dictators like Assad
-terrorists like Hezbollah
-ballistic missiles
-an unnecessary nuclear program
Over 65% of Iran's 84 million population live in poverty
