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@washingtonpost pushes #Iran’s talking points on US sanctions
Article itself is contradictory:
"Iran has received a U.S. government exemption to procure vaccines"
"experts" include @yarbatman, a known Iran apologist with ties to Tehran's UK amb @baeidinejad
#FakeNews
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@washingtonpost pushes #Iran’s talking points on US sanctions
Article itself is contradictory:
"Iran has received a U.S. government exemption to procure vaccines"
"experts" include @yarbatman, a known Iran apologist with ties to Tehran's UK amb @baeidinejad
#FakeNews
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A few reminders for WaPo:
“Sanctions will have no impact in the distribution of Covid-19 vaccine,” said Massoud Mardani, a member of Iran’s National Covid-19 Task Force.
Persian source: https://www.bbc.com/persian/iran-55212315.amp
cc: @USAdarFarsi
A few reminders for WaPo:
“Sanctions will have no impact in the distribution of Covid-19 vaccine,” said Massoud Mardani, a member of Iran’s National Covid-19 Task Force.
Persian source: https://www.bbc.com/persian/iran-55212315.amp
cc: @USAdarFarsi
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More reminders for WaPo:
-Iran's former Foreign Ministry spokesperson: "... medicine & food, as you know, were not on any sanctions..."
-Iran rejected "international humanitarian aid despite coronavirus death toll"
More reminders for WaPo:
-Iran's former Foreign Ministry spokesperson: "... medicine & food, as you know, were not on any sanctions..."
-Iran rejected "international humanitarian aid despite coronavirus death toll"
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Iraqi military intelligence 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
Iraqi military intelligence 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's own 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's own 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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Ordinary Iranians are suffering because of a highly corrupt regime.
July 21, 2019—The chief of staff of Iran's president said one billion euros ($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
Ordinary Iranians are suffering because of a highly corrupt regime.
July 21, 2019—The chief of staff of Iran's president said one billion euros ($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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Iran’s regime has a long 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 long 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, N Iran
Over 100 million surgical & medical gloves hoarded in a warehouse.
Alborz Province, N 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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#Iran’s DC-based lobby group @NIACouncil & former NIAC member @NegarMortazavi are two of the main engines behind the drive to push the regime’s talking point claiming U.S. sanctions hurt ordinary Iranians.
#Iran’s DC-based lobby group @NIACouncil & former NIAC member @NegarMortazavi are two of the main engines behind the drive to push the regime’s talking point claiming U.S. sanctions hurt ordinary Iranians.
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It is important to note that Mortazavi has very close ties with Iran’s FM @JZarif.
She is hated amongst Iranians.
And BTW, she boasts of having close contact with Team Biden.
I recommend watching this to the end.
It is important to note that Mortazavi has very close ties with Iran’s FM @JZarif.
She is hated amongst Iranians.
And BTW, she boasts of having close contact with Team Biden.
I recommend watching this to the end.
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BTW, here we see Mortazavi & @YasmineTaeb, the ladies leading this rally, both former members of Iran’s lobby group NIAC & thus linked to Iran's regime.
All of American should be informed that Iran's lobbyists have established ties with U.S. figures.
BTW, here we see Mortazavi & @YasmineTaeb, the ladies leading this rally, both former members of Iran’s lobby group NIAC & thus linked to Iran's regime.
All of American should be informed that Iran's lobbyists have established ties with U.S. figures.
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Here is proof that Mortazavi & Taeb are former members of Iran's lobby arm NIAC.
Note: Iran's officials only allow pictures with Iranians who are their utmost loyalists.
Here is proof that Mortazavi & Taeb are former members of Iran's lobby arm NIAC.
Note: Iran's officials only allow pictures with Iranians who are their utmost loyalists.
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Why is it important to be informed about NIAC?
“The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) frequently echoes Tehran’s rhetoric in redirecting blame at the U.S. for Iranian aggression and malfeasance.”
Excellent piece on NIAC by @michaeldjohnsjr. https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/10/an-iran-lobby-in-america/
Why is it important to be informed about NIAC?
“The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) frequently echoes Tehran’s rhetoric in redirecting blame at the U.S. for Iranian aggression and malfeasance.”
Excellent piece on NIAC by @michaeldjohnsjr. https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/10/an-iran-lobby-in-america/
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And it gets worse.
NIAC has established ties with certain members of Congress.
All Americans should be informed about the meddling of #Iran’s regime inside the U.S. through NIAC.
For those interested, this thread explains. https://twitter.com/HeshmatAlavi/status/1208398818477252614?s=20
And it gets worse.
NIAC has established ties with certain members of Congress.
All Americans should be informed about the meddling of #Iran’s regime inside the U.S. through NIAC.
For those interested, this thread explains. https://twitter.com/HeshmatAlavi/status/1208398818477252614?s=20
