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CAN SANCTIONS BRING REGIME CHANGE IN IRAN?

CAN SANCTIONS BRING REGIME CHANGEIN IRAN?
 CAN SANCTIONS BRING REGIME CHANGEIN IRAN?

On November 5, the United States imposed a comprehensive set of sanctions on Iran, which were characterized by United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as the “toughest sanctions ever put in place on the Islamic Republic of Iran.” Some 700 Iranian entities and individuals were targeted. Particularly hard hit were the Islamic Republic’s energy, banking, shipping and air transport sectors. The action follows a preliminary set of sanctions imposed on entities affiliated with the Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its rogue ballistic missile program. Citing Iranian violations, the Trump administration withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in May.

Bolton: Iran Sanctions Having “Enormous” Economic Consequences; Iran Is In A Depression

Bolton: Iran Sanctions Having “Enormous” Economic Consequences; Iran Is In A Depression
 Bolton: Iran Sanctions Having “Enormous” Economic Consequences; Iran Is In A Depression
National security adviser John Bolton told FBN’s Maria Bartiromo on Monday that sanctions have had an “enormous” effect on Iran’s economy, driving them into a depression

 

European ‘clearing house’ to bypass US sanctions against Iran

European ‘clearing house’ to bypass US sanctions against Iran
 European ‘clearing house’ to bypass US sanctions against Iran
France or Germany possible hosts for SPV as EU looks to reward Tehran for nuclear deal. A special clearing house designed to allow European companies that trade with Iran to bypass newly reimposed US sanctions will be set up in Europe within months, possibly in France or Germany.

Iran Reportedly Building Syrian Base for Pro-Regime Militias

Iran Reportedly Building Syrian Base for Pro-Regime Militias

Iran Reportedly Building Syrian Base for Pro-Regime Militias

With Hezbollah’s help, Iran has started building another military base to serve pro-Iran militias in southwestern Syria, the Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center reports, citing the Syrian opposition website al-Souria Net.

Iran says it is selling the oil it needs to, despite U.S. pressure

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Iran says it is selling the oil it needs to, despite U.S. pressure

selling the oil it needs to, despite U.S. pressure

Iran said on Tuesday it had so far been able to sell as much oil as it needs despite U.S. pressure, but it urged European countries opposed to U.S. sanctions to do more to shield Iran, as Russia and Turkey also voiced their objections.

As Renewed US Sanctions Hit, Iranian Regime Test-Fires Missiles in Major Military Exercise Led by IRGC

As Renewed US Sanctions Hit, Iranian Regime Test-Fires Missiles in Major Military Exercise Led by IRGC

As Renewed US Sanctions Hit, Iranian Regime Test-Fires Missiles in Major Military Exercise Led by IRGC

The Iranian regime responded to the tough new sanctions reinstated by the Trump administration on Monday by reportedly test-firing three to surface-to-air missiles as part of a large-scale military exercise.

Iran’s judiciary sentences 24 people over anti-government protests

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Iran’s judiciary sentences 24 people over anti-government protests

Iran’s judiciary sentences 24 people over anti-government protests

Iran’s judiciary has convicted at least 24 protesters on what Human Rights Watch has called “vaguely defined national security charges,” according to a statement from the group.

Exclusive: Iran open to talks with US if Trump changes approach to nuclear deal, top diplomat says

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Exclusive: Iran open to talks with US if Trump changes approach to nuclear deal, top diplomat says

Trump changes approach to nuclear deal, top diplomat says

As Iranians braced for the full restoration of economic sanctions imposed Monday by the Trump administration, their government signaled it would be open to talking to the United States about a new nuclear arms accord if Washington changes its approach to discussing the agreement it abandoned this year.

HUNDREDS ARRESTED IN CRACKDOWN BY IRAN REGIME ON AHVAZI ARABS

HUNDREDS ARRESTED IN CRACKDOWN BY IRAN REGIME ON AHVAZI ARABS

AHVAZI ARABS

INU- Under the regime in Iran, Ahvazi Arabs face discrimination and restrictions on their access to education, employment, adequate housing, and their enjoyment of their cultural and linguistic rights. These people are concerned over their inability to learn, or use their own language freely.

Iran launches military drill in response to return of US sanctions

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Iran launches military drill in response to return of US sanctions

military drill in response to return of US sanctions

Iran has greeted the reimposition of US sanctions with air defence drills and an acknowledgement from the president, Hassan Rouhani, that the country faces a “war situation”, raising tensions in the Middle East.