Zarif Says Iran Might Leave Nonproliferation Treaty
Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said Iran was prepared to leave the NPT after the JCPOA’s European parties triggered the accord’s “dispute resolution mechanism.”The dispute resolution mechanism initiates a process that can potentially lead to the reimposition of UN Security Council sanctions against Iran.
Zarif stated that Iran’s steps to reduce compliance with the JCPOA are over, but that it was prepared to leave the NPT if UN sanctions are reimposed. He stated: “The steps to reduce compliance are over but if European countries continue their improper behavior or send Iran’s case to the UN Security Council, we will leave the NPT.”
Rouhani Goes to Japan & Discusses Potential Deal
In this week’s Iran Unfiltered, NIAC’s Sina Toossi covers the latest developments in Iran and the region for the week of December 2, 2019.
Iranian Official Claims U.S. Sanctions to be Lifted
In this week’s Iran Unfiltered, Sina Toossi covers the sentencing of Iranian human rights lawyers, President Rouhani’s statement on possible negotiations with the U.S., and more.
Students Protest Repression & Sanctions
In this week’s Iran Unfiltered, Sina Toossi covers student protests against government repression and sanctions, a murder controversy involving Tehran’s ex-mayor, and more.
Occupy AIPAC: Sign Language
Cross posted from NIACampus.org Student Reporting: Occupy AIPAC was a summit timed to coincide with the annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference. Occupy AIPAC participants gathered to discuss issues, such as Iran, the Arab Uprising, Palestine and the affects of AIPAC in determining U.S. foreign policy on these topics. On Sunday, Occupy AIPAC […]
May Day in Tehran: The protest you may have missed
Though most Iran watchers this weekend focused on the impromptu protest which followed Ahmadinejad’s surprise speech at Tehran University, another tense gathering occurred outside the Labor Ministry. Approximately five thousand people were walking outside of the Labor Ministry on Saturday, May 1st around 5:30 pm in honor of International Labour Day. Factory workers have been […]
“Basiji! How much money do you get to wield that baton?”
This video from today’s protests in Iran (the exact location is unconfirmed), posted on Facebook, shows hundreds of protesters chanting, ” Basiji! How much money do you get to wield that baton?” A young participant who witnessed and participated in the protests today at Tehran University and Amir Kabir University noted the increase use of […]
Protesters ask themselves- “Where do we meet?”
Tomorrow is a much anticipated for Iran watchers- but for the protesters taking the streets, it is filled with uncertainty. They don’t know how the police will respond but the bigger problem that has plagued the opposition since their mass arrests is uncertainty of where to protest. Facebook, Twitter, e-mail communication and telephones are all […]
Back in school, students return to protests
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV642gFNAz4] The BBC has the story. Students in Iran have demonstrated against the government at Tehran University on the first day of the new academic year. Footage posted on websites showed several hundred people chanting slogans against President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Eyewitnesses said students were not allowed into an official ceremony attended by a government minister […]
Video Reveals Size of Crowds
This video, which appears to be from Valiasr Square, shows a very substantial “green” presence in today’s Quds day protest. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsJ9CXcAFLo] Update: Reader Jimmy has passed on a link to a collection of more than 80 videos of today’s opposition protests. Thanks!
“State TV, Shame on You!” Chant Iranians
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR_23Aijb4Q] July 25 in Tehran: Iranians took to the streets and with a new chant, “State TV, shame on you!” followed by “Honorable Iranians, support us!”