The discussions, shrouded in secrecy, revolve around a potential deal involving 300 tons of yellowcake uranium, a concentrated form of the element.
The discussions, shrouded in secrecy, revolve around a potential deal involving 300 tons of yellowcake uranium, a concentrated form of the element.
Iran’s clerical regime is under intense scrutiny for its covert dealings involving multi-million-euro contracts with Chinese companies. These secretive arrangements have sparked a maelstrom of concerns related to corruption, lack of transparency, and the potential for increased surveillance of its citizens.
Speaking to the state-run Ruydad 24, Ardestani said, “In my opinion, we have obtained nuclear weapons, but we are not announcing it. Our executive policy is to possess nuclear bombs, but our official policy is currently to stick with the framework of the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action). Because when countries want to go head-to-head, they should be at the same level of prowess. Iran being at the same level with the United States and Israel implies that Iran must have nuclear weapons.”
Saeed Moidfar, the head of the Iranian Sociological Association, provided an insightful perspective in a recent interview with Jamaran News, shedding light on the tensions that have shaped Iran’s socio-political landscape over the past few years.
The deluge has led to significant infrastructural damage, particularly affecting transportation routes and agricultural sectors.
However, this day often doubles as a platform for protest, reflecting the deep-seated struggles within the country’s educational sector and broader societal discontent.
This campaign, aimed at the strict enforcement of the Islamic dress code for women, has highlighted the deep-seated divisions within the regime and the broader society’s pushback against oppressive practices.
One of the most striking examples involves Kazem Saddiqi, the representative of the Supreme Leader in Tehran, who was recently implicated in the 4,000-square-meter land theft of the Ozgol garden. This incident, however, was quickly overshadowed by revelations concerning Ali Shamkhani, the former secretary of the Supreme Council of National Security and a prominent member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The government’s actions against these groups have not only been persistent but also multifaceted, encompassing domestic crackdowns and international conspiracies.
Reports indicate that the closure comes in response to a strike staged by gold sellers protesting against the government’s taxation policies.