A former Deputy Director of the C.I.A’s national clandestine service, John Sano, revealed in Paris on February 2, that “a secret war is going on in Washington” to influence U.S.’s future policy on Iran which ” the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security, the MOIS, is fully engaged in.” The former CIA official added that in fact, “they’re probably directing it.”
Iran – Feud among Ruling Factions Flare Up
Stop Fundamentalism – Despite repeated attempts by the Iranian theocratic ruler Ali Khamenei to mend the differences among various factions of his regime, crisis surfaced once again Sunday in a Watergate-style blowout, this time between President Ahmadinejad and Speaker of the Parliament, Ali Larijani.
Iran Arrests Family for Mourning Passed Away Father
Stop Fundamentalism – Iranian security forces raided the home of an Iranian family on early hours of Monday arresting the husband and wife, reported HRA news website today. The security forces also arrested the family’s only son who is 17 years old, the next day.
Iranian Currency Ready For Another Fall
Stop Fundamentalism – As new U.S. sanctions take effect on February 2, Iranian foreign exchange market seems to be expecting a farther downfall of the country’s currency value.
Iranians Jam Phone lines to Extend Support to Opposition TV
Stop Fundamentalism – Iranian opposition TV program Simay-e Azadi (INTV) raised Four million Dollars in a 4-day telethon that ended this week, says a statement released by the National Council of Resistance of Iran, today.
Iran Arrests over Ten Journalists
Stop Fundamentalism – Iranian security forces stormed the offices of a number of newspapers in Tehran Sunday arresting over ten journalists and reporters, reported various Iranian news media today.
Valentine’s Day Gift items Barred from Iran
Stop Fundamentalism – Iranian customs authority announced ban on entry of any Valentine’s Day related items to Iran, said ILNA news agency today.
Egypt Katatni Denies Meeting Iran Larijani in Khartoum
Stop Fundamentalism – Dr. Saad Katani of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood Party denied today all claims made by the Iranian Press TV website with regards to him meeting the Iranian parliament Speaker Ali Larijani in Khartoum. Press TV claimed in a report Monday that Katani told Larijani in Khartoum that, “Iran was an inspiration for all regional revolutions.”
Economic Crisis Grounds Iran’s Airliners
Stop Fundamentalism – Smaller Iranian airline companies may be going bankrupt soon due to a recent threefold jump in airplane fuel prices and the ongoing fall in the number of travelers.
Iran’s Currency Rial Loses More Value Against Dollar
Stop Fundamentalism – For third day in a row, Dollar continues to rise in value in Iran’s money exchange market.