This is true.
All these Arab states were around in Shah's time too. What we're seeing now is not so much Arab power as it's IR's diplomatic weakness. A major reason Western governments and media use terms such as A* Gulf is to prop up friendly Arabs in the Persian Gulf at the expense of an ideologically hostile regime in Iran.
A few idiots using terms like A* Gulf isn't even 1/10th of the problems we have under this regime, especially if it continues to rule.
All these Arab states were around in Shah's time too. What we're seeing now is not so much Arab power as it's IR's diplomatic weakness. A major reason Western governments and media use terms such as A* Gulf is to prop up friendly Arabs in the Persian Gulf at the expense of an ideologically hostile regime in Iran.
A few idiots using terms like A* Gulf isn't even 1/10th of the problems we have under this regime, especially if it continues to rule.
Iran cuts off funds for Palestinian terror groups - report
Hamas and Islamic Jihad reportedly among groups affected by the Iranian move.
Institutions affiliated with some factions might stop working due to their inability to pay electricity bills
Iran has reportedly stopped channeling funds to several Palestinian factions, leading to a financial crisis, Palestinian media reported on Sunday.
Palestinian newspaper Al-Quds quoted unnamed sources in Lebanon as saying that the factions, mainly within the Gaza Strip, are currently suffering a financial crisis due to the Iranian decision, which was taken three months ago.
The sources did not name the factions that were affected by the decision. However, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) are believed to be among the factions that depend on Iranian funding.
Additionally, the sources indicated that the factions use Iranian money to pay the salaries of their leaders and members and to cover the costs of their "various activities."
The sources also noted that institutions affiliated with some factions might stop working due to their inability to pay electricity bills. This could include media outlets belonging to militant groups.
In the past, Hamas and PIJ officials have admitted that Iran provided their groups with financial and military assistance.
The reason for the cessation of financial aid was unknown, but it might be related to the ongoing protests and violence in Iran that have rocked the country for the past three months.
Earlier this month, Al-Monitor reported, citing a "well-informed military source" from PIJ, that the group's leadership was concerned over the Iranian protests because "Islamic Jihad mainly depends on Iran's financial and military support.”
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/midd...ff-funds-for-palestinian-terror-groups-report
Hamas and Islamic Jihad reportedly among groups affected by the Iranian move.
Institutions affiliated with some factions might stop working due to their inability to pay electricity bills
Iran has reportedly stopped channeling funds to several Palestinian factions, leading to a financial crisis, Palestinian media reported on Sunday.
Palestinian newspaper Al-Quds quoted unnamed sources in Lebanon as saying that the factions, mainly within the Gaza Strip, are currently suffering a financial crisis due to the Iranian decision, which was taken three months ago.
The sources did not name the factions that were affected by the decision. However, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) are believed to be among the factions that depend on Iranian funding.
Additionally, the sources indicated that the factions use Iranian money to pay the salaries of their leaders and members and to cover the costs of their "various activities."
The sources also noted that institutions affiliated with some factions might stop working due to their inability to pay electricity bills. This could include media outlets belonging to militant groups.
In the past, Hamas and PIJ officials have admitted that Iran provided their groups with financial and military assistance.
The reason for the cessation of financial aid was unknown, but it might be related to the ongoing protests and violence in Iran that have rocked the country for the past three months.
Earlier this month, Al-Monitor reported, citing a "well-informed military source" from PIJ, that the group's leadership was concerned over the Iranian protests because "Islamic Jihad mainly depends on Iran's financial and military support.”
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/midd...ff-funds-for-palestinian-terror-groups-report
The top donor to Palestine during this period was Saudi Arabia at $4 billion, followed by the UAE ($2.1 billion), Algeria ($908 million), Qatar ($766 million), and Kuwait ($758 million). But in 2020, Arab assistance dropped dramatically, ostensibly because of economic considerations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Aug 4, 2022
A look at which countries have pledged money to Gaza
Read more: https://www.al-monitor.com/original...untries-have-pledged-money-gaza#ixzz7nGQ9pmkq
Here’s a breakdown of the aid pledges so far:
United Nations: The UN has released $22.5 million in assistance earmarked for essential services, humanitarian relief and disposal of explosive ordinances in the Gaza Strip. The UN also announced an appeal for $95 million to cover Palestinians’ humanitarian needs for the next three months in Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Egypt: Before brokering a cease-fire that ended the 11-day conflict, Egypt pledged $500 million in reconstruction. The North African country shares a border with Gaza, and like Israel, maintains a strict blockade on the coastal enclave.
Qatar: The Gulf state, which helped mediate truce efforts, has allocated $500 million for reconstruction in Gaza. Qatar does not have formal diplomatic relations with Israel, but in coordination with the Israeli government has provided Gaza with more than $1.5 billion over the past decade to help fund salaries, electricity and stipends for poor families in Gaza.
United States: The Biden administration has said it will rally international support for Gaza's reconstruction and will take steps to ensure the aid isn’t exploited by Hamas. During a visit to the West Bank, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the United States would provide $5.5 million in immediate disaster assistance for Gaza, as well as $32 million to UN’s Palestinian refugee agency, known as UNRWA. He also announced the administration would notify Congress of plans to provide a further $75 million in additional development and economic assistance to the Palestinians in 2021.
European Union: The European Commission announced the EU was sending 8 million euros ($9.8 million) to “relieve the suffering of the many innocent victims” of the latest escalation.
China: The Chinese Foreign Ministry said it would provide $1 million in emergency humanitarian assistance, as well as $1 million to UNRWA. Beijing also said it would send 200,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses.
Germany: Before a truce was reached, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas announced Berlin had pledged 40 million euros ($49 million) in aid for Gaza.
United Kingdom: British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announced on Twitter that the UK had pledged 3.2 million pounds ($4.5 million) in emergency aid to UNRWA.
Read more: https://www.al-monitor.com/original...untries-have-pledged-money-gaza#ixzz7nGQJ6Esi
Ladan Boroumand the daughter of Abdolrahman Boroumand (One of the Rich people who financed the 1979 shooresh and got killed by Khomeini) who now chairs the AB foundation. She was with Masi meeting with Macron. Out of touch people who are trying to make a buck on other people's misery and at the same time show off.
مشرق نیوز ۲۶ مرداد ۱۴۰۰ با تیتر «انتصاب یک دو تابعیتی به عنوان سرمربی تیم کشتی» از انتخاب پژمان درستکار انتقاد کرده بود.
در این گزارش به توییتی از «محمد جماعت» پروندهساز امنیتی ورزشکاران ایران استناد شده و نوشته شده بود: «چگونه می شود، پژمان درستکار که زیر پرچم آمریکا قسم خورده به منافعش پایبند باشد و خاک وطن را قابل نمی داند که در آن اقامت کند، ناگهان به عنوان سرمربی تیم ملی کشتی جمهوری اسلامی ایران منصوب می شود؟»
پژمان درستکار نیز مانند علیرضا دبیر، تابعیت کشور آمریکا را دارد. ماههای گذشته نیز تصاویری از پژمان درستکار در «اورنج کانتی» و ایالت کالیفرنیا منتشر شده بود. پژمان درستکار مهرماه سال ۱۴۰۰ پس از مصاحبهای که با «علی رضوانی» بازجو خبرنگار صداوسیما حکومتی ایران داشت، مورد توجه رسانههای نزدیک به سپاه پاسداران و حکومت قرار گرفت. او در این مصاحبه به برخورد تندش با خبرنگاران ایران اینترنشنال افتخار کرده بود.
در این گزارش به توییتی از «محمد جماعت» پروندهساز امنیتی ورزشکاران ایران استناد شده و نوشته شده بود: «چگونه می شود، پژمان درستکار که زیر پرچم آمریکا قسم خورده به منافعش پایبند باشد و خاک وطن را قابل نمی داند که در آن اقامت کند، ناگهان به عنوان سرمربی تیم ملی کشتی جمهوری اسلامی ایران منصوب می شود؟»
پژمان درستکار نیز مانند علیرضا دبیر، تابعیت کشور آمریکا را دارد. ماههای گذشته نیز تصاویری از پژمان درستکار در «اورنج کانتی» و ایالت کالیفرنیا منتشر شده بود. پژمان درستکار مهرماه سال ۱۴۰۰ پس از مصاحبهای که با «علی رضوانی» بازجو خبرنگار صداوسیما حکومتی ایران داشت، مورد توجه رسانههای نزدیک به سپاه پاسداران و حکومت قرار گرفت. او در این مصاحبه به برخورد تندش با خبرنگاران ایران اینترنشنال افتخار کرده بود.
I still watch Iran International clips but a lot of their reporting is now distracting people.
Of course, they still share the highest quantity of clips from Iran which is valuable. They share the most videos of what is happening in Iran
But there are so many poorly researched pieces and misinformation (eg tweets about Nika shakarami's sexuality, repeated fake news about exit strategy of mullahs) which detract from actual events going on. It feels like they make up a lot of stuff without any evidence, which impacts trust on actual events.
And of course, there's these posts:
The context being that their ignored/censored the commentary from the Pahlavi family over the last week, but are happy to promote MEK like this.
I know of course that they are funded by Saudi, which is why they may, intentionally or not, pull the rug from under the Iranian people when the time comes.
Call me naive, but I don't think a support of all output from one channel just because they are hated by IR is a good idea. Some of their stuff reflects their ownership and I don't think Saudi interests are in line with Iranian interests.
Of course, they still share the highest quantity of clips from Iran which is valuable. They share the most videos of what is happening in Iran
But there are so many poorly researched pieces and misinformation (eg tweets about Nika shakarami's sexuality, repeated fake news about exit strategy of mullahs) which detract from actual events going on. It feels like they make up a lot of stuff without any evidence, which impacts trust on actual events.
And of course, there's these posts:
The context being that their ignored/censored the commentary from the Pahlavi family over the last week, but are happy to promote MEK like this.
I know of course that they are funded by Saudi, which is why they may, intentionally or not, pull the rug from under the Iranian people when the time comes.
Call me naive, but I don't think a support of all output from one channel just because they are hated by IR is a good idea. Some of their stuff reflects their ownership and I don't think Saudi interests are in line with Iranian interests.
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The executions are part of the process, unfortunately. IR was never going to just go away because some demonstrations happened. They were always going to arrest, convict in sham trials and kill. And unfortunately there will be more like this to come.
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The Islamic regime is beginning to unravel and whatever it does, it cannot stop it. As they say in financial markets, its fall is already priced in. This is evident not only in political reshuffling such as the latest move by the Chinese communist regime that makes the Islamic republic even more isolated, but also its failing finances. It had long been a cult with a bankrupt ideology that happened to run a country, now it is also on the verge of financial bankruptcy. This can be seen in its last deal with Venezuelan government highlighting its lower credit, and now also its default on financing Arab terrorist organizations, likely to test khamenei’s long term bromance with the likes of Nasrullah and others. Those who had so brazenly attacked Persians to claim Iran for themselves, will likely now change allegiance once their funding stops. With plummeting Islamic riyal, the bankruptcy of Islamic regime is fast approaching and without much needed funds for its multi-layered security apparatus, the wheels of its crack-down machine will quickly grind to a halt! This will expedite the fall of the regime.
As the Islamic regime grows more desperate with its free fall, it will likely get more violent and belligerent in its behaviour and tries to derail the legitimate aspirations of the people for freedom and drag their movement for justice into violence and vengeance. People of Iran must stay fast and firm to their lofty ideals and not get dragged into the fringes as violence and vengeance are how it came into being; it knows them really well, and can use them to frustrate people’s purpose. For long this regime had worked religiously, to divide people of Iran, make them suspicious of one another, and ashamed of their heritage so that no one would stand up for change. Now, by the sacrifices of the Iranian youth, opportunity has been provided to change these decades-long damages, and the Iranians who had all but resigned themselves to their other citizenships, have now rediscovered their roots and embraced their heritage, and the image they project of a future free Iran is wonderful and promising. However that future is ushered in, whether through a methodical process of dismantling this wicked regime, or a spontaneous explosion of people on the streets, it must be the will of the people of Iran and nothing else.
As the Islamic regime grows more desperate with its free fall, it will likely get more violent and belligerent in its behaviour and tries to derail the legitimate aspirations of the people for freedom and drag their movement for justice into violence and vengeance. People of Iran must stay fast and firm to their lofty ideals and not get dragged into the fringes as violence and vengeance are how it came into being; it knows them really well, and can use them to frustrate people’s purpose. For long this regime had worked religiously, to divide people of Iran, make them suspicious of one another, and ashamed of their heritage so that no one would stand up for change. Now, by the sacrifices of the Iranian youth, opportunity has been provided to change these decades-long damages, and the Iranians who had all but resigned themselves to their other citizenships, have now rediscovered their roots and embraced their heritage, and the image they project of a future free Iran is wonderful and promising. However that future is ushered in, whether through a methodical process of dismantling this wicked regime, or a spontaneous explosion of people on the streets, it must be the will of the people of Iran and nothing else.