0950 GMT: We are Winning Watch. General Masoud Jazayeri, the deputy commander of Iran's armed forces, has explained, “Today, the European countries on one hand, and Americans, who have a hegemonic background in the world and resisted against our [Islamic] establishment, on the other are in the weakest position possible.”
Meanwhile, Jazayeri assure, the Islamic Republic was progressing despite sanctions and threats.
0930 GMT: We begin with the aftermath of the earthquakes of 11 August in East Azerbaijan Province, which killed hundreds of people and displaced tens of thousands.
In recent days, we have noted reports of individuals being arrested in the area, such as children's rights activist Saeed Shirzad. Now the opposition site Kalemeh reports that at least 35 people have been detained. The "crime"? Failing to hand over aid to authorities, including the Revolutionary Guards.
Reports claim one of those held is the prominent blogger Hossein Ronaghi Maleki, recently released after serving part of a 15-year sentence.
Posted via email from lissping
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: only a member of this blog may post a comment.