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Iran's Zarif criticizes Guards in leaked audio
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif used language rarely heard inside Iran to criticize the influence of the country's Revolutionary Guards Corp commanded over foreign affairs.
In a leaked recording, Iran's top diplomat complained that the nation’s elite Revolutionary Guards had more influence in foreign affairs and the country's nuclear program than him.
On the tape, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif says he has “zero” influence over foreign policy.
The remarks shine a light on tensions between pragmatists such as Zarif who serve in President Hassan Rouhani’s government, and hardliners in the Revolutionary Guards, or IRGC, loyal to Iran’s Supreme Leader.
These divisions underlie - and could potentially undermine - efforts at rapprochement between Tehran and the West at reviving a 2015 nuclear accord.
In the recording, leaked to a London-based news channel late on Sunday, Zarif said, "I have never been able to tell a military commander to do something in order to aid diplomacy." His spokesman did not dispute the audio's authenticity, but said the channel only aired excerpts of a seven-hour interview.
Perhaps most surprising, Zarif used language rarely heard inside Iran to talk about the late IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani who was killed in a U.S. airstrike last year.
Zarif complained about the extent of the major general’s influence over diplomacy, saying, “He asked me to make this or that concession or point almost every time I went to negotiate.” Although Zarif said he had no intention of running in Iran's June 18 presidential election, some critics said Zarif's comments were aimed at gaining votes from Iranians disillusioned by a stalled economy and lack of political and social freedoms.
Iran has vowed to fully support Hezbollah if Israel launches a large-scale attack on the Lebanese group. However, Iran's foreign affairs adviser Kamal Kharrazi emphasizes that Tehran is not seeking a regional war. This stance reflects Iran's complex role in the 'axis of resistance' against US and Israeli influence. The situation stems from the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which has heightened regional tensions. While Iran pledges support, it prefers to avoid direct military confrontation, instead relying on allied militant groups if retaliation becomes necessary.
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In a recent address, Brigadier General Amir-Ali Hajizadeh, commander of Iran’s Aerospace Division within the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), expressed staunch support for the Palestinian resistance against the Israeli regime. Speaking at a meeting with families of Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza, Hajizadeh asserted confidence in the inevitable victory of the resistance, stating, "Be certain that you will change the course of regional and global history." Highlighting Iran’s commitment, Hajizadeh emphasized that the Islamic Republic would spare no effort in backing the Palestinian cause despite international pressure. Referring to ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza, he condemned what he termed as "genocidal war" and underscored the emotional impact within Iran.
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In a significant move reflecting the ongoing strain in Canada-Iran relations, Canada has officially designated Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a “terrorist organisation.” The announcement was made on Wednesday by Canada’s Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who stated that Ottawa had listed the IRGC “as a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code."
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The days of services for Raisi have not drawn the same crowds in the nation of over 80 million people as the 2020 gatherings for Revolutionary Guard General Qassem Soleimani, who was slain by a US drone strike in Baghdad.
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Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh arrived in Tehran on Wednesday to attend the funeral of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, just days after the International Criminal Court announced it was seeking his arrest for war crimes. The ceremony saw the presence of top army generals, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps leaders, and representatives from regional militant groups as Iranian leaders mourned Raisi, who was 63 and died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary General, Naim Qassem, was present in Tehran for the funeral of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
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US authorities boosted Trump's security weeks ago due to an Iranian plot, unrelated to the recent Pennsylvania attack. Despite enhanced measures, questions arise about how the gunman got so close. The incident prompts a Biden-ordered review and Congressional probes into the Secret Service. Iranian threats against Trump and former officials persist since Soleimani's 2020 assassination.
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UN Nuclear Watchdog , Clashes With Iran for Failing , to Cooperate With Inspectors.
'The Guardian' reports that the West may be teetering on the edge of a renewed confrontation with Tehran over Iran's nuclear program.
The news comes after the United Nations' nuclear watchdog voted to censure Iran for repeatedly failing to cooperate with U.N. inspectors. .
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
vote came after the United States dropped its
objection to the censure, joining European nations.
EU nations had urged the Biden administration to alter
its stance on the matter, claiming that the integrity
of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty was in jeopardy. .
The U.S. has since called for a long-term strategy to be
developed to deal with Iran's nuclear program, stressing
that the terms of the original 2015 deal expire next year.
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
(JCPoA) originally saw Western economic
sanctions lifted in exchange for strong
controls over Iran's nuclear program.
However, 'The Guardian' reports that Tehran has
since gradually restricted access for U.N. inspectors,
while also vastly boosting its stock of enriched uranium. .
However, 'The Guardian' reports that Tehran has
since gradually restricted access for U.N. inspectors,
while also vastly boosting its stock of enriched uranium. .
Iran now possesses 30 times the
JCPoA limit of enriched uranium
and its stockpile of high enriched
uranium up to 60% has continued
to grow significantly, U.K., France and Germany joint statement
to the IAEA, via 'The Guardian'.
Iran now has the approximate
amount of nuclear material
from which the possibility of
manufacturing a nuclear explosive
device cannot be excluded, U.K., France and Germany joint statement
to the IAEA, via 'The Guardian'
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Iran has summoned Sweden's temporary charge d'affaires in response to what it termed "baseless & spiteful accusations" following claims by Sweden's intelligence agency that Iran has been "using criminal networks" within the Scandinavian country to target Israel and its interests.
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In a recent airstrike near Aleppo, Israel reportedly killed 12 pro-Iran fighters, further escalating tensions in the region. Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions are seen as a direct provocation against Tehran. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing situation.
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Ismail Haniyeh, head of Hamas's political bureau, was photographed meeting with Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Wednesday. The photo, released by Khamenei’s office, shows Haniyeh seated on a couch alongside Iran’s acting president, Mohammad Mokhber. Haniyeh was in Iran to attend the funeral of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who tragically died in a helicopter crash on Sunday along with seven others, including Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
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Dippy the diplodocus is back at London's Natural History Museum - only she's now called Fern and she's moved to prime position in the museum's revamped gardens.
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Iranians are headed to the polls Friday in a final round of voting to replace the late Presidentı Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash in May.
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Iranians are voting for a new president. With the country isolated, there's not much hope that a new leader will bring much economic change.
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Iranians in London gathered Friday in front of the Iranian consulate and embassy as the country held elections to choose a successor to the late President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash in May.
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Iranians have headed to the polls in a snap presidential election following the tragic death of former President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. This election comes at a time of severe economic challenges, widespread discontent, and escalating regional tensions. Most of the candidates are conservative hardliners, with just one representing the reformist camp. If no candidate secures a clear majority, a runoff will be held on July 5. The outcome could have far-reaching implications for Iran and its international relations. Join us as we delve into the critical factors shaping this pivotal election.
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Karim Sadjadpour explains the significance of a leaked audio tape where Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif speaks out about Gen. Qasem Soleimani and criticizes Russia’s actions in the..