(1) Let’s talk about the newly launched “Iran Action Group” of the U.S. State Department. state.gov/secretary/rema…
(2) To begin with, let’s listen to @SecPompeo's remarks.
(3) Important excerpt:
“Since the President’s decision to withdraw from the Iran deal in May, Brian has played an important role in shaping our strategy of maximum diplomatic and economic pressure.”
(4) And:
“We are going to continue to rely on him and his team to lead our efforts to counter the Iranian regime’s malign activity, to support Iranian voices, and to galvanize international support for our efforts.”
(5) And now, U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook.
(6) This specifically terrifies #Iran’s regime:
“And in the Secretary’s speech in May, he outlined 12 requirements. These are the kinds of things that we would expect any normal nation to do,” Hook added. state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/20…
(8) “Hook, who has pushed for tough action against Iran, has been leading the department’s talks with allies in Europe and Asia to persuade them to support U.S. sanctions and cut off Iran’s oil supplies as of November.” reuters.com/article/us-ira…
(12) The very establishment of such a group for #Iran signals the fast-pace developments against Tehran’s interests.
What weakens the mullahs strengthens the Iranian people. #IranProtests
April 21st
“There’s an unprecedented linkage between our economic-social & int’l challenges. Our domestic issues are influencing int’l matters.” isna.ir/news/970201003…
Meaning: US has realized #IranProtests are weakening the mullahs.
(15) And finally, when the likes of @tparsi & @jabdi of @NIACouncil oppose the formation of the Iran Action Group, I need no other proof that this initiative will deliver serious blows to #Iran’s regime, to the benefit of the Iranian people & #IranProtests.
(16) As always, the conclusion is yours to make.
I welcome any and all constructive feedback.
Thanks in advance!
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