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Iran Update: December 31, 2009
Posted by Ryan Mauro on December 31st, 2009
A document has been published by Planet-Iran.com that, if genuine, was written by a Brigadier-General in the IRGC discussing plans for Ayatollah Khamenei and other high-level officials to escape to Russia if the regime falls and the inspection of his escape jet. And some news from our Iranian sources: In Tehran, protestors are wearing the [...]
Editorial: US Would Lose Yemen War
Posted by Matthew Avitabile on December 31st, 2009
Patrick Cockburn, no friend of recent US counter-terror policy, writes in the UK Independent that the US would likely lose any potential conflict in Yemen. This comes after CNN is reporting that the US is considering retaliation strikes in the Mideast country. However, his editorial does little to prove his point and uses convoluted evidence: [...]
Iran Attempted to Smuggle 1,350 Tons of Uranium
Posted by Matthew Avitabile on December 31st, 2009
Intelligence reports are buzzing that the Islamic Republic of Iran has attempted to smuggle $450 million worth of uranium from Kazakhstan. The 1,350 tons of purified uranium would be enough for Iran to continue its nuclear program, which many believe is geared towards producing a nuclear weapon. The report was drawn up by a member [...]
Tags: Honor Crimes in London Increased 40% in 2009
Posted by Ryan Mauro on December 31st, 2009
From CAN: British law enforcement has seen a 40 percent increase in “honor” crimes this year in London, The Daily Mail reports. The report says that that statistic includes a 60 percent increase in attempts to create forced marriages. “Honor” crimes are committed when an individual commits a crime against someone for violating the reputation [...]
Battleground Yemen
Posted by Ryan Mauro on December 30th, 2009
Click here for my second FrontPage Magazine article this week, this one discussing the dynamics of the war in Yemen. The Yemeni government (along with the Saudis, Egyptians, Jordanians and Moroccans) are trying to fight back the Iranian-supported Houthi rebels, some of whom are being trained by the Revolutionary Guards in Eritrea. This is a [...]
Arrested Muslim in TN Claims He Was Joking About Jihad
Posted by Ryan Mauro on December 30th, 2009
From CAN: Hazam Ali Ahmed, a 35-year old Muslim who was arrested for being a felon in possession of firearms, claims he was joking when he was heard talking about carrying out jihad, the Knoxville News Sentinel reports. The FBI found two guns in his store when they searched the facility. The FBI says they [...]
Want to help fight political correctness?
Posted by Ryan Mauro on December 29th, 2009
Want to help fight political correctness? The Christian Action Network has asked me to put together a project to create a list of all the incidents related to Islam being controversially taught in taxpayer-funded schools (including universities). By controversially, we mean: Being given preferential treatment over other religions; biased teaching; or work with organizations connected [...]
Iran’s Resurgent Revolution
Posted by Ryan Mauro on December 29th, 2009
Click here for my latest article on the unrest in Iran following the death of Ayatollah Montazeri and the Ashura celebrations. Michael Ledeen reports that there are rumors that Mousavi is going to call for a national strike beginning January 7 in retaliation for the latest violence, which included the gunning down of his nephew [...]
Possible “Dry Run” on US Flight in November
Posted by Ryan Mauro on December 28th, 2009
From CAN: Witnesses on an AirTran flight from Atlanta to Houston are saying that a possible “dry run” of a terrorist attack occurred on their aircraft, WorldNetDaily.com reports. AirTran confirms there was an incident but claims that it was only related to a single passenger and a cell phone. The incident was first reported in [...]
Gangs Supporting Suicide Bombings Forming in UK
Posted by Ryan Mauro on December 28th, 2009
From CAN: Radical Muslim gangs whose members aspire to be suicide bombers have formed in Birmingham in England’s West Mislands County, the Sunday Mercury reports. The new gang, called Bang Bang Taliban, is known for creating YouTube videos with rap songs performed by the group’s members. The report says the members are mostly Asians and [...]
Iran Update, 27 Dec 09, Part 8
Posted by Richard Radcliffe on December 27th, 2009
Analysis. There is a full fledged revolution going on In Iran. Either the “mainstream media” doesn’t recognize this or they are willfully ignoring it. There is no better way to end a major part of the unrest in the Middle East than to support this popular revolution in Iran. Yet we in the West choose [...]
Iran Update, 27 Dec 09, Part 7
Posted by Richard Radcliffe on December 27th, 2009
These events have been reported to World Threats. All events occurred in Tehran unless otherwise noted. All times are Tehran local time 24 hour clock. Shiraz 1600 – Eyewitness report: from about 1100 on Ashura a large number of people came to eh Namazi Intersection with a number of red flags with the words “Heyhat [...]
Iran Update, 27 Dec 09, Part 6
Posted by Richard Radcliffe on December 27th, 2009
These events have been reported to World Threats. All events occurred in Tehran unless otherwise noted. All times are Tehran local time 24 hour clock. 1440 – There were clashes in Shamiran. Bassij forces arrested people and took them away. Motorists honked their horns and displayed the V sign. 1430- Those who were shot were [...]
Iran Update, 27 Dec 09, Part 5
Posted by Richard Radcliffe on December 27th, 2009
These events have been reported to World Threats. All events occurred in Tehran unless noted otherwise. All times are Tehran local time 24 hour clock. 1340 – In Valiasr Street on the Zartosht intersection Special Guards Forces are attempting to disperse the protesters. Bassij forces threaten the protesters. the Bassij forces are very afraid. A [...]
