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“First, the more immediate and notable aim of the film is to commemorate the role and legacy of Qassem Soleimani,” he said. “But the more important aspect of the film is the narrative that promotes the Islamic Republic of Iran as the savior of the entire region, through Soleimani’s superhero-like character, from the Islamic State and Sunni jihadi takfiris in general.” … [Read more...] about Iranian Show Irks Iraqi Kurds, Portraying Them as Weak Against IS Terror

In order to initiate snapback, a JCPOA member would need to notify the Security Council that Iran is in noncompliance. That would start a 30-day clock, during which the council would need to adopt a new resolution keeping the current termination of sanctions in place. But the U.S. would likely veto that, and if at the end of the 30 days there is no new resolution extending the sanctions relief, the old pre-2015 sanctions would automatically snap back. … [Read more...] about Trump: US Will Seek Snapback of Sanctions on Iran at UN

Sweden has seen 669 cases per 100,000 residents over the last two weeks. It will join countries including the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Ireland, Lithuania, Slovenia, Latvia, Estonia, Cyprus, and Malta in the most severe risk category, Swedish newspaper Goteborgs-Posten reports. … [Read more...] about Sweden to Be Placed in EU Highest Coronavirus Risk Zone