Monthly Archives: November 2021

2021-11-12: News Headlines

Staff (2021-11-12). Russian nuclear-capable bombers patrol over Belarus, as Minsk's standoff with Poland intensifies (VIDEO). rt.com Two Russian Tu-160 supersonic bombers took a spin in the skies over Belarus, on Thursday, as Poland amassed troops on the border and threatened an armed response to a standoff involving thousands of Middle Eastern asylum seekers. | The Russian Defense Ministry published a video of the sleek bombers carrying out their patrol, noting that they were accompanied by an Su-30SM of the Belarus Air Force, demonstrating a high level of interoperability between the two Collective Security Treaty Organization allies. The mission took four hours and 36 minutes, and the bombers traveled more than 3,000km. | While the mi…

Staff (2021-11-12). Headlines for November 12, 2021. democracynow.org New Draft Agreement Weakens Earlier Calls to Phase Out Coal, Fossil Fuel Funding as COP26 Nears End, Beyond Oil and Gas: Denmark and Costa Rica Lead New Push to Phase Out Fossil Fuels, Biden and Xi Jinping to Hold Virtual Summit Amid Ongoing Tensions, NIH and Moderna in Legal Battle over COVID Vaccine Patent Rights, Another Explosion Targets Mosque in Afghanistan, 5,000 Afghan Refugees Fleeing to Iran Every Day as Humanitarian Crisis Worsens, U.N.: 84 Million People Worldwide Displaced by War, Insecurity and the Climate Crisis, Eastern Europe Refugee Crisis Intensifies as Poland Blocks Border, Belarus Issues Thre…

Ana Perdigón (2021-11-12). 21N Elections: Carlos Ocariz Resigns Candidacy for Miranda Governorship. orinocotribune.com The opposition soap opera performed by the right-wing candidates for governor in the state of Miranda has come to an abrupt end. This Thursday, November 11, the candidate for the Democratic Unity Table (MUD), Carlos Ocariz, resigned his candidacy. | During a press conference, the Justice First (Primero Justicia, PJ) politician reported that in "accordance with his struggle" he decided to quit his candidacy for Miranda state governor and leave any further decisions to the MUD. | "We must put an end to this unfortunate situation and return detachment to politics," said Ocariz. "You put me first in the polls, today…

Bill Meyer (2021-11-12). Masters at Toronto International Film Festival 2021. peoplesworld.org The Toronto International Film Festival has always highlighted the newest works from master filmmakers from around the world. This year, even with its reduced lineup, is no exception. Iran's Asghar Farhadi has a string of award-winning films, including About Elly and A Separation; A Hero, co-winner of this year's Cannes Grand Prix, was featured at …

MEE staff (2021-11-12). Iran: Husband of jailed Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe calls British government 'negligent'. middleeasteye.net Iran: Husband of jailed Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe calls British government 'negligent' | Richard Ratcliffe tells MEE the UK government is 'good at gaslighting' and has not done enough to help free his wife | Fri, 11/12/2021 – 11: 44 | "> | Richard Ratcliffe outside the Foreign Office in London (MEE) | As Richard Ratcliffe enters his 20th day of a hunger strike outside the British Foreign Office, he…

sputniknews (2021-11-12). Ex-Indian Diplomat: New Delhi Becoming Part of US 'Agenda on Iran', 'Subordinating' Its Interests. sputniknews.com Observers believe that Delhi's rising closeness to the US and Israel has affected its traditional relations with Iran, once India's largest crude supplier. Last month, India, the US, Israel, and the UAE came together to form a regional bloc, which Tel Aviv said was created because the four nations share "similar" evaluations about regional events.

Jason Ditz (2021-11-12). Top Iran General: Iraq Election Must Be Respected. news.antiwar.com Iran had not been talking about Iraq's recent election, but Wednesday, Iran Revolutionary Guard commander Esmail Qaani said Iraq shouldn't face a crisis, This is particularly significant because the parties complaining most about the election are Shi'ite militia-aligned groups, seen as the most pro-Iran bloc. | By contrast, the Sadrists, who won the largest plurality, are strictly nationalist, and seek to reduce dependence on the US and Iran, making it surprising Iran is so comfortable with it. | The comm…

Anonymous103 (2021-11-12). US-Led Provocative Drills In The Red Sea May Obstruct Nuclear Deal Negotiations. southfront.org Illustrative ImageUS, Israel, UAE, and Bahrain are conducting military maneuvers in the Red Sea in a message to Tehran. | Written by Lucas Leiroz, research fellow in international law at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. | Once again, US-led military maneuvers create unnecessary tensions and hamper international negotiations. Recently announced military

_____ (2021-11-12). Turkey Took Up the Use of Climate Weapons. journal-neo.org Because of drought, crop failures, and shortages of freshwater water wars are today becoming for the population of many regions as urgent as the dangers of wars involving nuclear bombs, chemicals, and other means of mass destruction. They cause mass migration, exacerbate the political situation, hostilities and wars. In this context, for example, the Nile …

Staff (2021-11-12). 'Nuclear propulsion' issue sends US supercarrier back to docks. rt.com The US Navy supercarrier USS 'Nimitz' was forced to return to docks for assessment and repairs after experiencing a "minor material deficiency" with its "nuclear propulsion plant" while in international waters. | Naval Air Force Pacific Commander Zachary Harrell announced on Wednesday that the vessel had to be returned to port after its crew discovered an undisclosed problem with the nuclear propulsion system. | Read more | | "The ship's crew took action to address the deficie…

Rick Rozoff (2021-11-11). "Yes, these are bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons": Russian strategic aircraft, troops to jointly patrol Belarusian borders. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Lukashenko asks Russia's military to join combat alerts on Union State's western borders Russian and Belarusian forces will carry out joint combat alert patrols along the Union State's borders with Poland, the Baltic states and Ukraine, according to an agreement reached between Russia and Belarus, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday, the presidential press …

The Socialist Program (2021-11-11). U.S. Empire vs. Iran: History and the Present Day. liberationnews.org The United States, having violated and destroyed the Iran nuclear deal under Trump, is now pushing for new concessions. This kind of arrogance is nothing new — it has been the defining feature of U.S. government policy towards Iran for decades…

Staff (2021-11-11). U.S. Empire VS. Iran: History & The Present Day. soundcloud.com Watch the video version on BreakThrough News here: youtu.be/WUHHe6h8iXk What could be the final effort to resuscitate the Iran nuclear deal will begin this month with negotiators meeting in Vienna. The United States, having violated and destroyed the deal under Trump, is now pushing for new concessions from Iran. This kind of arrogance is nothing …

Andreína Chávez Alava (2021-11-11). Venezuela: Oil Output Reaches 18-Month High Following New Alliance with Iran. venezuelanalysis.com Venezuela began receiving diluent shipments from Iran after striking an oil-for-condensate swap deal to boost blending facilities.

_____ (2021-11-11). Iran Puts US NAVY in a Peculiar Situation Yet Again. journal-neo.org On January 12, 2016, it was reported by international media that two US Navy riverine command boats were seized by a unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Iranian territorial waters and how the Iranians brought valiant American Marines to their knees, taking away their weapons. Tehran circulated a video of this detention …

Anonymous103 (2021-11-11). China And Russia Firmly Back Iran Nuclear Deal On Eve Of Renegotiations. southfront.org Illustrative ImageRemoving sanctions against Iran will reinvigorate global trade. | Written by Paul Antonopoulos, independent geopolitical analyst | Iran has received confirmation of Russia's and China's support for negotiations on the nuclear deal that will restart later this month. The resumption of talks can spur Russia and China to seek areas of common interest with the US to create a rare atmosphere of cooperation. Russia and China welcomed Iran's decision to return to the nuclear agreement after the US unilatera…

MEE correspondent (2021-11-11). Iranian press review: Married couple sentenced to death for extramarital sex. middleeasteye.net Iranian press review: Married couple sentenced to death for extramarital sex | Meanwhile, reformist pundits urge political leadership to pursue direct negotiations with Washington regarding the nuclear deal, while dismissing talks with the EU as futile | Thu, 11/11/2021 – 11: 24 | People take part in a demonstration denouncing Iran's use of the death penalty on 28 January, 2016 in Paris…

MEE staff (2021-11-11). US: Biden's Iran envoy travels to Israel, Gulf ahead of Iran nuclear talks. middleeasteye.net US: Biden's Iran envoy travels to Israel, Gulf ahead of Iran nuclear talks | Robert Malley travels to Israel, UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia to 'coordinate approaches' on Tehran | Thu, 11/11/2021 – 19: 33 | Robert Malley noted last month that the US was assessing all its options if a deal is not reached (AFP/File photo) | The

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2021-11-11: News Headlines

_____ (2021-11-11). Iran Puts US NAVY in a Peculiar Situation Yet Again. journal-neo.org On January 12, 2016, it was reported by international media that two US Navy riverine command boats were seized by a unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Iranian territorial waters and how the Iranians brought valiant American Marines to their knees, taking away their weapons. Tehran circulated a video of this detention …

MEE correspondent (2021-11-11). Iranian press review: Married couple sentenced to death for extramarital sex. middleeasteye.net Iranian press review: Married couple sentenced to death for extramarital sex | Meanwhile, reformist pundits urge political leadership to pursue direct negotiations with Washington regarding the nuclear deal, while dismissing talks with the EU as futile | Thu, 11/11/2021 – 11: 24 | People take part in a demonstration denouncing Iran's use of the death penalty on 28 January, 2016 in Paris…

Anonymous007 (2021-11-10). Russia Flies Two Tu-22M3 Long-Range Bombers On Patrol Over Belarus. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On November 10th, Russia carried out a rare dispatch of two nuclear-capable strategic bombers to patrol Belarusian airspace. | Moscow's decision came as the EU considered sanctions to punish Minsk for what it calls an artificially created crisis, something Belarus denies. | The Tupolev Tu-22M3 bombers that Russia sent to overfly Belarus are capable of carrying nuclear missiles, including hypersonic ones. It came as Belarus carried out a drill of its air defense forces on the same da…

_____ (2021-11-10). Iran's Politics in the Turbulent Middle East. journal-neo.org In his instructions to the new cabinet, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei denounced US President Joe Biden as a "ravenous wolf," telling his ministers, "Diplomacy should not be influenced and linked to the nuclear issue." Instead, President Ebrahim Raisi's team intends to focus on east-oriented economic diplomacy. Both Raisi and Ali Khamenei condemned the previous President …

Anonymous007 (2021-11-10). Iran Claims It Intercepted U.S. MQ-9 Reaper, RQ-4 Global Hawk Near Its Airspace. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On November 9th, the Iranian Army allegedly intercepted two US unmanned aerial vehicles that had reportedly entered into the country's airspace. | The purpose was to allegedly spy on the massive military drills that Iran is currently holding. | The media bureau of the drills, codenamed Zolfaqar-1400, said in a statement that the American aircraft, including General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper and Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk drones, intruded into the country's Flight…

Edna Mohamed (2021-11-10). Iran: New law to boost birth rate will 'endanger women', HRW warns. middleeasteye.net Iran: New law to boost birth rate will 'endanger women', HRW warns | Legislation will deny Iranian women access to reproductive health care, says rights group | Wed, 11/10/2021 – 11: 07 | The bill will add to existing limits on access to contraception and abortion for Iranian women. (AFP) | An Iranian draft law aimed at raising the birth rate will put women's lives at risk by denying them access to re…

Anonymous669 (2021-11-10). Drone Strikes Hit Iranian-Backed Forces In Eastern Syria — Reports. southfront.org Illustrative image. | Early on November 10, several explosions were reportedly heard in the southern countryside of Deir Ezzor in eastern Syria. | The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said that unidentified combat drones targeted weapons and ammunition depots of Iranian-backed forces near the town of al-Bukamal on the Syrian-Iraqi border. Seven people were allegedly killed. | A few hours after the alleged strikes, a convoy of trucks arrived from Iraq and entered an area held by Iranian-backed forces near al-Buka…

Rick Rozoff (2021-11-10). Russian military detects "strike coordination plane" accompanying U.S. nuclear bombers, interceptor missile destroyer in Black Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The following report is from today's Sputnik news. The B-1 Lancer long-range bomber entered service as a nuclear bomber in 1986 under Strategic Air Command. In recent days it has been engaging in war games over the Black Sea in conjunction with NATO fourth- and fifth-generation multirole combat aircraft, the U.S. Sixth Fleet flagship USS …

Rick Rozoff (2021-11-10). NATO fighters escort, Turkish plane refuels U.S. nuclear bombers over the Black Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Allied Fighter Jets Escort U.S. B-1s Through the Black Sea RAMSTEIN, Germany — Allied fighters from Denmark, Poland, Canada, and the US escorted US Air Force B-1B bombers from Fairford, UK through Eastern Europe into the Black Sea for joint training on November 6. The Allied aircraft practiced fighter-bomber escort procedures and bi-lateral communication on …

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