‘Mixed feelings’ in Iran — journalist Gilda Sahebi
People in Iran are mostly scared, fearing for their lives, says German-Iranian journalist Gilda Sahebi.
They may be hoping that this may be the end of the regime, but although the regime is obviously weak, it is still as repressive as ever.
Why the Strait of Hormuz is critical to global oil supplies
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway that lies between Oman and Iran, and connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) describes it as the “world’s most important oil transit chokepoint.”
How close is Iran to getting a nuclear bomb?
According to Tehran, its nuclear program is purely civilian, though Israel thinks it’s aimed at making a nuclear bomb.
Iran’s high levels of uranium enrichment mean that the step to weapon-grade uranium is very short.
Russia says Israeli attacks on Iran nuclear sites ‘illegal’
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has called Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear sites “illegal,” stressing that diplomacy was the only way forward.
The Russian Foreign Ministry called Iran’s nuclear program “peaceful,” noting Tehran’s “clear statements” on its commitment to adhere to the nuclear non-proliferation treaty and its willingness to meet with US representatives.
It also slammed a June 12 resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s board of governors, which condemned Iran’s “non-compliance” with its nuclear obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Moscow argued that the “biased, anti-Iranian” resolution paved the way for Israel’s attacks.
Source : https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-merz-says-israel-doing-dirty-work-for-us-in-iran/live-72939104
