Posted on 11/21/2022 1:53:53 AM PST by blueplum
The Islamic Republic could be faced with global snapback sanctions which would apply even to Russia and China.
Iran is trying to maintain an uncompromising stance in every area, but is up against the wall more than it has been in prior years both regarding the IAEA nuclear standoff and in confronting domestic protests.
Normally, when the Islamic Republic tries to govern its foreign and internal problems using an iron hand, those it is up against retreat or back down.
What is unique now is that Tehran has pulled out the stops against both the IAEA and domestic protesters, and both of these challengers appear ready to escalate and could potentially shake the foundations of the regime....
...The way that the 2015 JCPOA deal was set up, neither Moscow nor Beijing could veto snapping-back sanctions if the IAEA Board sends the issue to the UNSC....
...All of this is happening at the same time as a nine week-long protest against the regime is starting to break various records....
(Excerpt) Read more at jpost.com ...
Updates on protests which are continuing daily all over the country....here... >
https://freerepublic.com/focus/chat/4099233/posts?q=1&;page=1#1
bkmk
One report said the soccer team refused to sing the national anthem.
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