Iran Update, April 11, 2023
Israeli media has published articles in recent days detailing the network of IRGC officers working to establish an integrated air defense network in Syria, citing unidentified Israeli intelligence and military sources.
Iranian and Iranian-backed militant activity has increased around al Mayadin, Deir ez Zour Province in recent days, which may be related to their efforts against Israel and/or the United States.
At least two protests occurred in two cities across two provinces.
School poisonings persisted across Iran, highlighting the regime’s continued failure to prevent such attacks
Raisi Administration spokesperson Ali Bahadori Jahromi announced the dismissal of three senior economic officials.
The IRGC is planning a show of naval force in the coming days likely directed at the US and/or Israel.
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Iran Update, April 12, 2023
Reuters reported that the IRGC brought weapons and military equipment into Syria under the guise of earthquake relief, confirming CTP’s longstanding assessment that Iran exploited the February 6 earthquake to move advanced weaponry and military equipment into Syria.
The Iranian regime’s insufficient supply of the chemical compound ammonium perchlorate (AP) may have delayed expected Iranian missile shipments to Russia.
Iranian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Abbas Mousavi met with Azerbaijani Presidential Assistant Hikmat Hajiyev on April 12, likely to discuss the rising tensions between Tehran and Baku during recent months.
The Assad regime is beginning to normalize diplomatic relations with multiple Arab countries and regional organizations.
CTP did not record protest activity that met its reporting thresholds on April 12. CTP also did not record any student poisoning incidents on April 12.
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