Posted on 08/21/2024 4:15:43 PM PDT by Right Wing Vegan
In a move that has sparked significant debate, the Biden-Harris administration has recently renewed a sanctions waiver for Iran’s state-controlled broadcaster, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). This decision, detailed in a non-public notification to Congress on August 9, 2024, permits the IRIB to engage in financial transactions essential for its operations, despite its role in disseminating anti-Israel and anti-Semitic propaganda.
The IRIB, which oversees a broad range of media outlets, including television, radio, and news services, has faced criticism for broadcasting content that promotes radical and violent ideologies. Since Hamas’s unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, the IRIB has been accused of amplifying anti-Israel sentiments and supporting terrorism against American interests in the Middle East.
The Sanctions Waiver Controversy
This sanctions waiver is not unprecedented; previous administrations have also granted similar waivers. The practice began under the Obama administration in 2014. However, the timing of the Biden administration’s latest waiver is particularly controversial. Critics argue that it comes during a period of heightened Iranian aggression, including attacks on U.S. military bases and an escalation in regional tensions involving Iran-backed proxies.
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The Biden/Harris Administration is America’s #1 enemy, in my opinion.
They’re trying to get a World War started.
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