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Iran news in brief, April 8, 2019



Iran news in brief, April 8, 2019

Iran Guards Commander Threatens U.S. Forces If IRGC Is Designated a Terror Group
Reacting to the news that the U.S. is set to designate the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps as a terrorist organization, IRGC Chief Commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari announced on Sunday that in case the U.S. takes such a step, its forces in western Asia “will lose peace and quiet”.
Earlier on April 5, Reuters had reported, "The United States is expected to designate Iran’s elite Revolution Guards Corps, a foreign terrorist organization, three U.S. officials told Reuters, marking the first time Washington has formally labeled another country’s military a terrorist group."

The Group of Seven Industrialized Nations Against The "Destabilizing Activities" of the Iranian Regime
The seven industrial nations of the world, in their final statement in France, expressed deep concern over the destabilizing activities of the Iranian regime in the region, in particular its continuing support of the terrorist organizations and armed militias.
The final statement of the meeting said that these countries are determined not to allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.
In the statement, ministers said Iran's missile activities were in violation of theUnited Nations Security Council resolutions.
They also called on Iran to comply with its international obligations and the treaties signed on human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Germany to End Funding of Extreme Pro-Iran-Regime Group After Media ExposéS
Germany’s government will pull the plug at the end of 2019 on public funding for a radical pro-Iranian-regime organization- the Islamic Community of Shi'ite Communities of Germany - that is packed with anti-Semitic representatives who urge the destruction of Israel.
After a series of exposés in Germany’s top selling paper Bild, the newspaper reported on Thursday that the interior ministry announced in a letter the stoppage of funds for the Shi'ite umbrella organization. Institutions in Hamburg that are controlled by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei fall under the rubric of the organization.

Iran Admits Flood Relief Tents Sold on the Internet
Iran’s Deputy Prosecutor General for cyberspace has confirmed that “profiteers” are selling Red Crescent disaster relief tents meant for free distribution among flood victims on some websites.
As floods have devastated large parts of Iran for more than two weeks, ads appeared on some websites selling Red Crescent tents, which are marked “Not for Sale”.
There has been a lot of popular anger, protests against authorities for the way the disaster has been handled. In some instances, people in flood-hit areas have even clashed with security forces and mocked visiting dignitaries.
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