On Thursday, the US shielded Israel from crimes of apartheid and thus itself for being complicit in those crimes, even denying that Israeli actions constitute apartheid …
… and even as it minimizes the pogroms in Jerusalem:
Biden’s declaration of Armenian Genocide reflects the United States greater policy towards Turkey and President Erdogan in recent years, demonstrating that the U.SÂ “no longer considers Turkey a valued ally to be shielded from criticism”:
- Biden’s Declaration on Armenian Genocide (Graham E. Fuller)
In a recent television interview, Saudi Crown Prince struck a conciliatory tone for the first time while speaking of Iran, stating “Iran is a neighbouring country, and all we aspire for is a good and special relationship with Iran”:
- Saudi Crown Prince Seeks ‘Good And Special Relationship With Iran’ (Middle East Eye)
- Why Mohammed bin Salman Suddenly Wants to Talk to Iran (Foreign Policy)
- Iran Welcomes Saudi Arabia’s ‘Change of Tone’ – Foreign Ministry (Reuters)
Iran’s president replaced “the head of a government think tank” after a leaked audio surfaced of the foreign minister discussing Iran’s current situation. The recording “exposed bitter internal divisions” with Iran, divisions that may threaten the ongoing Vienna talks:
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is currently meeting with visiting Mossad chief Yossi Cohen for “talks on Iran”:
- Blinken Meets Israel’s Mossad Spy Chief for Talks on Iran (US News/Reuters)
The move is hailed as “a step in the right direction toward creating a more inclusive police force and helping recruit more Muslim women to become officers”:
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