“Iran’s rival Saudi Arabia also implements such medieval punishments.” Yes, because they both implement Sharia. “Most modern Islamic countries, however, have justice systems compatible with international human rights law.” Yes, because they don’t fully implement Sharia. We’re constantly told in the West that there are numerous different versions of Sharia, and that it is so […]
Islamic Republic of Iran seizes British-flagged tanker, UK vows “considered, but robust” response
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards posted a video showing speedboats pulling up alongside the detained British-flagged tanker Stena Impero and troops wearing ski masks and carrying machine guns rappelling to its deck from a helicopter.https://t.co/lUVJTrGy2L pic.twitter.com/kJfS8RBWd1 — Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) July 20, 2019 The Islamic Republic of Iran would never have dared to do this if […]