ABS Community Research, Inc.: "Iranium": Talking To Your Nukes

"Iranium": Talking To Your Nukes

On IRGC's Review of an Upcoming Documentary

Velma Anne Ruth, M.Ed.

ABS Community Research, Inc.

December 12, 2010

A couple of weeks ago, the IRGC’s psychological warfare website authored a review of the upcoming documentary “Iranium” concerning Iran’s developing nuclear weapons, and reposted their comments on multiple Islamic Republic websites. Given the documentary by Clarion Fund has not yet been released, and is still under final touch-ups, the article appears to be a review, but is really a summation of the documentary website: www.IraniumMovie.com.

Iranium integrates interviews with a host of leading US policy makers, experts, and historical footage of the Iranian government’s global terrorism, starting with the betrayal of the 1979 revolution. Its aim: to exhibit massacres and mass destruction caused by the regime the world over, map Iran’s developing nuclear capabilities, explain the threats of Islamic terrorism, and allow the viewer to make their own decision as to proper courses of action in countering these threats.

The IRGC’s review is almost proud of the regime’s nuclear developments, self-proclaiming that Iran is making the world’s most dangerous nuclear threat. It is uncanny that their soft war language to western audiences historically and conversely proclaims that nuclear power is for peaceful purposes, under a guise of Islam. ‘Tis a compliment to Clarion Fund for the Islamic Republic to seemingly admit that the film is right to charge this dictatorship with abuses against citizens, terrorism, and self-made enemies. As if standing in an international court of anti-propaganda, IRGC further reflects on the host of resolves that may be proposed by these selected experts and members of US Congress, almost welcoming a deal after coping a plea. In closing, their review acknowledges Islamic extremism as a religious ideology moving towards greater weaponization, and farther away from peace.

Most of the interviewees are profiled in follow-up, with direct translations of their biographies from the Iranium website. Certain contributors and segments of their bios were omitted, which would have otherwise made the documentary more attractive to potential IRGC defectors. These omissions are quite keen, as given backgrounds are reflective of human rights violations inside Iran, and facets of Iranian military which many westerners would rather not confront, but that conventional boots on the ground would embrace.

To begin, Dr. Michael Ledeen is a Freedom Scholar at Foundation for Defense of Democracies, with a background at National Security Council, State Department, and with Secretary of State. His notable books include Accomplice to Evil: Iran and the War Against the West, The War Against Terror Masters, and The Iranian Time Bomb. At a recent conference hosted by FDD in Washington DC, Dr. Ledeen revered Mir Hossein Mousavi and the Green Movement as leading oppositions to the Iranian Government, while almost every panel for the two day event included discussions calling for support of the Iranian people. Dr. Ledeen reflected on Mousavi’s extensive background, knowledge of the inner-workings and strategic fabric of the Islamic Republic, and awareness of mass grave locations. As Iranian citizens cry “Allah o Akbar” from the rooftops at night, it is a blessing that Mousavi is still alive.

Senator Jon Kyl, leading conservative senator from Arizona, was listed as one of the 2010 Time Magazine’s 100 most influential leaders of the world. Sen. Kyl has special interests in Iran related issues, including sanctions and VOA’s Persian News Network. Currently, Arizona is struggling with border patrol against Mexico, as the Mexican drug cartels are increasing violence including beheading, car bombs, and murdering mayors. Mexico is increasingly appearing like a terrorist infiltrated state, while Rep. Sue Myrick consistently draws attention to the presence of Hezbollah and threats of border crossing into the US. It is understood that terrorists are coordinating with Latin drug rings including La Familia (the Family), a spiritually spear-headed cartel where members do not use the drugs they run.

In addition to his leadership in the Iranian Freedom Movement, Amir Abbas Fakhravar is the Secretary General of Confederation of Iranian Students, the largest pro-western independent network with chapters in Iran, United States, Canada, England, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Turkey, Australia and Malaysia. Fakhravar is a torture survivor, has been imprisoned 19 times for political activism, and his mentor Arzhang Davoodi is currently serving a 15 year sentence. During his time in exile, Fakhravar has been welcomed by governments including US Congress, Canadian, French, UK, Italian, and French parliaments. In these years, his family is still inside Iran, and has faced continued strife including beating, solitary confinement in Evin prison, passport seizures, and countless trials.

Clare Lopez is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Security Policy, and an instructor at the Center for Counterintelligence and Security Studies under the US Department of Defense. Clare is a leading expert on Iran lobby, the orchestration of US nonprofits and policy makers promoting Islamic Republic interests in Washington DC, international networks including Muslim Brotherhood and Organization of the Islamic Conference, and Sharia Law.

Arnold Resnicoff is a consultant on interfaith values, interreligious affairs, and promotes freedom of religion. At the Naval War College, he taught a course called “Faith and Force: Religion, War, and Peace.” Resinicoff served in Naval Intelligence (Naval Security Group) before becoming a Rabbi. Rabbi has worked with military and civilian leaders throughout Europe, Africa, and Mideast. He was Special Assistant (for Values and Vision) to the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the US Air Force, with work in Iraq, Qatar, and UAE. Rabbi was present in Beirut, Lebanon on Oct 23, 1983 when a suicide truck bomb killed 241 Americans, and wounded 60 others.

Amb. Dore Gold is President of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. He served as Israel’s 11th Ambassador to the United Nations, and was Foreign Policy Adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Ambassador Gold has written numerous books and articles on the Middle East, including U.S. Military Strategy in the Middle East, Hatred’s Kingdom: How Saudi Arabia Supports the New Global Terrorism, Tower of Babble: How the United Nations has Fueled Global Chaos, The Fight for Jerusalem: Radical Islam, the West, and the Future of the Holy City, and The Rise of Nuclear Iran: How Tehran Defies the West. His articles have appeared in Asahi Shinbun, Commentary, Daily Telegraph, Die Zeit, Ha'aretz, Jerusalem Post, New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal.

Reza Kahlili is an Ex-CIA spy who worked in the Iranian Revolutionary Guards. His historical memoir, A Time To Betray chronicles 1979 revolution through decades of service, including Iran Contra and Iran-Iraq War. Kahlili's intel has strategically influenced US Presidential Administrations on Iran policy. Kahlili teaches for US Department of Defense within the Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy (JCITA) and the Centre for Counterintelligence and Security Studies (CI Centre). His instruction supports operatives on the front lines facing Iranian agents in countries like Afghanistan. Within JCITA's Iran Program, A Time To Betray is required reading for intelligence officers across all military branches, and throughout the intelligence community.

Lt. Gen. Thomas McInerney is a retired United States Air Force Lieutenant General with more than 4,100 flying hours, including 407 combat missions during the Vietnam War. He served in NATO, Pacific Air Forces, and as commander of 11th Air Force in Alaska. He is a member of the Iran Policy Committee. McInernery has suggested that the US should utilize armed forces as a complementary tool in dealing with Iran while conducting diplomatic talks. McInerney has received multiple military decorations, including Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and has been awarded the Third Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese Government for outstanding service in enhancing relations between the US and Japan.

Additional prominent contributors include Rep. Elliot Engel and Rep. Shelley Barkley of US Congress; Clifford May, Mark Dubowitz, Dr. Walid Phares, and Reuel Marc Gerecht of Foundation for Defense of Democracies; and Dr. Harold Rhode, a former Foreign Affairs Specialist at the Pentagon.

By profiling each individual interviewed, and translating the “Iranium” documentary website into Farsi, the IRGC has done a great service for the Persian audience, to which this film is very sensitive. Clarion Fund is to be commended for their intensive review of Iran’s nuclear weapons program, capacity for mass destruction, and regard for the Iranian opposition over the course.

Iranium is scheduled to be released on February 8, 2011, three days before 22 Bahman, and will be available for global public viewing online.

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