“Iran” Declares Antarctica as its Property – What’s their Next Move?
JERUSALEM — The Iranian Navy commander announced in a televised broadcast last fall that the regime claims ownership of Antarctica and has intentions to establish a military presence in the South Pole. According to the Washington D.C.-based Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), Rear Admiral Shahram Irani stated that Iran has property rights in the South Pole and plans to raise its flag there to conduct both military and scientific operations. As Iran’s naval activity …