Roger Alan Blackwell
@rogera.bsky.social
Born 1951, Norwich. UK. Studied science age 14-20. Marxist at 19. Politics, history, philosophy, political economy. Photography 1978, Video 2015. Support the WRP & YS Socialist. Variety of interests.
'Araghchi emphasised that Iran’s ability to act with authority in diplomacy and pursue national interests is reinforced by the reassurance that the armed forces prevent any foreign encroachment on the nation’s land, air, and sea.'
February 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
'Araghchi emphasised that Iran’s ability to act with authority in diplomacy and pursue national interests is reinforced by the reassurance that the armed forces prevent any foreign encroachment on the nation’s land, air, and sea.'
'The Iranian minister of foreign affairs, Abbas Araghchi, for his part, said that Iran engages in diplomatic arenas with the confidence provided by the strength of its armed forces.'
February 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
'The Iranian minister of foreign affairs, Abbas Araghchi, for his part, said that Iran engages in diplomatic arenas with the confidence provided by the strength of its armed forces.'
'His remarks came amid a significant US military buildup in the region, with Washington threatening Iran with military action even amid renewed nuclear talks hosted by Oman.'
February 12, 2026 at 3:14 PM
'His remarks came amid a significant US military buildup in the region, with Washington threatening Iran with military action even amid renewed nuclear talks hosted by Oman.'
‘We, as the army of the Islamic Republic of Iran, are fully prepared, and we know that the enemy only understands the language of power,’ he said, adding that the Armed Forces are now at a higher level of defensive readiness.'
February 12, 2026 at 3:13 PM
‘We, as the army of the Islamic Republic of Iran, are fully prepared, and we know that the enemy only understands the language of power,’ he said, adding that the Armed Forces are now at a higher level of defensive readiness.'
'According to Hatami, defence and diplomacy are ‘not only interdependent, but are essentially one and the same thing operating effectively against a defiant enemy that seeks to undermine the interests of the Iranian nation’.
February 12, 2026 at 3:13 PM
'According to Hatami, defence and diplomacy are ‘not only interdependent, but are essentially one and the same thing operating effectively against a defiant enemy that seeks to undermine the interests of the Iranian nation’.
'On the anniversary, Army Chief Commander Major General Amir Hatami warned that Iran is fully prepared to confront any hostile action, stressing that if the enemies make a mistake, they will ‘face a response unlike anything they have ever seen or experienced’.
February 12, 2026 at 3:12 PM
'On the anniversary, Army Chief Commander Major General Amir Hatami warned that Iran is fully prepared to confront any hostile action, stressing that if the enemies make a mistake, they will ‘face a response unlike anything they have ever seen or experienced’.
‘The message of this presence to the enemies and global public opinion will be that the Iranian nation stands together to protect their country and their national interests.’
February 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM
‘The message of this presence to the enemies and global public opinion will be that the Iranian nation stands together to protect their country and their national interests.’
‘The challenges we face are the result of pressures and policies imposed by governments that claim to support democracy and human rights, yet pursue a path of increasing pressure on the Iranian people.’
February 12, 2026 at 3:10 PM
‘The challenges we face are the result of pressures and policies imposed by governments that claim to support democracy and human rights, yet pursue a path of increasing pressure on the Iranian people.’
‘Our adversaries are striving to weaken our national unity, consensus, and solidarity,’ Pezeshkian said.'
February 12, 2026 at 3:10 PM
‘Our adversaries are striving to weaken our national unity, consensus, and solidarity,’ Pezeshkian said.'
'President Pezeshkian said a large turnout for the 22nd of Bahman (February 11) marches would serve as a firm response to enemies who are actively seeking to undermine Iran’s internal cohesion and add to the people’s hardships.'
February 12, 2026 at 3:09 PM
'President Pezeshkian said a large turnout for the 22nd of Bahman (February 11) marches would serve as a firm response to enemies who are actively seeking to undermine Iran’s internal cohesion and add to the people’s hardships.'
'Speaking on Tuesday during an inauguration ceremony for hundreds of projects under the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, the president said the current geopolitical climate is ‘sensitive and decisive’ for the future of the Islamic Republic.'
February 12, 2026 at 3:08 PM
'Speaking on Tuesday during an inauguration ceremony for hundreds of projects under the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, the president said the current geopolitical climate is ‘sensitive and decisive’ for the future of the Islamic Republic.'
'President Masoud Pezeshkian called on the Iranian nation to participate extensively in the demonstrations marking yesterday’s anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, describing the event as a vital display of national unity against external pressures.'
February 12, 2026 at 3:08 PM
'President Masoud Pezeshkian called on the Iranian nation to participate extensively in the demonstrations marking yesterday’s anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, describing the event as a vital display of national unity against external pressures.'
'Thousands converge on Azadi Square in Tehran, marking the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution'
February 12, 2026 at 3:07 PM
'Thousands converge on Azadi Square in Tehran, marking the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution'
Millions on streets celebrating Iranian Revolution 47th anniversary
12th February 2026
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Millions on streets celebrating Iranian Revolution 47th anniversary - Workers Revolutionary Party
President Masoud Pezeshkian called on the Iranian nation to participate extensively in the demonstrations marking yesterday’s anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, describing the event as a vita...
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February 12, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Millions on streets celebrating Iranian Revolution 47th anniversary
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Footnote: The population of Oxfordshire INCREASED by 11 percent from 2011 to 2021 (censuses); so beware of cuts to public services all over the UK! - RAB
February 12, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Footnote: The population of Oxfordshire INCREASED by 11 percent from 2011 to 2021 (censuses); so beware of cuts to public services all over the UK! - RAB
‘We are watching, we are organised and we will respond nationally if necessary,’ he added.'
February 12, 2026 at 10:54 AM
‘We are watching, we are organised and we will respond nationally if necessary,’ he added.'
'He said cuts to services across the country ‘kill prevention, kill resilience, kill morale and ultimately, put lives at risk’.
This is just the start – we will come back again and again, in the months and years ahead, until our fire and rescue service gets the funding it needs.’
This is just the start – we will come back again and again, in the months and years ahead, until our fire and rescue service gets the funding it needs.’
February 12, 2026 at 10:53 AM
'He said cuts to services across the country ‘kill prevention, kill resilience, kill morale and ultimately, put lives at risk’.
This is just the start – we will come back again and again, in the months and years ahead, until our fire and rescue service gets the funding it needs.’
This is just the start – we will come back again and again, in the months and years ahead, until our fire and rescue service gets the funding it needs.’
‘Enough is enough, this situation is not acceptable, it is not sustainable and we make no apology – none – for fighting back.
If you come for one fire and rescue service, you take on the whole Fire Brigades Union.’
If you come for one fire and rescue service, you take on the whole Fire Brigades Union.’
February 12, 2026 at 10:53 AM
‘Enough is enough, this situation is not acceptable, it is not sustainable and we make no apology – none – for fighting back.
If you come for one fire and rescue service, you take on the whole Fire Brigades Union.’
If you come for one fire and rescue service, you take on the whole Fire Brigades Union.’
'Hitting back against the plans, Wright told the gathered firefighters: ‘I’m proud to have served in Oxfordshire for 20 years of my career – and worked at the station set for closure round the corner.'
February 12, 2026 at 10:52 AM
'Hitting back against the plans, Wright told the gathered firefighters: ‘I’m proud to have served in Oxfordshire for 20 years of my career – and worked at the station set for closure round the corner.'
'No closures have been confirmed as part of the proposals, but the service had said on-call stations at Woodstock, Eynsham and Henley were being considered for closure due to ‘persistent low fire engine availability’.'
February 12, 2026 at 10:51 AM
'No closures have been confirmed as part of the proposals, but the service had said on-call stations at Woodstock, Eynsham and Henley were being considered for closure due to ‘persistent low fire engine availability’.'
'Among the proposals for Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue are plans to create five day-shift fire engines in Wallingford, Faringdon, Witney, Bicester and Chipping Norton.
Plans also include the removal of the on-call fire engine from Oxford’s Rewley Road due to low staffing levels.'
Plans also include the removal of the on-call fire engine from Oxford’s Rewley Road due to low staffing levels.'
February 12, 2026 at 10:50 AM
'Among the proposals for Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue are plans to create five day-shift fire engines in Wallingford, Faringdon, Witney, Bicester and Chipping Norton.
Plans also include the removal of the on-call fire engine from Oxford’s Rewley Road due to low staffing levels.'
Plans also include the removal of the on-call fire engine from Oxford’s Rewley Road due to low staffing levels.'
'Following Wright’s speech, those attending yesterday’s meeting marched to Rewley Road – one of the stations at the centre of the proposed changes.
The crowd then moved to Oxfordshire County Council’s headquarters nearby.'
The crowd then moved to Oxfordshire County Council’s headquarters nearby.'
February 12, 2026 at 10:48 AM
'Following Wright’s speech, those attending yesterday’s meeting marched to Rewley Road – one of the stations at the centre of the proposed changes.
The crowd then moved to Oxfordshire County Council’s headquarters nearby.'
The crowd then moved to Oxfordshire County Council’s headquarters nearby.'
‘They would weaken public safety here – and set a dangerous precedent everywhere else,’ he said.
‘That is why we are here today – we are here to tell Oxfordshire County Council to think again.’
‘That is why we are here today – we are here to tell Oxfordshire County Council to think again.’
February 12, 2026 at 10:47 AM
‘They would weaken public safety here – and set a dangerous precedent everywhere else,’ he said.
‘That is why we are here today – we are here to tell Oxfordshire County Council to think again.’
‘That is why we are here today – we are here to tell Oxfordshire County Council to think again.’
'Addressing the gathering of FBU members from Oxfordshire, as well as those from across the UK, Wright said ‘an injury to one is an injury to all in the fire and rescue service’ and cuts in Oxfordshire ‘would not stop at the county boundary’.
February 12, 2026 at 10:47 AM
'Addressing the gathering of FBU members from Oxfordshire, as well as those from across the UK, Wright said ‘an injury to one is an injury to all in the fire and rescue service’ and cuts in Oxfordshire ‘would not stop at the county boundary’.
'Oxfordshire County Council previously claimed its proposed cuts to the county’s fire and rescue service would improve safety and efficiency.'
February 12, 2026 at 10:45 AM
'Oxfordshire County Council previously claimed its proposed cuts to the county’s fire and rescue service would improve safety and efficiency.'