By Shahriar Kia Following a rocky first month in Trump-Iran relations, it’s significant that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has chosen to maintain a substantially low profile. Comprehending the threat of vast changes in Washington, Khamenei also knows he cannot show weakness to his dwindling … [Read more...] about Iran’s Supreme Leader Sees the Beginning of a New Era
Iran’s growing brain drain disaster
More and more Iranian college students, professors and experts are choosing to seek better opportunities abroad Harsh crackdown and human rights violations, difficult living conditions under enormous pressures, and colossal education costs in Iran under the mullahs’ regime is leaving no choice other … [Read more...] about Iran’s growing brain drain disaster
Iran’s Regime of Terror by the Numbers
In 38 years the country's Islamist regime has taken the people into poverty and illiteracy while the leadership has gotten richer and richer. The mullahs now ruling Iran were able to hijack the revolution that sacked the U.S.-backed Shah regime back in February 1979. However, the 38-year report … [Read more...] about Iran’s Regime of Terror by the Numbers
Ahwaz protests in Iran: A sign of things to come?
Tensions continue to rise between the new US administration and Iran with a series of actions and reactions. Most recently, Iran has launched a new round of military drills, embarking on more provocative actions, while US allies such as Saudi Arabia and Israel have joined in by issuing what is … [Read more...] about Ahwaz protests in Iran: A sign of things to come?
Containing Iran
The new White House with President Donald Trump at the help has rightfully placed Iran “on notice.” Washington also responded with a new round of sanctions after Tehran’s January 29th ballistic missile test, in defiance of a United Nations Security Council resolution in relation to the controversial … [Read more...] about Containing Iran
Iran: Heavy jamming signals killing people in Shiraz
Following widespread rallies staged in Shiraz (southern Iran) protesting Revolutionary Guards practice of broadcasting heavy jamming signals and its devastating impact on people’s health, the regime’s Communications Minister actually claimed such signals are of no harm! Shiraz locals, who have been … [Read more...] about Iran: Heavy jamming signals killing people in Shiraz
How to Punish Iran’s Belligerent Ballistic Missile Program
Considering the fact that the IRGC enjoys full control over Iran’s missile program, designating the IRGC as a foreign terrorist organization is currently the most effective measure. BY SHAHRIAR KIA The new sanctions imposed on Iran’s January 29 medium-range ballistic missile test triggered a … [Read more...] about How to Punish Iran’s Belligerent Ballistic Missile Program
Trump Taking Syria Safe-Zone Initiative That Iran Dreads
Since US President Donald Trump took the helm in Washington, the issue of a “safe zone” in Syria has come to the fore, reflecting the changes taking place in the international arena following the end of the Obama administration. Throughout the election campaign, Trump pledged to establish safe … [Read more...] about Trump Taking Syria Safe-Zone Initiative That Iran Dreads
Iran Irony: IRGC And State Firms Are Benefiting From JCPOA
Those who raised the Iran deal flag, mainly in the United States and Europe, claimed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) would boost trade and encourage foreign investment, enhancing Iran’s private sector and eventually downgrading the regime’s tight grip on the economy. This was back in … [Read more...] about Iran Irony: IRGC And State Firms Are Benefiting From JCPOA
More families in Iran resorting to ‘selling’ their children
The most innocent in Iran are targets of the most unthinkable atrocities In the past few months, state media and senior Iranian regime officials have issued reports and made startling remarks about the “child-trade” crisis in Iran under the mullahs’ regime. This phenomenon is growing at such a … [Read more...] about More families in Iran resorting to ‘selling’ their children