Three fundamental domestic and global elements are placing the regime ruling Iran on the edge of a cliff. However, a conference of Arab countries scheduled for May 30 in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, has resulted in Tehran scrambling senior figures across the Middle East calling for talks and accelerating … [Read more...] about Iran deeply concerned over upcoming Arab conferences
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Iran’s new line of defense
There is no doubt that tensions have been escalating between the United States and the regime ruling Iran. Tehran has a new line of defense – inside the United States – that has caught lesser attention and yet deserves a strong response. It has been one year since U.S. President Donald … [Read more...] about Iran’s new line of defense
Is Khamenei merging the IRGC into Iran’s regular army?
Following the U.S. State Department’s unprecedented step of designating Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) as a “Foreign Terrorist Organization” (FTO), there have reportedly been movements in the IRGC hierarchy, sources say. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has recently held a number of meetings … [Read more...] about Is Khamenei merging the IRGC into Iran’s regular army?
Confronting Iran’s influence in Syria is vital
While Ali Khamenei, supreme leader of the regime ruling Iran, sought to garner attention and boast victory in Syria through the recent visit of Syrian regime dictator Bashar Assad to Tehran, developments in the Levant are actually by far against the clerical regime’s interests. U.S. President … [Read more...] about Confronting Iran’s influence in Syria is vital
How to analyze the Zarif resignation façade in Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif returned to his post around 30 hours after his Instagram resignation post. During this entire charade, speculations were heard across the board about the motivation and true nature of this latest episode of escalating turmoil for the mullahs’ regime in … [Read more...] about How to analyze the Zarif resignation façade in Iran
Feb 23, 2019: Some of today’s unreported developments in Venezuela
Here's the story: Three members of the local Pemon ingenious community were shot dead, and as many as 15 others wounded, as they were attempting to prevent the military of Nicolas Maduro, president of the regime ruling Venezuela, from closing the Venezuelan-Brazilian border at San Francisco de … [Read more...] about Feb 23, 2019: Some of today’s unreported developments in Venezuela
UPDATE: Syria’s major feud erupts between Iran-Russia camps
Following years of collaboration between Russia and Iran in propping the Syrian regime of Bashar Assad to remain in power, there have been signs recently of feuds between these two sides, according to the al-Quds al-Arabi daily. One of the latest of such indications are clashes reported between … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Syria’s major feud erupts between Iran-Russia camps
On the dawn of a new year, here’s a look at Iran’s protest outburst in 2018
Al Arabiya Year 2018 was like no other for the Iranian regime, beginning with massive protests and a nationwide uprising. While these protests have vanished from mainstream media headlines, they have certainly not ceased. This ongoing movement came to life with the most serious and biggest … [Read more...] about On the dawn of a new year, here’s a look at Iran’s protest outburst in 2018
Sanctions to protests: A lose-lose situation for the Iranian regime
Al Arabiya English As the world continues to assess US President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of Syria and significantly decrease America’s foothold in Afghanistan, Iran has troubles kicking in from all corners. With US sanctions beginning to bite significantly against the regime, the … [Read more...] about Sanctions to protests: A lose-lose situation for the Iranian regime
Iran’s reactions to Trump withdrawing from Syria
On December 20, the world was shocked of U.S. President Donald Trump announcing the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria. One of the first reactions from the Iranian regime was delight. Yet this sudden burst of joy was very short-lived as it gave way to concern, along with fear. Why? Without any … [Read more...] about Iran’s reactions to Trump withdrawing from Syria