Looking for means to continue spreading havoc across the Middle East and maintain a grip on its dwindling influence across the region, new alarming reports indicate Iran is now digging dangerously deep to establish a long-term strategic foothold in Lebanon. A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards … [Read more...] about Iran’s Missile Production Progam in Lebanon
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ANALYSIS: Iran’s lethal role expanding in Syria as war enters seventh year
On March 15th the international community will unfortunately be marking a milestone of disastrous nature. The conflict in Syria began as peaceful demonstrations by a nation seeking freedom from the reign of a dictatorship and to establish true democracy. The regime in Iran, however, viewed such a … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Iran’s lethal role expanding in Syria as war enters seventh year
Iran in Crisis
The recent dust storms that wreaked havoc in southwest Iran signaled only one of the many crises the mullahs are facing less than three months before critical elections. Tehran has been hit with severe blows during the Munich Security Conference, contrasting interests with Russia, the recent … [Read more...] about Iran in Crisis
Why Iran’s Revolutionary Guards deserve to be blacklisted
The discussion in the White House to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) as a foreign terrorist organization remains very much alive. The US Congress has also witnessed many different plans weighed in this regard. Iran and its lobbies, on the other hand, terrified of the consequences, have … [Read more...] about Why Iran’s Revolutionary Guards deserve to be blacklisted
Iran’s Supreme Leader Sees the Beginning of a New Era
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
Americans must be wary of Iranian influence over US media
By Col. West Martin Many seemingly important news reports that gained attention in 2016 turned out to be marred with falsified information. A major threat to the dissemination of true information to U.S. citizens lies in the existence of suspicious figures sent by foreign countries for the … [Read more...] about Americans must be wary of Iranian influence over US media
Iran apologists have a misleading narrative on Trump’s policies
By Amir Basiri The Trump administration's decision to put Iran "on notice" for its provocative ballistic missile test and to subsequently slap new sanctions on individuals and entities affiliated with its missile program was a positive break from the previous administration's policy of ignoring … [Read more...] about Iran apologists have a misleading narrative on Trump’s policies
ANALYSIS: Iran feeling US policy shift after Obama
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, known to lead a regime based on a mantra of “Death to America,” has been cautiously silent ever since US President Donald Trump took the helm in the White House. With a recent medium-range ballistic missile test launch backfiring severely, both politically and … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Iran feeling US policy shift after Obama
Trump Must Pressure Iran
Iran was involved in a long slate of aggressive measures up to the very doorsteps of President Donald Trump taking the helm in Washington. This concerning pattern of escalating extremism ironically increased following the Iran nuclear deal sealed between the P5+1 and Tehran, despite many in the West … [Read more...] about Trump Must Pressure Iran
UN Security Council must take tough stand on Iran’s ballistic missile test
By Amir Basiri The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday to discuss Iran's Sunday ballistic missile test, its second after the signing of the July 2015 nuclear accord with world powers, and its first since the inauguration of President Trump. While world powers … [Read more...] about UN Security Council must take tough stand on Iran’s ballistic missile test