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
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ANALYSIS: How Iranian regime sinks deeper into isolation
Al Arabiya Following Iran’s announcement of missiles tests under the pretext of “launching satellites” into space, the regime in Tehran is facing a new wave of political isolation. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a statement in response: “The Iranian Regime’s Ministry of Defense has … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: How Iranian regime sinks deeper into isolation
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
Israel targets sites of Iran’s IRGC Quds Force, militia groups in Syria
https://twitter.com/HeshmatAlavi/status/1077656867931914241A variety of sites west of Damascus, Syria, associated to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) Quds Force and proxy groups, were targeted in an Israeli air and missile strike Tuesday night. More than 30 missiles were launched in this attack … [Read more...] about Israel targets sites of Iran’s IRGC Quds Force, militia groups in Syria
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
From currency crisis to rising inflation: Closer look at Iran’s economic turmoil
Hossein Raqfar, an economy expert in Iran, has acknowledged the drastic financial situation facing the regime. Calculations are showing difficult periods ahead even despite what seems, at surface at least, a rebounding currency following the Iranian currency – the rial – plunging to 190,000 against … [Read more...] about From currency crisis to rising inflation: Closer look at Iran’s economic turmoil
How Iran signals future waves of crackdown, terror attacks
The recent car bombing incident in Chabahar, southeast Iran, sounds alarm bells for those familiar with the history of the Iranian regime. What is being described as a suicide car bombing outside a city police station, considering the conglomerate of Iran’s security entities, is quite suspicious to … [Read more...] about How Iran signals future waves of crackdown, terror attacks
ANALYSIS: Europe’s non-stop appeasing of Iran’s clerics
The distance Europe is going, aiming to preserve the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, can be described as shameless. While disturbing to admit, it is a stark reminder of how British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain fell to Hitler’s knees in the late 1930s, only to pave the path for World War II. One would … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Europe’s non-stop appeasing of Iran’s clerics
Why the EU-Iran initiative is destined to fail
The European initiative known as the “special purpose vehicle” aiming to facilitate financial transactions between the Green Continent and Iran’s regime – read bypass US sanctions – is very shaky and unstable. What at first seemed to be a bold rising to the challenge by the European Union has now … [Read more...] about Why the EU-Iran initiative is destined to fail