Al Arabiya Tensions in Iran’s society are running high due to increasing poverty, skyrocketing prices and unemployment, alongside escalating oppression. Public anger is on the rise due to drastic economic/social pressures and we are reaching the tipping point. This is far more alarming for those … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: What Iran fears even more than sanctions
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ANALYSIS: Iranian concerns heightened after US midterm elections
Al Arabiya With the dust settling after the US midterm elections, a look at the impact of this important development for the Iranian regime is called for. It has become a known fact that Tehran’s mullahs seek to wait out the presidency of Donald Trump in hopes of him not being re-elected come … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Iranian concerns heightened after US midterm elections
ANALYSIS: The meaning of new US sanctions for Iran
Al Arabiya Despite weeklong claims of US President Donald Trump caving in to pressure, Washington has unleashed the full measure of US sanctions against Iran’s regime. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo informed reporters Friday that, come 12 a.m. ET Monday, all sanctions will return to pre-2015 Iran … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: The meaning of new US sanctions for Iran
The importance of banning Iran’s regime from SWIFT
Al Arabiya Crippling US sanctions are set to kick in early next month against Iran’s regime, targeting its oil and banking sectors. While initially calling for “maximum pressures,” as we speak, the Trump administration is weighing to what extent these measures should push forward in denying Tehran … [Read more...] about The importance of banning Iran’s regime from SWIFT
A look at Iran’s history of assassinating dissidents
Al Arabiya The Jamal Khashoggi case has taken the world by storm, all in favor of the Iranian regime to take attention from its domestic and international crises, and place the spotlights elsewhere. What should not go overlooked is the fact that Iran has a long history of brutal methods to … [Read more...] about A look at Iran’s history of assassinating dissidents
ANALYSIS: Iran and the Financial Action Task Force impasse
Al Arabiya What is the FATF and why are we hearing such conflicting remarks from inside the Iranian regime in this regard? The Financial Action Task Force is a non-governmental organization established by the G7 back in 1979 to tackle money-laundering. In 2001, the initiative was expanded to also … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Iran and the Financial Action Task Force impasse
ANALYSIS: US sanctions and the end of ‘reform’ in Iran
Al Arabiya With a new wave of US sanctions just around the corner, the regime ruling Iran is in deep waters as domestic and international pressures escalate. To add insult to injury for the clerics in Tehran, public discontent is increasing and people from all of life across Iran are demanding … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: US sanctions and the end of ‘reform’ in Iran
Iran: Understanding the truck drivers’ nationwide strike
Al Arabiya From September 23 we have been witnessing a new round of strikes launched by truck drivers throughout Iran and the movement quickly gaining a nationwide spirit. This is the fourth episode of such protests by truck drivers and owners in the past four months alone. Understanding the … [Read more...] about Iran: Understanding the truck drivers’ nationwide strike
Warmongering Iran and its mounting regional and international isolation
Al Arabiya The international and regional isolation against Iran is once again becoming a concern for the regime. Global condemnations over a recent attack on Iraq-based Kurdish dissident groups and the executions of three Kurdish political prisoners resulted in a variety of rebukes concerning … [Read more...] about Warmongering Iran and its mounting regional and international isolation
ANALYSIS: How Iran’s regime views the internet
Al Arabiya For a short while Iran’s cyber security threats and its use of social media platforms such as Facebook, Google and Twitter came under the spotlight. This is good, but more is needed. Iran runs a cyber-army and what has been unearthed recently is just the tip of the iceberg. According to … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: How Iran’s regime views the internet