Tensions and clashes are escalating between proxy forces associated to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) and “National Guard” units affiliated to the Assad regime. These incidents are being reported in the town of Al Bukamal in eastern Syria near the Iraqi border. Proxy forces linked to the IRGC … [Read more...] about Armed clashes between Iran’s IRGC proxies & Assad’s “National Guard”
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Complementary reports of Baghdad rocket attack near U.S. Embassy
A U.S. State Department official told Sky News on Monday that an improvised missile had struck the Green Zone near the U.S. embassy in Baghdad without causing any casualties. The official said none of the U.S. installations had been damaged. "We are in constant contact with Iraqi officials … [Read more...] about Complementary reports of Baghdad rocket attack near U.S. Embassy
Behind the scenes of Trump’s Syria pullout: Confrontation with Iran?
A major question is riddling the minds of many experts and analysts, and even political officials. What is behind the scenes of orders placed by U.S. President Donald Trump for a complete U.S. forces pull-out of Syria? During the past eight years, the Syria crisis and the resulting political … [Read more...] about Behind the scenes of Trump’s Syria pullout: Confrontation with Iran?
Iran’s woes prior to the United Nations General Assembly
Lesser attention has been provided to a speech delivered by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday marking the beginning of the Iran-Iraq War back in 1980. His remarks interestingly shed light into the Iranian regime’s current isolation, coming prior to a week that will place the spotlight on … [Read more...] about Iran’s woes prior to the United Nations General Assembly
ANALYSIS: A crippling blow to Tehran’s regime, not only through US sanctions
Al Arabiya Less than four weeks after the U.S. administration imposed the first round of sanctions on Iran, we are already witnessing a flood of international companies suspending their business plans with Tehran. The Trump administration now needs a strong public relations campaign to explain to … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: A crippling blow to Tehran’s regime, not only through US sanctions
ANALYSIS: A look at Iran’s growing regional and global isolation
Al Arabiya Coinciding with a dangerously explosive atmosphere inside Iran, the currency nosediving to less than half value in a mere five months and the relentless waves of protests spreading throughout the country, the noose of regional and international isolation is suffocating the clerical … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: A look at Iran’s growing regional and global isolation
ANALYSIS: New US sanctions bring new challenges for Iranian regime
Al Arabiya The Iranian regime is facing a major challenge as the first round of new US sanctions come into effect on Monday. Considering the fact that the regime and the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) control much of what is left of the county’s crumbling economy, major losses await Tehran as this … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: New US sanctions bring new challenges for Iranian regime
Is Iran’s regime behind its plunging currency?
Rial will continue to lose value at least until April 6 Reports indicate a specific number of currency exchange dealers associated to Iran’s Central Bank and dealers linked directly to the regime are specifying the pricing policy of the currency and gold markets across the country, sources … [Read more...] about Is Iran’s regime behind its plunging currency?
The story behind Iran’s recent “resignations”
The following report is from sources inside Iran and has yet to be confirmed. Recently, Iranian media reported the resignation of Central Bank Director General Mahmoud Ahmadi, a close friend of recently sacked Central Bank chief Valiollah Seif. Ahmadi had to this day resigned six times, only to be … [Read more...] about The story behind Iran’s recent “resignations”
Iran To Suffer Most In Syria
Forbes The world is weighing a possible United States-led air/missile strike against the interests of Syria’s Bashar Assad and his main ally, Iran. These developments are certain to inflict a heavy toll on the Iranian regime’s interests in the region and back home, leaving it the main party to … [Read more...] about Iran To Suffer Most In Syria