Al Arabiya English In Iran the nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, is known as “barjam.” Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei himself once said he only signed the JCPOA, or Barjam, after the Sultan of Oman convinced him. To save face and wash his hands of any … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Iran and the ‘JCPOA 2.0’ conundrum
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Trump Decertified The Iran Nuclear Deal. Now What?
After describing it as the “worst deal ever” and threatening to scrap the entire accord, U.S. President Donald Trump has decertified the Iran nuclear deal, describing it as against U.S. national security interests, and outlined significant measures targeting the regime in its entirety. Trump took a … [Read more...] about Trump Decertified The Iran Nuclear Deal. Now What?
Iran: A Testimony Of Change
On Tuesday the world witnessed US President Donald Trump defining his utmost contrasted difference from that of his predecessor. In his landmark first speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Trump sided with the Iranian people in affirming that the people of Iran are not only far separate … [Read more...] about Iran: A Testimony Of Change
Iran’s dreiging vanuit het luchtruim
English version below Dutch text Iraanse vliegmaatschappijen vervoeren illegaal terroristen en wapens naar oorlogsgebieden Het is een bekend feit dat Iran zijn strategische belangen nastreeft via een verzameling van proxies in het Midden-Oosten. Voor dit doel gebruikt Iran land-, zee- en … [Read more...] about Iran’s dreiging vanuit het luchtruim
Nothing to boast about in Iran’s “new” tank
Iran made a lot of noise recently in announcing a new main battle tank built inside the country. Named Karrar, the tank is more a replica of an old Russian design and even more previous Western tank characteristics incorporated into various parts of nothing but a fancy-styled vessel most probably … [Read more...] about Nothing to boast about in Iran’s “new” tank
Iran’s Missile Production Progam in Lebanon
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
Iran’s latest terrorist plots
Iran is continuing its blatant belligerence against the international community, especially the Middle East, despite President Donald Trump and his administration threatening to take major action. During the past month alone Iran has test launched a number of ballistic missiles enjoying the … [Read more...] about Iran’s latest terrorist plots
How Team Trump Can Counter Obama’s Iran Legacy
By Heshmat Alavi If the Iran nuclear deal — crafted and profoundly advocated by former US President Barack Obama — was meant to mature the mullahs, it failed miserably. With a new administration under President Donald Trump taking the helm in Washington, Iran is acting in ways never intended as a … [Read more...] about How Team Trump Can Counter Obama’s Iran Legacy
Iran: Women “Sold” Abroad
By Heshmat Alavi Reports of Iran’s executions across the country and involvement in horrific killings in Syria, parallel to billions in embezzlement and extortion, and senior officials stashing huge wealth, have every now and then covered the news headlines. However, an atrocious phenomenon has … [Read more...] about Iran: Women “Sold” Abroad
The main takeaway from Iran’s ‘grave sleepers’ phenomenon
By Shahriar Kia Iran, and the entire world for that matter, was shocked and appalled over images of homeless Iranians resorting to sleeping -- and even living -- in pre-dug graves to escape freezing winter cold conditions. As mainstream media correctly covered this previously unknown aspect of life … [Read more...] about The main takeaway from Iran’s ‘grave sleepers’ phenomenon