Al Arabiya The Iranian Diaspora held a massive rally on Saturday in Paris where a long slate of international political figures from both sides of the Atlantic, the Middle East and beyond joined a huge crowd to voice their support for regime change in Iran. The rally was spearheaded by the Iranian … [Read more...] about Opposition convention provides ‘the alternative’ solutions for Iran
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ANALYSIS: Why Iran can’t take a decision similar to North Korea
Al Arabiya The historic meeting between the leaders of the United States and North Korea, and the resulting Korean Peninsula denuclearizing deal, has the potential of resolving a decades-old international crisis. This very important development will most definitely have its impact on another … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Why Iran can’t take a decision similar to North Korea
Has Khamenei signaled dead-end for Iranian regime’s adventures?
The United States’ important policy shift against Iran’s growing ambitions, spelled out in a 12-article speech delivered by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, is leaving Tehran’s clerical rulers facing quite a difficult challenge. Iran experts believe these changes are based on two domestic and … [Read more...] about Has Khamenei signaled dead-end for Iranian regime’s adventures?
Understanding the US policy on Iran in light of Pompeo speech
Dedicating his first foreign policy speech to the grave subject of Iran, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo outlined the Trump administration’s new strategy vis-à-vis Iran on Monday, coming shortly after President Trump announced the US would withdraw from the Obama-era nuclear deal. Speaking at the … [Read more...] about Understanding the US policy on Iran in light of Pompeo speech
ANALYSIS: After Trump nuclear deal exit, different perspective on Iran sanctions
Al Arabiya Following the United States’ decision to exit the Iran nuclear deal, we are witnessing the beginning of a significant series of measures against Tehran. Cascading sanctions are in the making and continuing economic relations with Iran would be tantamount to shooting yourself in the … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: After Trump nuclear deal exit, different perspective on Iran sanctions
Iran exiles demand regime change as nuclear deadline looms
The international community is literally hanging in the balance over the upcoming May 12th Iran nuclear deal deadline. Advocates of the accord, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), continue to claim anything but the deal will lead to a new war in the Middle East. The … [Read more...] about Iran exiles demand regime change as nuclear deadline looms
ANALYSIS: What lies ahead after Trump’s refusal to budge on Iran
We have recently witnessed an increasing effort by America’s European partners, specifically France and Germany, aimed at convincing US President Donald Trump to not abandon ship on the Iran nuclear deal. Debate over the accord, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), there … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: What lies ahead after Trump’s refusal to budge on Iran
Storm brewing in Iran over nuclear deal, terror ties and domestic unrest
Recent developments are indicating a tough road ahead for Iran in what is promising to be a tumultuous summer. U.S. President Donald Trump sacked his top diplomat, Rex Tillerson, on March 13, citing specifically differences regarding the Iran nuclear deal. CIA Director Mike Pompeo, nominated to lead … [Read more...] about Storm brewing in Iran over nuclear deal, terror ties and domestic unrest
Why is Iran’s currency nosediving?
From late July of last year Iran’s currency, the rial, has lost 40 percent of its value against the United States dollar. This is considered a national catastrophe by many analysts. What is the reason and roots of this significant crisis? We are hearing a variety of answers these days, … [Read more...] about Why is Iran’s currency nosediving?
Iran reacting to John Bolton’s appointment as US National Security Advisor
Bolton’s selection is tantamount to increasing pressure on Iran Naghavi Hosseini, spokesman of the Iranian parliament’s Security & Foreign Policy Commission said: “The selection of John Bolton as the U.S. National Security Advisor is aimed at increasing pressures & aggressive policies … [Read more...] about Iran reacting to John Bolton’s appointment as US National Security Advisor