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?
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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: The need to tackle Iran’s reactionary ideology in Africa
With a special focus on Syria and Iran’s role in this important country’s developments, it is worth noting Tehran also seeks to expand its influence in Africa. Iran is spending billions in this continent, providing free social services through a vast network of hospitals and orphanages, running more … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: The need to tackle Iran’s reactionary ideology in Africa
How Will Iran Respond To The Syria Attacks?
Forbes We can consider the April 14th airstrikes against the Syrian regime’s chemical infrastructure as a point of no return in regards to this country’s future developments. For many years Bashar Assad and Iran were able to take the utmost advantage of the Obama administration’s policy of … [Read more...] about How Will Iran Respond To The Syria Attacks?
ANALYSIS: Are Syria strikes a wake-up call for Iran?
Al Arabiya Despite many speculations, the anticipated US-led airstrike inflicted severe blows to Syria’s Bashar Assad regime. While many chemical facilities became targets to provide some cover for civilians from horrendous attacks in the future, the main message was sent to Iran. A rain of … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Are Syria strikes a wake-up call for 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 Did Yemen’s Iran-Backed Houthis Fire Missiles Into Saudi Arabia?
Forbes Common sense would suggest Iran toning down its language and measures as domestic and international pressures increase. One cannot claim Tehran’s rulers lack common sense, as many accused Libya’s Muammar Qaddafi. The Iranian regime has been in power for four decades and their mentality hinges … [Read more...] about Why Did Yemen’s Iran-Backed Houthis Fire Missiles Into Saudi Arabia?
ANALYSIS: Spotlight on Iran’s media apparatus
Media discussions continue over the nuclear deal with Iran and the need to curb Tehran’s ballistic missile program. There’s also discussion relating to the degree with which the regime, through its militias and proxies, meddles in the affairs of other countries in the region, such as Iraq, Syria, … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Spotlight on Iran’s media apparatus
نتيجه سفر وزير خارجه فرانسه به ايران چيست؟
سفر روز دوشنبه وزير خارجه فرانسه ژان ايو لودريان واكنشهاي مختلفي را، بطور خاص از داخل ايران، برانگيخته است. روزنامه کیهان، كه به عنوان ارگان علي خامنه اي، ولي فقيه ايران شناخته ميشود، با تیتر «وزیر خارجه فرانسه در راه تهران با کلاه برجام ۲» مدعی تلاش فرانسه برای اعمال جامهای زهر بعدی است. سایت … [Read more...] about نتيجه سفر وزير خارجه فرانسه به ايران چيست؟
What Comes After French FM’s Iran Visit
Monday’s Tehran visit by French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian is startling a wide variety of responses, especially from inside Iran. Kayhan daily, known as the mouthpiece of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, ran a piece titled “French Foreign Minister heading to Tehran with a JCPOA-2 hat,” … [Read more...] about What Comes After French FM’s Iran Visit