Iran was involved in a long slate of aggressive measures up to the very doorsteps of President Donald Trump taking the helm in Washington. This concerning pattern of escalating extremism ironically increased following the Iran nuclear deal sealed between the P5+1 and Tehran, despite many in the West … [Read more...] about Trump Must Pressure Iran
Ballistic missiles
UN Security Council must take tough stand on Iran’s ballistic missile test
By Amir Basiri The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday to discuss Iran's Sunday ballistic missile test, its second after the signing of the July 2015 nuclear accord with world powers, and its first since the inauguration of President Trump. While world powers … [Read more...] about UN Security Council must take tough stand on Iran’s ballistic missile test
Donald Trump’s Possible Iran-To-Do List
One year into the highly boasted Iran nuclear deal, the work of the Obama administration dubbed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the world witnessed how Iran returned the favor. Tehran continued to cause havoc across Syria with a conglomerate of Shiite militias rampaging and … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s Possible Iran-To-Do List
What to learn from Iran’s unconventional naval tactics
Tehran took advantage of Obama’s appeasement to increase its Middle East influence. An alternative is available, and it’s not war. Once again Iran resorted to its desperate and unprofessional tactic of dispatching fast-attack boats in the Persian Gulf to harass U.S. Navy ships, this time leading … [Read more...] about What to learn from Iran’s unconventional naval tactics
Iran: What to do?
By Heshmat Alavi When it comes to Iran, the transition from the Obama administration to the Trump administration is a hopeful one. There is high hope the incoming administration will challenge Iran’s domestic policies, expansionism and support of terrorism, and its controversial nuclear … [Read more...] about Iran: What to do?
Iran in 2016: Exploiting Obama’s appeasement policy
By Shahriar Kia As we wind down the highly turbulent year of 2016, a look back at Iran’s record in these 12 months is quite necessary. And rest assured there is nothing to brag about. The approach Iran adopted domestically and abroad, especially following the nuclear deal, provides the necessary … [Read more...] about Iran in 2016: Exploiting Obama’s appeasement policy
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