While Ali Khamenei, supreme leader of the regime ruling Iran, sought to garner attention and boast victory in Syria through the recent visit of Syrian regime dictator Bashar Assad to Tehran, developments in the Levant are actually by far against the clerical regime’s interests. U.S. President … [Read more...] about Confronting Iran’s influence in Syria is vital
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Israel targets sites of Iran’s IRGC Quds Force, militia groups in Syria
https://twitter.com/HeshmatAlavi/status/1077656867931914241A variety of sites west of Damascus, Syria, associated to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) Quds Force and proxy groups, were targeted in an Israeli air and missile strike Tuesday night. More than 30 missiles were launched in this attack … [Read more...] about Israel targets sites of Iran’s IRGC Quds Force, militia groups in Syria
ANALYSIS: How to tackle Obama’s ‘cover up’ of the Hezbollah drug scandal
Long ago I wrote explaining how Congress is taking the lead on Iran policy. Recently, major developments involving the United States, Iran and the entire Middle East have placed the powerful US legislative body before obligations in the face of arguably the world’s most dangerous regime. At a time … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: How to tackle Obama’s ‘cover up’ of the Hezbollah drug scandal
ANALYSIS: Does the Middle East’s stability hinge on Iran’s expulsion?
As developments across the Middle East continue to signal landmark breakthroughs in the near future, Iran is resorting to desperate measures to safeguard a fading role. As over 85 percent of Yemen is retaken by the Saudi-backed coalition, reports indicate a second ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Does the Middle East’s stability hinge on Iran’s expulsion?
How Iran’s People Suffer From Regime Belligerence
From the early days of its rule Iran’s regime has been increasing economic pressure on the people, especially the lower class and most deprived. A vivid result of such practice has been the astonishing phenomenon of many Iranians willing to sell their kidneys and other organs, and even mothers … [Read more...] about How Iran’s People Suffer From Regime Belligerence
Iran’s Earthquake Victims Suffer As Government Spends Billions On Terrorism
They say a news event has a three-day lifespan. The regime in Tehran is counting on such a theory to have the international community move on after the recent earthquake that shook western Iran. Each passing day further reveals the scope of this vast catastrophe. “More than 1,000 people have lost … [Read more...] about Iran’s Earthquake Victims Suffer As Government Spends Billions On Terrorism
ANALYSIS: Is Iran’s influence fading in Lebanon and Yemen?
Recent developments across the region are signaling increasing isolation for Tehran. Despite investing for decades, Lebanon and Yemen are literally slipping out of Iran’s hands. Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri sent shockwaves across the region by announcing his resignation. The recent missile … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Is Iran’s influence fading in Lebanon and Yemen?
ANALYSIS: How Iran fueled and used al-Qaeda
Iran’s relations with al-Qaeda is under the spotlight following the CIA’s release of nearly half a million documents obtained during a 2011 raid that killed the extremist group’s leader Osama Bin Laden. How Iran at least facilitated the efforts leading to the 9/11 attacks has been discussed … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: How Iran fueled and used al-Qaeda
The Scope And Impact Of Iran’s IRGC Blacklisting
Tehran received a major blow following the blacklisting of Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) as a terrorist organization by the U.S. Treasury Department after President Donald Trump’s October 13th landmark Iran policy speech. This has senior Iranian officials extremely concerned as the regime in its … [Read more...] about The Scope And Impact Of Iran’s IRGC Blacklisting
ANALYSIS: How the tide turned against Iran in Iraqi Kurdistan
Despite all the brouhaha made over Iran’s “lightning” advances in Iraqi Kurdistan, the entire scene change in less than 48 hours. Tehran desperately needed to respond to US President Donald Trump’s lambasting October 13th speech launching a major policy shift and designating the Iranian regime’s … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: How the tide turned against Iran in Iraqi Kurdistan