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?
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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
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
ANALYSIS: How Iran’s regime enters its 40th year as an Islamic Republic
February 11 marked the beginning of the 40th year Iran's clerics are ruling over what they describe as an "Islamic Republic." The fact that this regime is facing a whirlwind of domestic and foreign crises goes beyond doubt. While Tehran's state media boasts massive support among the populace, … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: How Iran’s regime enters its 40th year as an Islamic Republic
Iran And Future Relations With Europe
Following the recent statement issued by U.S. President Donald Trump on the future of the Iran nuclear deal, technically dubbed as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and the four conditions he raised on America's continued cooperation with this already controversial pact, Tehran's … [Read more...] about Iran And Future Relations With Europe
ANALYSIS: Will new sanctions change the balance of power in Iran?
US President Donald Trump is calling for new sanctions on Iran in his Friday decision, while providing Tehran with sanctions relief “for the last time” under an accord he himself describes as the “worst deal ever.” The President is stepping into this verdict after consulting the all-important Iran … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Will new sanctions change the balance of power in Iran?
Iran Protests: What We Are Learning
The future of Iran’s protests is on the minds of many as the fate of this strategically important state remains in limbo. This subject gains even more importance considering U.S. President Donald Trump’s upcoming Friday decision on the controversial Iran nuclear deal. Iran’s state media claims the … [Read more...] about Iran Protests: What We Are Learning
ANALYSIS: Understanding Washington’s fast-evolving Iran policy
On the doorstep of US President Donald Trump’s first National Security Strategy speech, the administration launched an unprecedented campaign of pinpointing the crosshairs on the epicenter of all extremism causing havoc across the Middle East: Iran. This comes following a Wall Street Journal article … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Understanding Washington’s fast-evolving Iran policy
Will Iran’s Troubles In Yemen Propagate Elsewhere?
Recent developments in Yemen and the killing of former president Ali Abdullah Saleh has highlighted what Iran has sought long to cloak. Tehran’s campaign in Saudi Arabia’s backyard has stumbled upon major political and military setbacks, providing the opportunity for Washington to correct a policy … [Read more...] about Will Iran’s Troubles In Yemen Propagate Elsewhere?
Human Rights: Iran’s Ultimate Vulnerability
Developments in the Middle East have placed the spotlight once again on Iran and its hegemonic temptations. This goes parallel to calls from parties such as France and Germany, whom Iran previously counted on in the face of U.S. pressures, demanding Tehran reel in its ballistic missile program and … [Read more...] about Human Rights: Iran’s Ultimate Vulnerability