The reaction seen from Iranian state media outlets to the visit paid by US President Donald Trump last week to Saudi Arabia have been unorthodox, to say the least. State-run IRIB TV, May 22: “The US president is hand in hand with the supporters of terrorism, human rights victimized in the dances of … [Read more...] about Trump’s Middle East Visit, New Alliances, and a Terrified Iran
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The Outlook Of Rouhani’s Second Term As Iran’s President
The incumbent Hassan Rouhani has been selected, not elected, to a second-term as the mullahs’ president in Iran. At 12:30 pm local time reports from inside Iran announced the near final results, claiming nearly 40 million casted their ballots, with around 23 million voting for Rouhani and 15.5 … [Read more...] about The Outlook Of Rouhani’s Second Term As Iran’s President
Iran Presidential Election Denounced Widely By Active Dissidents
May 19th is the date for Iran’s theocratic definition of a “presidential election,” setting the stage for a major showdown pitting the camp of hardliners rallying behind conservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi against the so-called “moderate/reformists” placing their support for the incumbent Hassan … [Read more...] about Iran Presidential Election Denounced Widely By Active Dissidents
In Lead-Up to Iranian Elections, the Nuclear Deal Becomes a Heated Topic of Debate
As we reach the final countdown to the Iran presidential election scheduled for May 19, the war of words between the candidates is flaring to unprecedented levels. One sensitive and heated subject has been the Iran nuclear deal and its results. It is clear why Iranian President Hassan Rouhani … [Read more...] about In Lead-Up to Iranian Elections, the Nuclear Deal Becomes a Heated Topic of Debate
Iran Presidential Elections Heating As People Denounce Entire Façade
As we wind down to the final stretch of Iran’s presidential “election” campaign, with polls scheduled for May 19th and a possible run-off for May 26th, tensions are rising as senior Iranian regime officials are taking gloves off and resorting to unprecedented remarks. “We are here to tell … [Read more...] about Iran Presidential Elections Heating As People Denounce Entire Façade
ANALYSIS: What is behind Iran’s new threats against its neighbors?
Senior Iranian officials have been heard making strong comments and threats against its neighbors in the region, specifically Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Although being alert is always advised vis-à-vis the Iranian regime, knowledge regarding the nature of the mullahs’ apparatus reassures us about … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: What is behind Iran’s new threats against its neighbors?
ANALYSIS: Adopting a different approach on Iran
Signaling a major buzz topic in Washington these days, with the international community waiting anxiously, the new US administration is on the verge of implementing a significant Iran policy overhaul. America nearly lost all of its influence in the Middle East as a result of a devastating … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Adopting a different approach on Iran
What Does the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Want Out of Iran’s Upcoming Elections?
Can the faction known as the “principalists” in Iran, loyal to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, engineer the upcoming presidential elections‘ outcome in a manner similar to 2005 and 2009? Back then, this group resorted to fraud and vote-rigging to have their desired candidate selected. Is the … [Read more...] about What Does the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Want Out of Iran’s Upcoming Elections?
Iran’s Presidential Election Will Render A Weaker Regime
The so-called presidential “election” that is scheduled for May 19th in Iran is in far contrast to what is witnessed in today’s democratic countries. Polls in Iran under the mullahs’ regime are neither free nor fair, and the upcoming presidential election will weaken the regime in its entirety to an … [Read more...] about Iran’s Presidential Election Will Render A Weaker Regime
Iran’s presidential election: Nothing new after 38 years
We were recently witness to the first debate of Iran's 2017 presidential election, which can be evaluated from a variety of perspectives. One simple conclusion is that all candidates failed to provide any hope for a better future. Remembering how the 2009 debates paved the way for nationwide … [Read more...] about Iran’s presidential election: Nothing new after 38 years