July 14th marks two years of a controversial nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), brokered between the international community, represented by the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council – China, France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States … [Read more...] about Has The Iran Nuclear Deal Changed Anything After Two Years?
Rex Tillerson
Iran regime change is in the making
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson stressed in a recent Congressional hearing that the U.S. should literally “work towards support of those elements inside Iran that would lead to a peaceful transition of that government,” signaling the overhaul needed in Washington’s Iran policy. From Tehran’s point … [Read more...] about Iran regime change is in the making
ANALYSIS: Iran’s Hassan Rouhani and his relations with the Arab world
As Iran’s incumbent President Hassan Rouhani reached a second term on May 19th, one major issue of concern must be how to bring an end to Tehran’s destructive meddling across the Middle East. If we take into consideration how The Telegraph said, “The re-election of President Hassan Rouhani changes … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Iran’s Hassan Rouhani and his relations with the Arab world
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
Iran lobby gets excited over nothing
The State Department officially notified Congress on Wednesday that Iran has met all its commitments under the Obama-negotiated nuclear agreement. The certification is required every 90 days and the previous administration dutifully rubberstamped it each time. What was unusual is that this approval … [Read more...] about Iran lobby gets excited over nothing
How Team Trump Can Counter Obama’s Iran Legacy
By Heshmat Alavi If the Iran nuclear deal — crafted and profoundly advocated by former US President Barack Obama — was meant to mature the mullahs, it failed miserably. With a new administration under President Donald Trump taking the helm in Washington, Iran is acting in ways never intended as a … [Read more...] about How Team Trump Can Counter Obama’s Iran Legacy