By Heshmat Alavi Following nearly six years of bloody warfare and an atrocious takeover of Aleppo by the Russia-Iran-Assad axis, the world has finally reached a relatively reliable settlement in this war-ravaged country. Unfortunately, Iran continues to pose a serious threat to this yet shaky and … [Read more...] about Iran Threatens the Syria Ceasefire Effort
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How Iran Got Stuck in the Syria Quagmire
By Heshmat Alavi Iran, known for its unbridled sectarian meddling in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Lebanon, is currently facing an unwanted quagmire and dead-end in the Levant. We cannot limit Iran’s role and its meddling across the Middle East to 2016 alone. There is an ongoing war in the region, … [Read more...] about How Iran Got Stuck in the Syria Quagmire
Crimes in Aleppo: Iran must be ousted from Syria
By Alejo Vidal Quadras | Dec. 29, 2016 The unspeakable scenes we witnessed in Aleppo -- the massacre of women, children, doctors and other innocents -- broadcast to us almost live by the civilians trapped in the siege will go down in history along with Darfur, Srebrenica or Rwanda as major … [Read more...] about Crimes in Aleppo: Iran must be ousted from Syria
Iran in Syria: Russia Took Over
It appears that Iran literally gained nothing from the Moscow conference, meaning that its participation was merely of a ceremonial nature. "The regime in Tehran is the source of crisis in the region and killings in Syria; it has played the greatest role in the expansion and continuation of ISIS. … [Read more...] about Iran in Syria: Russia Took Over
Why did Iran publish images of their general Qasem Soleimani in Aleppo?
Heshmat Alavi Special to Al Arabiya English Sunday, 25 December 2016 Text size A A A Seeing images of Qasem Soleimani, commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Quds Force, touring the ravaged city of Aleppo proves the utter failure of US President Barack Obama’s foreign policy vis-à-vis Iran. … [Read more...] about Why did Iran publish images of their general Qasem Soleimani in Aleppo?
How Obama’s Iranian nuclear deal enabled tragedy in Aleppo
By AMIR BASIRI • 12/20/16 In his year-end press conference, President Obama reflected on the tragedy that has befallen Aleppo, Syria, where Iranian-backed militias and Russian warplanes helped Syrian dictator Bashar Assad reclaim the city and conduct a crime against humanity rivaling Rwanda and … [Read more...] about How Obama’s Iranian nuclear deal enabled tragedy in Aleppo
Latest news from Aleppo, Syria
Lina Shami from Aleppo: Iran militias executed four Aleppo men Continuing her reports from Aleppo, activist Lina Shami recently said elements of Iran on the ground have executed four men from Aleppo. “Iran has violated all agreements. Its elements, including the Lebanese Hezbollah, directed a … [Read more...] about Latest news from Aleppo, Syria
WHAT CAN BE DONE TO SAVE THE SYRIAN REBELS?
The fall of Aleppo will go down in history as the shame of global policymakers. BY GIULIO MARIA TERZI ON 12/15/16 AT 5:39 PM With the city of Aleppo now almost completely overrun by forces loyal to Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, social media has made the carnage obvious. Western politicians … [Read more...] about WHAT CAN BE DONE TO SAVE THE SYRIAN REBELS?
This Christmas, the world simply closed its eyes on Aleppo
BY HESHMAT ALAVI, CONTRIBUTOR - 12/13/16 With reports of civilians being shot on the spot by pro-Assad forces provided by Iran, Russia, the Lebanese Hezbollah and a variety of others, the United Nations is describing the situation as a “complete meltdown of humanity.” Nice words, but is there any … [Read more...] about This Christmas, the world simply closed its eyes on Aleppo
Exclusive report from Aleppo, Syria & executions in Iran
Iran: Mass execution of 10 inmates in a prison west of Tehran The inhumane mullahs’ regime sent 10 prisoners to the gallows early Sunday morning in Gohardasht Prison in the city of Karaj, west of Tehran. State prison authorities had transferred these inmates to solitary confinement on Saturday in … [Read more...] about Exclusive report from Aleppo, Syria & executions in Iran