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
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Before Anyone Further Appeases Iran…
The pro-Iran deal camp is recently making much noise about how the Trump administration and critics of the pact, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), are making rightful complaints of the text failing to address Iran’s destructive belligerence in the Middle East. These … [Read more...] about Before Anyone Further Appeases Iran…
Forecast: Increasing Isolation for Iran
After enjoying eight “golden” years of President Barack Obama’s all-out appeasement approach, the mullahs in Iran are feeling the wrath of isolation, with senior international figures lashing out at the regime in Tehran and calling for action against it. British Parliament members from all leading … [Read more...] about Forecast: Increasing Isolation for Iran
Iran: The story of proxy militias
By Shahriar Kia Iran’s destructive role across the Middle East has become common knowledge and crystal clear for all. During the past two decades, especially, the presence of this regime’s proxy militias and affiliated Shiite groups has been considered an overt secret. Yet the question is how has … [Read more...] about Iran: The story of proxy militias
Trump Must Pressure Iran
Iran was involved in a long slate of aggressive measures up to the very doorsteps of President Donald Trump taking the helm in Washington. This concerning pattern of escalating extremism ironically increased following the Iran nuclear deal sealed between the P5+1 and Tehran, despite many in the West … [Read more...] about Trump Must Pressure Iran