How should we evaluate Iran’s medium-range missile strikes, boasted by the mullahs as an official response to the June 7th twin attacks allegedly staged by ISIS in Tehran? As a sign of strength showing Iran’s ability to take on ISIS while also sending a message to all adversaries, most importantly … [Read more...] about Iran’s missile launches: A sign of strength or weakness?
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ANALYSIS: Iran’s future after new US sanctions
The regime in Tehran continues to be in a state of shock after the passage of unprecedented United States Senate sanctions on Thursday targeting Iran’s ballistic missile program, support for terrorism in the Middle East and flagrant human rights violations. Many of the new measures imposed on Iran … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Iran’s future after new US sanctions
Will Iran’s Rouhani Use Syria to Bargain?
After establishing the Iran nuclear deal as his first-term legacy, the question now is what new initiative will Iranian President Hassan Rouhani embark on during his second term? Should the international community have any expectations of Rouhani? And if Rouhani has the will to bring about any … [Read more...] about Will Iran’s Rouhani Use Syria to Bargain?
Sanctions on Iran signal a new horizon
The United States Senate recently voted overwhelmingly 92-7 in favor of moving forward on evaluating further sanctions against Iran and especially targeting the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC). Following eight years of Obama’s appeasement, this is a significant turn of events resulting in major concerns … [Read more...] about Sanctions on Iran signal a new horizon
How Iran’s Mullahs Welcome The ISIS Attack
A total of six assailants armed with AK47 rifles and explosive vests launched two simultaneous attacks in Tehran targeting two heavily secured sites in the Iranian capital Wednesday morning. The unexpected twin assault left 17 killed and dozens more wounded in Iran’s parliament and the mausoleum of … [Read more...] about How Iran’s Mullahs Welcome The ISIS Attack
Will Iran’s Hassan Rouhani negotiate on Syria?
After establishing the Iran nuclear deal as his first-term legacy, the question now is what new initiative will Iranian President Hassan Rouhani embark on his second term? Should there be any expectation from the international community in Rouhani’s second term as this regime’s president? And if … [Read more...] about Will Iran’s Hassan Rouhani negotiate on Syria?
ANALYSIS: Prelude to a showdown between the US and Iran?
With the United States boosting “combat power” in southern Syria and bolstering measures with the Kurds in the north in preparation for a major assault on the self-proclaimed ISIS capital of Raqqa, word is in the air about a confrontation in the making between the US and Iran in the Middle East, … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Prelude to a showdown between the US and Iran?
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: 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