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?
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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’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
Syria: Iran IRGC present in Assad’s Shayrat airfield
Following the U.S. missile attack in Syria targeting the assets of Levant dictator Bashar Assad, Arab and Syrian opposition media outlets have published details depicting the presence of Iran’s elements in Assad’s bases, including the Shayrat airfield. Basel Ezzatedin, Director of the Qasioun News … [Read more...] about Syria: Iran IRGC present in Assad’s Shayrat airfield
Is Iran expanding its spying and lobbying efforts?
By AMIR BASIRI The Iranian intelligence minister's recent remarks, pertaining to Tehran overseeing a spy/lobby network in important capitals across the world, is cause for concern. Mahmoud Alavi, Iran's spy chief, bragged about the regime's capability to run a lobby group in Washington with the … [Read more...] about Is Iran expanding its spying and lobbying efforts?
Iran’s Supreme Leader Sees the Beginning of a New Era
By Shahriar Kia Following a rocky first month in Trump-Iran relations, it’s significant that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has chosen to maintain a substantially low profile. Comprehending the threat of vast changes in Washington, Khamenei also knows he cannot show weakness to his dwindling … [Read more...] about Iran’s Supreme Leader Sees the Beginning of a New Era
Americans must be wary of Iranian influence over US media
By Col. West Martin Many seemingly important news reports that gained attention in 2016 turned out to be marred with falsified information. A major threat to the dissemination of true information to U.S. citizens lies in the existence of suspicious figures sent by foreign countries for the … [Read more...] about Americans must be wary of Iranian influence over US media
Iran apologists have a misleading narrative on Trump’s policies
By Amir Basiri The Trump administration's decision to put Iran "on notice" for its provocative ballistic missile test and to subsequently slap new sanctions on individuals and entities affiliated with its missile program was a positive break from the previous administration's policy of ignoring … [Read more...] about Iran apologists have a misleading narrative on Trump’s policies
ANALYSIS: Iran feeling US policy shift after Obama
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, known to lead a regime based on a mantra of “Death to America,” has been cautiously silent ever since US President Donald Trump took the helm in the White House. With a recent medium-range ballistic missile test launch backfiring severely, both politically and … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Iran feeling US policy shift after Obama
Iran’s Doctor Drain
The economic reality of Iranian physicians is so bad they are now forced to live in poverty or leave the country for opportunities abroad. Economic insecurity for physicians in Iran is an increasing problem in the Islamic Republic. After years of college and medical school, one would think that a … [Read more...] about Iran’s Doctor Drain