Following the U.S. State Department’s unprecedented step of designating Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) as a “Foreign Terrorist Organization” (FTO), there have reportedly been movements in the IRGC hierarchy, sources say. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has recently held a number of meetings … [Read more...] about Is Khamenei merging the IRGC into Iran’s regular army?
Senior Iranian officials arrested in Sri Lanka for heroin smuggling
An Iranian ship carrying heroin was seized on March 24 near the coastline of Sri Lanka, according to a number of news agencies citing Sri Lankan coast guard officials. Following the confiscation of the narcotics onboard, Sri Lankan security officials were able to retrieve leads indicating how the … [Read more...] about Senior Iranian officials arrested in Sri Lanka for heroin smuggling
Confronting Iran’s influence in Syria is vital
While Ali Khamenei, supreme leader of the regime ruling Iran, sought to garner attention and boast victory in Syria through the recent visit of Syrian regime dictator Bashar Assad to Tehran, developments in the Levant are actually by far against the clerical regime’s interests. U.S. President … [Read more...] about Confronting Iran’s influence in Syria is vital
How to analyze the Zarif resignation façade in Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif returned to his post around 30 hours after his Instagram resignation post. During this entire charade, speculations were heard across the board about the motivation and true nature of this latest episode of escalating turmoil for the mullahs’ regime in … [Read more...] about How to analyze the Zarif resignation façade in Iran
Feb 23, 2019: Some of today’s unreported developments in Venezuela
Here's the story: Three members of the local Pemon ingenious community were shot dead, and as many as 15 others wounded, as they were attempting to prevent the military of Nicolas Maduro, president of the regime ruling Venezuela, from closing the Venezuelan-Brazilian border at San Francisco de … [Read more...] about Feb 23, 2019: Some of today’s unreported developments in Venezuela
UPDATE: Syria’s major feud erupts between Iran-Russia camps
Following years of collaboration between Russia and Iran in propping the Syrian regime of Bashar Assad to remain in power, there have been signs recently of feuds between these two sides, according to the al-Quds al-Arabi daily. One of the latest of such indications are clashes reported between … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Syria’s major feud erupts between Iran-Russia camps
ANALYSIS: How Iranian regime sinks deeper into isolation
Al Arabiya Following Iran’s announcement of missiles tests under the pretext of “launching satellites” into space, the regime in Tehran is facing a new wave of political isolation. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a statement in response: “The Iranian Regime’s Ministry of Defense has … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: How Iranian regime sinks deeper into isolation
On the dawn of a new year, here’s a look at Iran’s protest outburst in 2018
Al Arabiya Year 2018 was like no other for the Iranian regime, beginning with massive protests and a nationwide uprising. While these protests have vanished from mainstream media headlines, they have certainly not ceased. This ongoing movement came to life with the most serious and biggest … [Read more...] about On the dawn of a new year, here’s a look at Iran’s protest outburst in 2018
Sanctions to protests: A lose-lose situation for the Iranian regime
Al Arabiya English As the world continues to assess US President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of Syria and significantly decrease America’s foothold in Afghanistan, Iran has troubles kicking in from all corners. With US sanctions beginning to bite significantly against the regime, the … [Read more...] about Sanctions to protests: A lose-lose situation for the Iranian regime
Israel targets sites of Iran’s IRGC Quds Force, militia groups in Syria
https://twitter.com/HeshmatAlavi/status/1077656867931914241A variety of sites west of Damascus, Syria, associated to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) Quds Force and proxy groups, were targeted in an Israeli air and missile strike Tuesday night. More than 30 missiles were launched in this attack … [Read more...] about Israel targets sites of Iran’s IRGC Quds Force, militia groups in Syria