On December 20, the world was shocked of U.S. President Donald Trump announcing the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria. One of the first reactions from the Iranian regime was delight. Yet this sudden burst of joy was very short-lived as it gave way to concern, along with fear. Why? Without any … [Read more...] about Iran’s reactions to Trump withdrawing from Syria
Behind the scenes of Trump’s Syria pullout: Confrontation with Iran?
A major question is riddling the minds of many experts and analysts, and even political officials. What is behind the scenes of orders placed by U.S. President Donald Trump for a complete U.S. forces pull-out of Syria? During the past eight years, the Syria crisis and the resulting political … [Read more...] about Behind the scenes of Trump’s Syria pullout: Confrontation with Iran?
From currency crisis to rising inflation: Closer look at Iran’s economic turmoil
Hossein Raqfar, an economy expert in Iran, has acknowledged the drastic financial situation facing the regime. Calculations are showing difficult periods ahead even despite what seems, at surface at least, a rebounding currency following the Iranian currency – the rial – plunging to 190,000 against … [Read more...] about From currency crisis to rising inflation: Closer look at Iran’s economic turmoil
How Iran signals future waves of crackdown, terror attacks
The recent car bombing incident in Chabahar, southeast Iran, sounds alarm bells for those familiar with the history of the Iranian regime. What is being described as a suicide car bombing outside a city police station, considering the conglomerate of Iran’s security entities, is quite suspicious to … [Read more...] about How Iran signals future waves of crackdown, terror attacks
ANALYSIS: Europe’s non-stop appeasing of Iran’s clerics
The distance Europe is going, aiming to preserve the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, can be described as shameless. While disturbing to admit, it is a stark reminder of how British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain fell to Hitler’s knees in the late 1930s, only to pave the path for World War II. One would … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Europe’s non-stop appeasing of Iran’s clerics
Why the EU-Iran initiative is destined to fail
The European initiative known as the “special purpose vehicle” aiming to facilitate financial transactions between the Green Continent and Iran’s regime – read bypass US sanctions – is very shaky and unstable. What at first seemed to be a bold rising to the challenge by the European Union has now … [Read more...] about Why the EU-Iran initiative is destined to fail
ANALYSIS: What Iran fears even more than sanctions
Al Arabiya Tensions in Iran’s society are running high due to increasing poverty, skyrocketing prices and unemployment, alongside escalating oppression. Public anger is on the rise due to drastic economic/social pressures and we are reaching the tipping point. This is far more alarming for those … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: What Iran fears even more than sanctions
ANALYSIS: Iranian concerns heightened after US midterm elections
Al Arabiya With the dust settling after the US midterm elections, a look at the impact of this important development for the Iranian regime is called for. It has become a known fact that Tehran’s mullahs seek to wait out the presidency of Donald Trump in hopes of him not being re-elected come … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Iranian concerns heightened after US midterm elections
ANALYSIS: The meaning of new US sanctions for Iran
Al Arabiya Despite weeklong claims of US President Donald Trump caving in to pressure, Washington has unleashed the full measure of US sanctions against Iran’s regime. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo informed reporters Friday that, come 12 a.m. ET Monday, all sanctions will return to pre-2015 Iran … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: The meaning of new US sanctions for Iran
The importance of banning Iran’s regime from SWIFT
Al Arabiya Crippling US sanctions are set to kick in early next month against Iran’s regime, targeting its oil and banking sectors. While initially calling for “maximum pressures,” as we speak, the Trump administration is weighing to what extent these measures should push forward in denying Tehran … [Read more...] about The importance of banning Iran’s regime from SWIFT