Forbes The world is weighing a possible United States-led air/missile strike against the interests of Syria’s Bashar Assad and his main ally, Iran. These developments are certain to inflict a heavy toll on the Iranian regime’s interests in the region and back home, leaving it the main party to … [Read more...] about Iran To Suffer Most In Syria
ANALYSIS: Iran and the ‘JCPOA 2.0’ conundrum
Al Arabiya English In Iran the nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, is known as “barjam.” Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei himself once said he only signed the JCPOA, or Barjam, after the Sultan of Oman convinced him. To save face and wash his hands of any … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Iran and the ‘JCPOA 2.0’ conundrum
Will Iran Gain Or Lose By Blocking Telegram?
Forbes Reports of Iran’s regime intending to block the popular messaging app, Telegram, is the source of a variety of reactions. If Iran’s rulers had it their way this platform would be blocked as we speak after similar measures temporarily grounded the network following the January … [Read more...] about Will Iran Gain Or Lose By Blocking Telegram?
Storm brewing in Iran over nuclear deal, terror ties and domestic unrest
Recent developments are indicating a tough road ahead for Iran in what is promising to be a tumultuous summer. U.S. President Donald Trump sacked his top diplomat, Rex Tillerson, on March 13, citing specifically differences regarding the Iran nuclear deal. CIA Director Mike Pompeo, nominated to lead … [Read more...] about Storm brewing in Iran over nuclear deal, terror ties and domestic unrest
Why Did Yemen’s Iran-Backed Houthis Fire Missiles Into Saudi Arabia?
Forbes Common sense would suggest Iran toning down its language and measures as domestic and international pressures increase. One cannot claim Tehran’s rulers lack common sense, as many accused Libya’s Muammar Qaddafi. The Iranian regime has been in power for four decades and their mentality hinges … [Read more...] about Why Did Yemen’s Iran-Backed Houthis Fire Missiles Into Saudi Arabia?
Why is Iran’s currency nosediving?
From late July of last year Iran’s currency, the rial, has lost 40 percent of its value against the United States dollar. This is considered a national catastrophe by many analysts. What is the reason and roots of this significant crisis? We are hearing a variety of answers these days, … [Read more...] about Why is Iran’s currency nosediving?
ANALYSIS: Spotlight on Iran’s media apparatus
Media discussions continue over the nuclear deal with Iran and the need to curb Tehran’s ballistic missile program. There’s also discussion relating to the degree with which the regime, through its militias and proxies, meddles in the affairs of other countries in the region, such as Iraq, Syria, … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Spotlight on Iran’s media apparatus
Iran reacting to John Bolton’s appointment as US National Security Advisor
Bolton’s selection is tantamount to increasing pressure on Iran Naghavi Hosseini, spokesman of the Iranian parliament’s Security & Foreign Policy Commission said: “The selection of John Bolton as the U.S. National Security Advisor is aimed at increasing pressures & aggressive policies … [Read more...] about Iran reacting to John Bolton’s appointment as US National Security Advisor
Close Trump Ally Calls For Iran Regime Change Policy
Forbes At a time when Iran is experiencing unprecedented political, economic and social turmoil with protesters across the country demanding sweeping changes, the international scene is looking even more bleak for Tehran. The Trump administration is undergoing a major reshuffling, with analysts … [Read more...] about Close Trump Ally Calls For Iran Regime Change Policy
ANALYSIS: How Iran views Pompeo’s entry into Trump administration
The not so unexpected firing of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson comes at a shock for Iran’s regime. US President Donald Trump is very precise about having differences of opinion. “When you look at the Iran deal, I think it’s terrible,” Trump said. “I guess [Tillerson] thought it was okay. So we … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: How Iran views Pompeo’s entry into Trump administration