By Heshmat Alavi The election of Donald Trump as the new president of the United States came as an expected turn of events. Iran may be the most concerned regime, weighing how to adjust its approach, foreign in particular. … [Read more...] about What Is Iran’s Syria Policy After Donald Trump?
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France24: Youths lashed in Iran is normal
France24 aired a report on the crackdown of the mullahs’ regime in Iran against youths across the country. This piece is titled, “Youth being lashed is normal in Iran.” … [Read more...] about France24: Youths lashed in Iran is normal
Iran: women continuing struggle against mullahs’ regime
By Heshmat Alavi As we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, it is fit to take a brief look at the atrocious situation the women Iran are facing under the ruthless mullahs’ dictatorship sitting on the throne in Tehran. … [Read more...] about Iran: women continuing struggle against mullahs’ regime
Iran-backing yellow journalism in the U.S.
By Heshmat Alavi The likes of Daniel Benjamin, former counterterrorism chief in the U.S. State Department, and Daniel Larison, known to write for Iran’s lobby against its opposition, have recently resorted to a new low standard of yellow and biased journalism. … [Read more...] about Iran-backing yellow journalism in the U.S.
On Trump’s Presidential Victory: Losing Graciously and Winning Humbly
Originally posted in the Huffington Post If politics were like sports, the losers would take their losses graciously; but Washington politics are not like sports. Some still appear to have a difficult time at accepting the results of the presidential election, but they should not act like an … [Read more...] about On Trump’s Presidential Victory: Losing Graciously and Winning Humbly
Iran: IRGC viciously arrests activist in Tehran
Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) members raided the Daemi family home in Tehran on Saturday and arrested activist Ms. Atena Daemi, reports indicate. A number of the IRGC members began beating Atena before the eyes of her terrified family members. IRGC intelligence agents taking part in this raid … [Read more...] about Iran: IRGC viciously arrests activist in Tehran
Dissident revealing prison brutality in Iran smuggled into Europe
Shabnam Madadzadeh was held for six years in some of Iran's most infamous prisons By Callum Paton - November 26, 2016 An Iranian dissident who secretly disclosed the excesses of prison brutality in the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, endangering her own life, has escaped to Europe. … [Read more...] about Dissident revealing prison brutality in Iran smuggled into Europe
Syria: special report on latest conditions in Aleppo
Coinciding with the atrocious crimes carried out by the Assad regime in Aleppo, the outskirts of this city are also facing attacks by Assad forces and elements dispatched by the Iranian regime. The massacres, aerial bombings and crimes committed by the Assad regime and Khamenei’s Revolutionary … [Read more...] about Syria: special report on latest conditions in Aleppo
Iran: 79,000 classes without any heating
79,000 classroom across the country in Iran lack the necessary standards, especially any heating facilitation, the state-run Mizan Online reported. … [Read more...] about Iran: 79,000 classes without any heating
Iran women struggle linked to effort against violence targeting women
Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women we should take the time to hail the struggle of the Iranian women against the misogynist regime ruling Iran. They continu… Source: Iran women struggle linked to effort against violence targeting women … [Read more...] about Iran women struggle linked to effort against violence targeting women