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
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Iran’s reactions to Trump withdrawing from Syria
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
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
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
ANALYSIS: US sanctions and the end of ‘reform’ in Iran
Al Arabiya With a new wave of US sanctions just around the corner, the regime ruling Iran is in deep waters as domestic and international pressures escalate. To add insult to injury for the clerics in Tehran, public discontent is increasing and people from all of life across Iran are demanding … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: US sanctions and the end of ‘reform’ in Iran
Warmongering Iran and its mounting regional and international isolation
Al Arabiya The international and regional isolation against Iran is once again becoming a concern for the regime. Global condemnations over a recent attack on Iraq-based Kurdish dissident groups and the executions of three Kurdish political prisoners resulted in a variety of rebukes concerning … [Read more...] about Warmongering Iran and its mounting regional and international isolation
ANALYSIS: The reasoning behind Iran’s recent nuclear, military measures
Al Arabiya The Iranian regime has recently moved up its fall military exercises, due to the re-imposition of US sanctions as they say, and test fired a short-range ballistic missile. This launching comes after a pause of more than a year. On Monday, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei placed what … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: The reasoning behind Iran’s recent nuclear, military measures
Why Washington’s willingness to listen to Iranians is nightmare for the regime
Al Arabiya The speech delivered by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday evening at the Reagan Library in Los Angeles can be described as yet another nail in the Iranian regime’s coffin. It is hard to recall the last time the leaders of a regime were compared to the “mafia,” as Pompeo did in … [Read more...] about Why Washington’s willingness to listen to Iranians is nightmare for the regime
Iran: Changes in Revolutionary Guards’ senior command?
IRGC chief Mohammad Ali Jafari & Quds Force chief may be sacked The following report is from sources inside Iran and has yet to be confirmed. At a family event on July 18th, Seyed Massoud Khamenei, the son of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has told Sadeq Kharazi, his brother in law, that … [Read more...] about Iran: Changes in Revolutionary Guards’ senior command?