As the North Korea nuclear standoff and the future of Iran’s nuclear deal has absorbed an all-too enormous amount of international attention, a more important prism on Iran’s regional hostility must not go neglected. During the United Nations General Assembly the controversial nuclear pact, formally … [Read more...] about Is Iran’s enhanced ballistic missile capability a calculated move?
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Iran: A Testimony Of Change
On Tuesday the world witnessed US President Donald Trump defining his utmost contrasted difference from that of his predecessor. In his landmark first speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Trump sided with the Iranian people in affirming that the people of Iran are not only far separate … [Read more...] about Iran: A Testimony Of Change
How To Address Iran’s Aggressive Contributions To Middle East Turmoil
For years, Iran’s nuclear program has been in the international spotlight, leading to a highly controversial and flawed global pact aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. That pact, known as The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, hasn’t reined in Iran’s belligerence. Instead, Iran’s … [Read more...] about How To Address Iran’s Aggressive Contributions To Middle East Turmoil
ANALYSIS: Revisiting Iran’s 9/11 connection
16 years have passed since that tragic day, September 11, 2001, when over 3,000 innocent people lost their lives in the “the largest mass casualty terrorist attack in US history.” The course of modern history changed as we know it. For more than 15 of these past years the policy of appeasement has … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Revisiting Iran’s 9/11 connection
ANALYSIS: How the tide is turning against Iran
As ISIS is losing ground in its two last enclaves of Raqqa and Deir el-Zor, there are many rightfully concerning reports of Iran seeking to chip further control in Syria. All the while, there are also signs of contradictory remarks heard from senior Iranian officials, parallel to indications on the … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: How the tide is turning against Iran
Iran’s Challenges in Rouhani’s Second Term
The second term of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has officially begun. His first four years were experienced by the people of Iran, the region and the international community. It is necessary to discuss the challenges his second term will pose. The most important matter in Iranian politics is the … [Read more...] about Iran’s Challenges in Rouhani’s Second Term
ANALYSIS: Is this the beginning of a new era for Iraq without Iran?
The military phase of the fight against ISIS is winding down after the liberation of Mosul, and the battle for the nearby town of Tal Afar is predicted to end soon. This has provided an opportunity for Iraq to begin distancing itself from the influence gained by Iran following the disastrous 2003 … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Is this the beginning of a new era for Iraq without Iran?
Before Anyone Further Appeases Iran…
The pro-Iran deal camp is recently making much noise about how the Trump administration and critics of the pact, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), are making rightful complaints of the text failing to address Iran’s destructive belligerence in the Middle East. These … [Read more...] about Before Anyone Further Appeases Iran…
Is Regime Change Truly The Correct Iran Policy?
Following the recertification of Iran’s compliance with a nuclear deal aimed at curbing its controversial nuclear program, there is quite a stir over the Trump administration possibly adopting a regime change policy in the face of Tehran’s belligerence. There are those who favor such a trajectory, … [Read more...] about Is Regime Change Truly The Correct Iran Policy?
How Iran views the new US sanctions
The recent Iran sanctions ratified by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump specifically target the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) and have caused very interesting reactions from Tehran. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has remained silent, signaling his state of shock. … [Read more...] about How Iran views the new US sanctions