Iran is continuing its blatant belligerence against the international community, especially the Middle East, despite President Donald Trump and his administration threatening to take major action. During the past month alone Iran has test launched a number of ballistic missiles enjoying the … [Read more...] about Iran’s latest terrorist plots
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New Revelations on IRGC Leading Iran’s Ballistic Missile Drive, Nuclear Weapons Program — Through Control Over Docks
Despite the United States placing the Iranian regime “on notice” for test-firing medium-range ballistic missiles in January, Tehran has taken no steps to change its behavior. Indeed, reports indicate that Iran test launched a new pair of ballistic missiles over the weekend. New evidence was … [Read more...] about New Revelations on IRGC Leading Iran’s Ballistic Missile Drive, Nuclear Weapons Program — Through Control Over Docks
New revelations confirm Iran has failed to moderate its hostile behavior
By Amir Basiri Iran has failed to moderate its hostile behavior following the strong cautionary threats issued by Washington placing Tehran "on notice" in response to Iran's late-January intermediate-range ballistic missile launch. This can more vividly be seen in yet another pair of anti-ship … [Read more...] about New revelations confirm Iran has failed to moderate its hostile behavior
Iran: The story of proxy militias
By Shahriar Kia Iran’s destructive role across the Middle East has become common knowledge and crystal clear for all. During the past two decades, especially, the presence of this regime’s proxy militias and affiliated Shiite groups has been considered an overt secret. Yet the question is how has … [Read more...] about Iran: The story of proxy militias
A bombshell for Iran
This year’s Munich Security Conference became the scene for the condemnation of Iran as a sponsor of terror on a regional and global scale. The mullahs’ regime was named as the main state sponsor of terrorism, and part of the problem, not the solution, in establishing peace and security in the … [Read more...] about A bombshell for Iran
Why Iran’s Revolutionary Guards deserve to be blacklisted
The discussion in the White House to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) as a foreign terrorist organization remains very much alive. The US Congress has also witnessed many different plans weighed in this regard. Iran and its lobbies, on the other hand, terrified of the consequences, have … [Read more...] about Why Iran’s Revolutionary Guards deserve to be blacklisted
With the Mullahs at the Helm, There Can Be No Solution to Widespread Poverty in Iran
Iranian authorities periodically launch campaigns to round up child workers and beggars roaming the streets. But can such campaigns be successful in a nosediving economy? Officials sidestep this issue, as is clear in remarks made by the Iranian Deputy for Social Affairs, who claimed that the reason … [Read more...] about With the Mullahs at the Helm, There Can Be No Solution to Widespread Poverty in Iran
Iran’s Supreme Leader Sees the Beginning of a New Era
By Shahriar Kia Following a rocky first month in Trump-Iran relations, it’s significant that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has chosen to maintain a substantially low profile. Comprehending the threat of vast changes in Washington, Khamenei also knows he cannot show weakness to his dwindling … [Read more...] about Iran’s Supreme Leader Sees the Beginning of a New Era
Iran’s Regime of Terror by the Numbers
In 38 years the country's Islamist regime has taken the people into poverty and illiteracy while the leadership has gotten richer and richer. The mullahs now ruling Iran were able to hijack the revolution that sacked the U.S.-backed Shah regime back in February 1979. However, the 38-year report … [Read more...] about Iran’s Regime of Terror by the Numbers
Iran Irony: IRGC And State Firms Are Benefiting From JCPOA
Those who raised the Iran deal flag, mainly in the United States and Europe, claimed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) would boost trade and encourage foreign investment, enhancing Iran’s private sector and eventually downgrading the regime’s tight grip on the economy. This was back in … [Read more...] about Iran Irony: IRGC And State Firms Are Benefiting From JCPOA