Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif returned to his post around 30 hours after his Instagram resignation post. During this entire charade, speculations were heard across the board about the motivation and true nature of this latest episode of escalating turmoil for the mullahs’ regime in … [Read more...] about How to analyze the Zarif resignation façade in Iran
Ali Khamenei
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
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?
Has Khamenei signaled dead-end for Iranian regime’s adventures?
The United States’ important policy shift against Iran’s growing ambitions, spelled out in a 12-article speech delivered by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, is leaving Tehran’s clerical rulers facing quite a difficult challenge. Iran experts believe these changes are based on two domestic and … [Read more...] about Has Khamenei signaled dead-end for Iranian regime’s adventures?
Iranians protest again: Is the regime going down a slippery slope?
The scenes of protests and rallies in cities across Iran on Tuesday night are a major reminder. This regime is on thin ice. Many cities became scenes of people using the national “Fire Festival” to stage anti-government protests. Tehran, Tabriz, Mashhad, Rasht, Ahvaz, Kermanshah, Sanandaj and many … [Read more...] about Iranians protest again: Is the regime going down a slippery slope?
Iran’s Future, In Its Own Words
On the very sensitive subject of how Iran plans to confront ongoing protests, described by some as an uprising, all the while attempting to resolve the very issues engulfing the ruling regime, there are critical concerns raising from various voices within. And considering U.S. President Donald … [Read more...] about Iran’s Future, In Its Own Words
We Should Listen Closely To Iran
As the world continues to debate the recent Iranian outburst of protests, its "lack of leadership" as they claim, and the road ahead, there is no doubt in the minds of senior Iranian regime officials over who led, and continues to lead, this latest uprising that continues to rattle the very pillars … [Read more...] about We Should Listen Closely To Iran
Iran: How The People Suffer As Billions Go To Waste
As we gear to welcome 2018 with celebrations across the globe, it is morally correct to take a moment and think about the lesser fortunate in such times. The world’s most powerful earthquake in 2017 shook Iran’s western province of Kermanshah, leaving at least several hundred people killed – while … [Read more...] about Iran: How The People Suffer As Billions Go To Waste
ANALYSIS: Understanding Washington’s fast-evolving Iran policy
On the doorstep of US President Donald Trump’s first National Security Strategy speech, the administration launched an unprecedented campaign of pinpointing the crosshairs on the epicenter of all extremism causing havoc across the Middle East: Iran. This comes following a Wall Street Journal article … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Understanding Washington’s fast-evolving Iran policy
Human Rights: Iran’s Ultimate Vulnerability
Developments in the Middle East have placed the spotlight once again on Iran and its hegemonic temptations. This goes parallel to calls from parties such as France and Germany, whom Iran previously counted on in the face of U.S. pressures, demanding Tehran reel in its ballistic missile program and … [Read more...] about Human Rights: Iran’s Ultimate Vulnerability