There is no doubt that the Middle East is the epicenter of many major crises in the world today, with Iran fueling many of these conflicts. Syria, Iraq, Yemen and supporting the Lebanese Hezbollah are the main pillars of these calamities, parallel to Tehran’s dangerous pursuit of ballistic missiles … [Read more...] about A Solution at Hand for Iran
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ANALYSIS: Adopting a different approach on Iran
Signaling a major buzz topic in Washington these days, with the international community waiting anxiously, the new US administration is on the verge of implementing a significant Iran policy overhaul. America nearly lost all of its influence in the Middle East as a result of a devastating … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Adopting a different approach on Iran
Iran Nuclear Deal Continues to Raise Concerns
One would think critics of the Iran nuclear deal would have raised all the flawed aspects of the accord during former President Barack Obama’s tenure or new President Donald Trump’s first days in office. If so, think twice, as new revelations indicate Obama conceded far beyond what we already knew … [Read more...] about Iran Nuclear Deal Continues to Raise Concerns
ANALYSIS: Is there anything Iran’s presidential election can change?
The US is said to be weighing a variety of different approaches on the regime ruling Iran after the upcoming May 19 presidential election. This line of thought argues any punishing measure by the US now would support “hardliners” against “moderates”. The problem is that any such distinction of … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Is there anything Iran’s presidential election can change?
Understanding Iran’s presidential elections crisis
It appears Iran’s presidential elections, scheduled for May 19th, are becoming ever more complicated. The question of who might face the incumbent President Hassan Rouhani was a trending topic recently, including the significant news of Ebrahim Raisi‘s entry into the race (Raisi is a mullah very … [Read more...] about Understanding Iran’s presidential elections crisis
Iran lobby gets excited over nothing
The State Department officially notified Congress on Wednesday that Iran has met all its commitments under the Obama-negotiated nuclear agreement. The certification is required every 90 days and the previous administration dutifully rubberstamped it each time. What was unusual is that this approval … [Read more...] about Iran lobby gets excited over nothing
Iran’s 2017 Election: Ahmadinejad’s Candidacy Signals the Regime’s Weakening
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s entrance into Iran’s electoral race is deeply dangerous. At a time when public hatred in Iran nears a high point for Iranian President Hassan Rouhani due to his report card of deception and influential cleric Ebrahim Raisi for his role in massive killings and massacres, … [Read more...] about Iran’s 2017 Election: Ahmadinejad’s Candidacy Signals the Regime’s Weakening
Is Iran expanding its spying and lobbying efforts?
By AMIR BASIRI The Iranian intelligence minister's recent remarks, pertaining to Tehran overseeing a spy/lobby network in important capitals across the world, is cause for concern. Mahmoud Alavi, Iran's spy chief, bragged about the regime's capability to run a lobby group in Washington with the … [Read more...] about Is Iran expanding its spying and lobbying efforts?
Iran Nuclear Deal Dilemmas Fueling Elections Standoff
Ahead of elections later this year, Iranian politics remains riven by disagreement over the 2015 nuclear deal. Tensions are intensifying quickly in Iranian politics. Recent comments by senior U.S. officials, such as Ambassador Nikki Haley and CENTCOM chief General Joseph Votel, explaining … [Read more...] about Iran Nuclear Deal Dilemmas Fueling Elections Standoff
Iran belligerence proves tough U.S. policy is needed
Less than 10 days into U.S. President Donald Trump’s term in office Iran test-launched a ballistic missile, proving once more how the Obama administration’s appeasement policy was an utter failure. It is now up to the new Trump administration to right the many wrongs of their predecessors, and … [Read more...] about Iran belligerence proves tough U.S. policy is needed