By Amir Basiri Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) has been active amongst Taliban terrorists opposing the Afghan government, Radio France International website reported on Tuesday citing Farah Province officials in western Afghanistan. Farah Provincial Council Chair Jamile Amini has accused Iran of … [Read more...] about How Iran aides the Afghan Taliban under America’s nose
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Iran in Syria: Russia Took Over
It appears that Iran literally gained nothing from the Moscow conference, meaning that its participation was merely of a ceremonial nature. "The regime in Tehran is the source of crisis in the region and killings in Syria; it has played the greatest role in the expansion and continuation of ISIS. … [Read more...] about Iran in Syria: Russia Took Over
How Iran actually lost in Aleppo
Following a historic period of perseverance, Syrian rebels and their families were forced to evacuate eastern Aleppo after its liberation back in 2012. An unjust, intense war was launched upon Aleppo by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) and its proxy forces on the ground: Russia with its … [Read more...] about How Iran actually lost in Aleppo
Aleppo tragedy is a stark reminder of the price of Western neglect
The carnage in Aleppo is a much stronger reminder than we should have ever needed about the importance of a change in Western foreign policies. President Obama’s attempt to “reorient” U.S. foreign policy has in practice turned into the outright abandonment of the U.S. role in the Middle East. And … [Read more...] about Aleppo tragedy is a stark reminder of the price of Western neglect
How Obama’s Iranian nuclear deal enabled tragedy in Aleppo
By AMIR BASIRI • 12/20/16 In his year-end press conference, President Obama reflected on the tragedy that has befallen Aleppo, Syria, where Iranian-backed militias and Russian warplanes helped Syrian dictator Bashar Assad reclaim the city and conduct a crime against humanity rivaling Rwanda and … [Read more...] about How Obama’s Iranian nuclear deal enabled tragedy in Aleppo
What is Iran’s ‘national treasure’ in Iraq?
Heshmat Alavi, Special to Al Arabiya English Monday, 19 December 2016 Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei recently described Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), a conglomerate of extremist Shiite militia groups, as the country’s “national treasure.” This entire entity is believed to be … [Read more...] about What is Iran’s ‘national treasure’ in Iraq?
Trump and Iran’s Achilles Heel(s)
Any entity in this world has its strong points, and its weaknesses. And there is a certain weakness, known as the Achilles Heel, which leads to a disastrous outcome. The regime in Iran, after nearly 38 years in power, has based its entire existence and survival on two pillars of domestic crackdown … [Read more...] about Trump and Iran’s Achilles Heel(s)
Iran: Rouhani, Mattis & more crackdown reports
Rouhani talks the talk, but doesn’t walk the walk Iranian regime president Hassan Rouhani made a number of remarks on Thursday, December 1st, shedding light on the mullahs’ deceptive nature. “… there is a lot of talking, without any serious meaning. We must fix the sewage system. We must fix the … [Read more...] about Iran: Rouhani, Mattis & more crackdown reports
What Is Iran’s Syria Policy After Donald Trump?
By Heshmat Alavi The election of Donald Trump as the new president of the United States came as an expected turn of events. Iran may be the most concerned regime, weighing how to adjust its approach, foreign in particular. … [Read more...] about What Is Iran’s Syria Policy After Donald Trump?
Qatar to continue supplying arms to Syria rebels regardless of Trump policies
Even if the U.S. government under Donald Trump stops supporting the Syrian rebels, Qatar will continue arming them in their struggle against the Bashar Assad regime, said Qatar Foreign Minister Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in an interview with Reuters. … [Read more...] about Qatar to continue supplying arms to Syria rebels regardless of Trump policies