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
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Sanctions to protests: A lose-lose situation for the Iranian regime
Al Arabiya English As the world continues to assess US President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of Syria and significantly decrease America’s foothold in Afghanistan, Iran has troubles kicking in from all corners. With US sanctions beginning to bite significantly against the regime, the … [Read more...] about Sanctions to protests: A lose-lose situation for the Iranian regime
ANALYSIS: Why Iran returned empty-handed from Vienna
Al Arabiya The Joint Commission tasked to review the Iran nuclear deal ended Friday with no tangible results, Europe providing a low-temperature package to Tehran, and the regime’s mission returning him disappointed. The joint statement issued afterwards presents nearly nothing new on the nuclear … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Why Iran returned empty-handed from Vienna
ANALYSIS: What lies ahead after Trump’s refusal to budge on Iran
We have recently witnessed an increasing effort by America’s European partners, specifically France and Germany, aimed at convincing US President Donald Trump to not abandon ship on the Iran nuclear deal. Debate over the accord, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), there … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: What lies ahead after Trump’s refusal to budge on Iran
Storm brewing in Iran over nuclear deal, terror ties and domestic unrest
Recent developments are indicating a tough road ahead for Iran in what is promising to be a tumultuous summer. U.S. President Donald Trump sacked his top diplomat, Rex Tillerson, on March 13, citing specifically differences regarding the Iran nuclear deal. CIA Director Mike Pompeo, nominated to lead … [Read more...] about Storm brewing in Iran over nuclear deal, terror ties and domestic unrest
Why is Iran’s currency nosediving?
From late July of last year Iran’s currency, the rial, has lost 40 percent of its value against the United States dollar. This is considered a national catastrophe by many analysts. What is the reason and roots of this significant crisis? We are hearing a variety of answers these days, … [Read more...] about Why is Iran’s currency nosediving?
Iran reacting to John Bolton’s appointment as US National Security Advisor
Bolton’s selection is tantamount to increasing pressure on Iran Naghavi Hosseini, spokesman of the Iranian parliament’s Security & Foreign Policy Commission said: “The selection of John Bolton as the U.S. National Security Advisor is aimed at increasing pressures & aggressive policies … [Read more...] about Iran reacting to John Bolton’s appointment as US National Security Advisor
What Comes After French FM’s Iran Visit
Monday’s Tehran visit by French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian is startling a wide variety of responses, especially from inside Iran. Kayhan daily, known as the mouthpiece of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, ran a piece titled “French Foreign Minister heading to Tehran with a JCPOA-2 hat,” … [Read more...] about What Comes After French FM’s Iran Visit
ANALYSIS: How Iran’s regime enters its 40th year as an Islamic Republic
February 11 marked the beginning of the 40th year Iran's clerics are ruling over what they describe as an "Islamic Republic." The fact that this regime is facing a whirlwind of domestic and foreign crises goes beyond doubt. While Tehran's state media boasts massive support among the populace, … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: How Iran’s regime enters its 40th year as an Islamic Republic
How Iran Is Losing Europe
As the United States adopts new strategy vis-à-vis Iran, senior officials in Tehran are desperately seeking a new life-rope. With Obama and his appeasement gone, Iran is also sensing how Europe is distancing. Tehran is also witnessing how developments across the Middle East and the international … [Read more...] about How Iran Is Losing Europe