The recent dust storms that wreaked havoc in southwest Iran signaled only one of the many crises the mullahs are facing less than three months before critical elections. Tehran has been hit with severe blows during the Munich Security Conference, contrasting interests with Russia, the recent … [Read more...] about Iran in Crisis
Revolutionary Guards
Iran’s Military Drills: The Same Old Saber-Rattling
By Amir Basiri While mainstream media may provide wide coverage of Iran’s recent military drills on the ground and at sea, including a variety of missile test launches, they represent nothing new. A new administration taking the helm in Washington has engendered widespread reactions from inside … [Read more...] about Iran’s Military Drills: The Same Old Saber-Rattling
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
Missile Launches And Storm Damages Show Failure Of Obama’s Iran Deal
By Hassan Mahmoudi Despite access to new cash in the wake of President Obama's Iran Deal, the mullahs aren't using it to aid Iran's storm-ravaged provinces. They're busy shelling out for missiles. In recent weeks, disastrous flash floods, avalanches, and dust storms have gripped the country's … [Read more...] about Missile Launches And Storm Damages Show Failure Of Obama’s Iran Deal
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 growing brain drain disaster
More and more Iranian college students, professors and experts are choosing to seek better opportunities abroad Harsh crackdown and human rights violations, difficult living conditions under enormous pressures, and colossal education costs in Iran under the mullahs’ regime is leaving no choice other … [Read more...] about Iran’s growing brain drain disaster
Ahwaz protests in Iran: A sign of things to come?
Tensions continue to rise between the new US administration and Iran with a series of actions and reactions. Most recently, Iran has launched a new round of military drills, embarking on more provocative actions, while US allies such as Saudi Arabia and Israel have joined in by issuing what is … [Read more...] about Ahwaz protests in Iran: A sign of things to come?
Containing Iran
The new White House with President Donald Trump at the help has rightfully placed Iran “on notice.” Washington also responded with a new round of sanctions after Tehran’s January 29th ballistic missile test, in defiance of a United Nations Security Council resolution in relation to the controversial … [Read more...] about Containing Iran
Iran: Heavy jamming signals killing people in Shiraz
Following widespread rallies staged in Shiraz (southern Iran) protesting Revolutionary Guards practice of broadcasting heavy jamming signals and its devastating impact on people’s health, the regime’s Communications Minister actually claimed such signals are of no harm! Shiraz locals, who have been … [Read more...] about Iran: Heavy jamming signals killing people in Shiraz
How to Punish Iran’s Belligerent Ballistic Missile Program
Considering the fact that the IRGC enjoys full control over Iran’s missile program, designating the IRGC as a foreign terrorist organization is currently the most effective measure. BY SHAHRIAR KIA The new sanctions imposed on Iran’s January 29 medium-range ballistic missile test triggered a … [Read more...] about How to Punish Iran’s Belligerent Ballistic Missile Program