A source in the Iraqi Parliament Security and Defense Committee shed light on various objectives pursued by the United States in dispatching its strategic F-35 fighter jets, according to Bahrain’s Al-Khaleej daily. The F-35 is a single-seat, single-engine and all-weather stealth multirole fighters. … [Read more...] about Report: Iran-backed Iraqi militias seeking new bases following F-35 dispatching
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Confronting Iran’s influence in Syria is vital
While Ali Khamenei, supreme leader of the regime ruling Iran, sought to garner attention and boast victory in Syria through the recent visit of Syrian regime dictator Bashar Assad to Tehran, developments in the Levant are actually by far against the clerical regime’s interests. U.S. President … [Read more...] about Confronting Iran’s influence in Syria is vital
UPDATE: Syria’s major feud erupts between Iran-Russia camps
Following years of collaboration between Russia and Iran in propping the Syrian regime of Bashar Assad to remain in power, there have been signs recently of feuds between these two sides, according to the al-Quds al-Arabi daily. One of the latest of such indications are clashes reported between … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Syria’s major feud erupts between Iran-Russia camps
Israel targets sites of Iran’s IRGC Quds Force, militia groups in Syria
https://twitter.com/HeshmatAlavi/status/1077656867931914241A variety of sites west of Damascus, Syria, associated to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) Quds Force and proxy groups, were targeted in an Israeli air and missile strike Tuesday night. More than 30 missiles were launched in this attack … [Read more...] about Israel targets sites of Iran’s IRGC Quds Force, militia groups in Syria
Iran’s reactions to Trump withdrawing from Syria
On December 20, the world was shocked of U.S. President Donald Trump announcing the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria. One of the first reactions from the Iranian regime was delight. Yet this sudden burst of joy was very short-lived as it gave way to concern, along with fear. Why? Without any … [Read more...] about Iran’s reactions to Trump withdrawing from Syria
Iran after the Trump-Putin summit in Helsinki
Al Arabiya The Middle East situation on the ground is significantly different in comparison to a short while ago. There were times when Iran sought to become the leading hegemon in the region. With Tehran’s honeymoon coming to an end after eight years of Obama at the helm in Washington, the regime … [Read more...] about Iran after the Trump-Putin summit in Helsinki
How Will Iran Respond To The Syria Attacks?
Forbes We can consider the April 14th airstrikes against the Syrian regime’s chemical infrastructure as a point of no return in regards to this country’s future developments. For many years Bashar Assad and Iran were able to take the utmost advantage of the Obama administration’s policy of … [Read more...] about How Will Iran Respond To The Syria Attacks?
ANALYSIS: Are Syria strikes a wake-up call for Iran?
Al Arabiya Despite many speculations, the anticipated US-led airstrike inflicted severe blows to Syria’s Bashar Assad regime. While many chemical facilities became targets to provide some cover for civilians from horrendous attacks in the future, the main message was sent to Iran. A rain of … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Are Syria strikes a wake-up call for Iran?
ANALYSIS: Why is Iran raising the stakes in Syria?
As the world continues to fail in stopping the bloodshed of innocent people in Syria, Iran seeks two main objectives of saving face back home & raising the price any possible deal in the future that is becoming more and more likely now. The Assad regime is continuously bombing innocent people in … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Why is Iran raising the stakes in Syria?
How The World Views Iran’s Role In Syria
As protests across Iran experience a variety of ups and downs following a major surge early this year, a wide array of analysts are seen writing about this important country's domestic and foreign developments. More recently, concerns for Tehran are also increasing abroad as its international … [Read more...] about How The World Views Iran’s Role In Syria