The European initiative known as the “special purpose vehicle” aiming to facilitate financial transactions between the Green Continent and Iran’s regime – read bypass US sanctions – is very shaky and unstable. What at first seemed to be a bold rising to the challenge by the European Union has now … [Read more...] about Why the EU-Iran initiative is destined to fail
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ANALYSIS: The meaning of new US sanctions for Iran
Al Arabiya Despite weeklong claims of US President Donald Trump caving in to pressure, Washington has unleashed the full measure of US sanctions against Iran’s regime. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo informed reporters Friday that, come 12 a.m. ET Monday, all sanctions will return to pre-2015 Iran … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: The meaning of new US sanctions for Iran
ANALYSIS: US sanctions and the end of ‘reform’ in Iran
Al Arabiya With a new wave of US sanctions just around the corner, the regime ruling Iran is in deep waters as domestic and international pressures escalate. To add insult to injury for the clerics in Tehran, public discontent is increasing and people from all of life across Iran are demanding … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: US sanctions and the end of ‘reform’ in Iran
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: From human rights violations to dangerous meddling
From day one the regime of Iran has been based on the pillars of domestic crackdown, and exporting terrorism and a reactionary, religious mentality. As we speak, spreading extremism and Islamic fundamentalism remains a cornerstone policy of Iran’s state-run strategy, all hacked into this regime’s … [Read more...] about Iran: From human rights violations to dangerous meddling
Human Rights: Iran’s Ultimate Vulnerability
Developments in the Middle East have placed the spotlight once again on Iran and its hegemonic temptations. This goes parallel to calls from parties such as France and Germany, whom Iran previously counted on in the face of U.S. pressures, demanding Tehran reel in its ballistic missile program and … [Read more...] about Human Rights: Iran’s Ultimate Vulnerability
ANALYSIS: The ball is rolling in Syria, against Iran
Developments over Syria following recent collaborations between leaders of the United States and Russia have gained significant momentum. This also signals a decreasing Iranian role and a prelude to further setbacks for Tehran. An hour long phone call last Tuesday between US President Donald Trump … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: The ball is rolling in Syria, against Iran
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
ANALYSIS: How Iran fueled and used al-Qaeda
Iran’s relations with al-Qaeda is under the spotlight following the CIA’s release of nearly half a million documents obtained during a 2011 raid that killed the extremist group’s leader Osama Bin Laden. How Iran at least facilitated the efforts leading to the 9/11 attacks has been discussed … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: How Iran fueled and used al-Qaeda
Unpacking Trump’s Iran Policy Transition
We have surpassed a roller coaster month of intense developments over the Iran nuclear deal. Discussions in Washington, and talks between Europe and the United States catapulted us all into a simple conclusion: A major global policy change was in the making. U.S. President Donald J. Trump followed … [Read more...] about Unpacking Trump’s Iran Policy Transition