Iran cracks down on armed nationalist group
In a rare escalation, four Iranian men took up arms against the Islamic Republic’s security forces during a standoff the dissents broadcast live on Instagram on March 8. The footage captures...
Fars News Agency
How Iran Is Trying to Punish Jordan for Helping Israel
After Jordan helped thwart Iran's attack, Tehran warned Amman would be its next 'target' should it aid Israel again. Meanwhile, Iran is using proxies and propaganda to cast Abdullah II as a 'sellout' to the Palestinian cause, amid already high tensions in Jordan over Gaza
Op-eds
Punished from four directions’: This is how Iranian, Arabic media covered the attack
Overall the coverage of the attack illustrates that regional countries are watching closely how Israel might respond and they are also watching which countries will back Israel.
Op-eds
Worried about an Iranian attack? That’s exactly what it wants
Iran's week of threats against Israel prompts social media speculation. Foreign Minister's diplomatic calls precede potential military action, highlighting strategic confusion and psychological war
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Iran is watching Israel’s next Gaza move carefully
The messaging from Iran is clear. Iran wants to know whether Israel is repositioning forces and whether the withdrawal from Khan Yunis is merely a prelude to another stage.
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After Damascus strike, Iran’s goal: Isolate Israel, deter the US
It can then also invest in its nuclear project while it tries to distract the region with the Gaza war.
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Israel beefs up air defenses, calls on reservists as Iran vows to avenge IRGC assassinations
On April 3, the Israel Defense Forces said they were increasing manpower for their air defenses by calling up reservists. Israel operates a complex, integrated and multi-layered air defense array that...
Op-eds
Iran’s Supreme Leader Threatens to Punish Israel After Syria Airstrike
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on April 2 threatened to retaliate against Israel for killing Iranian military leaders in an airstrike in Damascus. In a statement...
Flash Briefs
Are leaders of Hamas taking a ‘victory’ tour in Iran?
Hamas believes that patience and perseverance will lead to victory in Gaza, and the Hamas leadership thinks it has growing international support while it has suffered no international consequences.
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Iran believes Gaza war will ‘shape new world order’
Iran doesn’t care that much about the tactics in Gaza, it cares more about the grand strategy.
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Tehran claims to be ‘self-sufficient’ in building drone engines
Iranian Defense Minister also praises Qatar’s role in the region; Doha hosts Hamas, and Iran has frequently met Hamas leaders in Doha
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Russia, China, and Iran deepen ties with naval drill
Russia, Iran, and China have conducted at least four naval drills in the past. However, this year’s are larger, and they come amidst rising tensions in the Red Sea and off the coast of Yemen.
Op-eds
New threats from Iran’s IRGC Quds Force chief
Qaani directed his threats at Israel and other countries linked to Israel, a reference to the US apparently.
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Iran claims to add two new ‘stealth’ ships to IRGC Navy
Iran has two navies: one is the official navy, and the other is the IRGC Navy.
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What is Iran’s strategy against Israel amid FM’s Middle East trips?
It is clear that Iran, the main backer of Hezbollah and Hamas, is seeking to keep both terrorist groups in play against Israel.
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US airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthis shows resilience
The new round of strikes comes after the US also carried out strikes against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria.
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Does Iran expect US retaliation for drone killing in Jordan?
Iran’s calculations are based on years in which Iran has carried out attacks around the region and has never faced any retaliation.
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Israel faces Hezbollah threats amid success on other fronts
Hezbollah in Lebanon continued to carry out attacks against Israel, even as Israel has sought a diplomatic solution via mediation from countries including the US and France. The IDF said on Tuesday that...
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Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah vows to continue fight against US
The terrorist group says they will continue to fight US troops in Iraq until the US leaves Iraq. “Our jihad operations against the American invaders will continue until their last soldier leaves."
Op-eds
Pakistan-Iran tensions: What’s next as countries escalate attacks?
The series of attacks threaten to escalate tensions between the countries and escalate tensions in South Asia.