The Islamic Republic’s internal messaging chaos
The Islamic Republic’s internal messaging chaos: Unraveling Iran’s fear of public backlash amid escalations with Israel
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian
CENTCOM Commander Lands in Israel Amid Iran Threats
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla arrived in Israel on April 11 amid increasingly bellicose threats from Iran. The Tehran regime has threatened...
Flash Briefs
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
Op-eds
The consequences of US weakness in Iraq and Syria
U.S. forces in the Middle East are on high alert after Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Iran’s foreign minister, suggested on Monday that Tehran may attack U.S. forces in the region following...
Op-eds
Israel Eliminates Hezbollah Terror Commander
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eliminated a senior commander of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force on April 8. The IDF said that “fighter jets struck and eliminated Ali Ahmed Hassin,...
Flash Briefs
Hamas and Iran Celebrate Israel’s Isolation at UN
Senior Iranian officials and the leaders of Iran’s Gaza-based terror proxies met on March 26 in Tehran, where they celebrated the ceasefire resolution that the UN Security Council...
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.
Op-eds
Friends in Low Places? Behind South Africa’s New Genocide Case Against Israel
Shortly before South Africa accused Israel in the International Court of Justice of committing genocide in its post-Oct. 7 counteroffensive against Hamas, the South African ruling party, the African National...
Iranian Citizen Planning to Attack Israeli Arrested in Peru
Police in Peru arrested an Iranian citizen on March 7 suspected of planning to murder an Israeli in the South American country. At least two Peruvian citizens are also implicated...
Flash Briefs
Iran’s FM in Geneva for UN, ICRC meetings
Iran, which backs Hamas and supported the October 7 massacre in Israel by Hamas, now says that it wants to see political efforts to end the “Gaza crisis.”
Op-eds
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.
Op-eds
Houthis Protect Chinese and Russian Shipping, Target Global Shipping
The Houthis in Yemen announced on January 19 that they would permit Chinese and Russian vessels to safely transit the Red Sea. The same day, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce called...
Flash Briefs
Iranian Foreign Minister Acknowledges Directing Anti-Israel Axis
Iran on January 17 tacitly acknowledged orchestrating the regional fronts that have opened against Israel during the Gaza war. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein...
Flash Briefs
Network of Iraqi militias claim responsibility for attack in Israel
The “Islamic Resistance in Iraq,” a network of Iranian proxies, front groups, and other pro-Iranian actors claimed responsibility for attacking an undisclosed target in the southern Golan...
Op-eds
Iran’s FM visits Lebanon: Hezbollah planning larger attacks on Israel?
US Central Command defended against Houthi drones in the Red Sea and also struck Iranian-backed militias in Iraq this week; Hezbollah threatens escalation
Op-eds
The unmaking of the United Nations
How the U.N. became the handmaiden of terrorists
Op-eds
Ten things Iran thinks it achieved on Oct. 7 – analysis
Iran’s IRGC leader gave a speech providing insight into the Iran regime’s prophecies about Israel and the US being defeated.
Op-eds
Iran reveals its role behind Hamas holding hostages – analysis
Iran’s foreign minister met with ICRC president and discusses Hamas holding "prisoners."
Op-eds
Iran begins diplomatic offensive against Israel and US
The key leaders in Iran’s efforts are President Ibrahim Raisi and chief diplomat Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
Op-eds
The voice of Hezbollah breaking the silence: Nasrallah to speak on Friday
As Israel inches towards creating a new “security regime” in the Gaza Strip by destroying the military and governmental capabilities of Hamas and the broader Joint Operation Room of the Palestinian...