The Death Spiral of the Islamic Republic
The hit on Soleimani was so well-organized, leading terrorists ran for the hills.
Iranian peoples
Justice demanded for Argentina’s slain terrorism prosecutor
Alberto Nisman once told me he agreed to investigate Argentina’s deadliest terrorist attack on one condition: that he be able to pursue the case wherever the evidence led. This commitment to justice ultimately cost...
Op-eds
Iranian authorities bulldozed grave of executed Christian pastor
The grave of the Rev. Hossein Soodmand, the only Iranian pastor confirmed to have been formally sentenced for quitting Islam and then executed by Iran’s regime, was bulldozed in early December. Article18,...
Op-eds
Ottawa must toughen its policy as Iranians fight for freedom
The death of Qassem Soleimani was depicted by the regime in Iran as a national tragedy mourned by the entire country. Videos of massive crowds grieving for Gen. Soleimani were depicted by Western media...
Op-eds
Towards A Bipartisan Iran Protest Policy Playbook
Once again, Iranians have taken to the streets. Spurred initially by cuts in gas subsidies and an increase in petrol prices, up to 100 cities experienced protests, and over 100 people have been killed....
Op-eds
Al Qaeda veteran reportedly killed in Idlib
Jihadists shared this photo of the car Abu Khallad al-Muhandis was in when an explosion caused his demise. Al Qaeda-affiliated Telegram channels reported earlier today that Abu Khallad al-Muhandis, a veteran...
Op-eds
Wanted al Qaeda leader warns of Turkish influence on jihad in Syria
A statement attributed to Saif al-Adel (left) was disseminated online this week. Last year, the State Department announced a reward of $10 million for information on al-Adel and Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah,...
Op-eds
Ohana rips PM of Luxembourg for hyprocisy toward Iran’s execution of gays
Luxembourg prime minister boycotted an Israeli event because of anti-LGBTQ comments made by Peretz but welcomed Iran's FM who defended the execution of gay Iranians.
Op-eds
Iran’s Regime Arrests 8 Christians, Sending Them To Solitary Confinement
The arrest of the eight Christians was first reported on Friday by Article 18, an organization that promotes religious freedom and supports Iran's repressed Christians.
Op-eds
Saudi Paper Urges Military Strikes Against Iran
The Riyadh daily Arab News called for targeted military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran because Tehran is suspected of using its proxies to attack Saudi and United Arab Emirates energy an...
Op-eds
Iran Plans to Continue Its Oil Exports. Washington Has the Means to Shut Them Down.
The Trump administration announced last month that it would not issue another set of exemptions or waivers for customers of Iran’s oil. This came into effect on May 2. The regime in Tehran, in dire...
Policy Briefs
After ‘Post’ exposé, Finnish police investigate antisemitic MP
“We want to prevent state support for organizations that challenge Israel's right to exist."
Op-eds
Islamic State spokesman claims group remains a ‘reality’ despite losses
The Islamic State’s spokesman, Abul-Hasan al-Muhajir, released a lengthy speech on Mar. 18. His talk, which was translated into English by the so-called caliphate’s online media team, contains many...
Op-eds
U.S.–designated terrorist Soleimani gets Iran’s highest military honor
On Monday, Iran's Supreme Leader and Commander-in-Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ...
Op-eds
Things we know that aren’t so
It’s not just homo economicus who threatens us
Op-eds
U.S. offers $1 million reward for information on Hamza bin Laden
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Op-eds
U.S. Government Hit by Major Iranian Cyber Operation
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an emergency directive on Tuesday to all federal agencies to take immediate steps to combat a...
Policy Briefs
Iran launched Christmas crackdown on persecuted Christian minority
The Islamic Republic of Iran unleashed yet another crackdown on the country’s struggling ...
Op-eds
New Report Shows Increased Poverty in Iran
New data on poverty in Iran provides an opportunity for the United States to underscore the mounting cost of the regime’s corruption and mismanagement for tens of millions of Iranians. The data come...
Policy Briefs
Treasury Designates Iran-based Digital Currency Exchangers Involved in Ransomware Scheme
On Wednesday, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action against two Iran-based individual...