Iran’s ties to Western organized crime networks
The US has long labeled Iran as “the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism,” yet Tehran’s ambitions extend beyond backing Shia and Sunni Islamist groups in the Middle East.
Ministry of Intelligence
U.S. Levies Sanctions Against Swedish ‘Foxtrot’ Gang With Ties to Iran
Treasury Sanctions Foxtrot Network: The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned the Foxtrot Network, a Swedish transnational criminal organization...
Flash Briefs
Unpacking Iran’s counterintelligence apparatus
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently issued “seeking information” posters for two operatives of the Islamic Republic’s intelligence services implicated in the 2007 abduction...
Op-eds
Spy surge: Tehran’s espionage strategy against Israel
The Islamic Republic has accelerated its intelligence operations in Israel, with at least five spy rings uncovered by Israel in October alone. Between October 14 and 31, authorities arrested some 20 individuals...
Op-eds
‘Axis of Resistance’ or ‘Axis of Espionage?’ Iran’s struggles to staff leadership
The Kuwaiti Al-Jarida newspaper reported on October 13 that Islamic Republic Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei appointed the Quds Force deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard...
Op-eds
Iran’s Assassination Plots Against Jews Persist Despite the West’s Leniency on Regime
The French police recently charged a French-Algerian dual citizen and his partner for allegedly conspiring to assassinate Israelis and Jews in Paris, Munich, and Berlin — all at the behest...
Op-eds
26 Human Rights Groups Denounce Iran’s Death Sentence Against Prominent Activist
Iran must rescind its death sentence against Kurdish women’s rights activist and social worker Pakhshan Azizi, a group of 26 human rights organizations said in a joint statement...
Flash Briefs
Israel SitRep: August 9, 2024
Today’s Issue: | Israeli Defense Minister Speaks with U.S. Defense Secretary Overnight | CENTCOM Commander Kurilla Visits Israel for Second Time This Week, Discusses Preparations for Addressing Threats...
Israel at War Situation Report
Iranian Cyber Warfare Targeting Israel Seeks to Exploit Fears of Military Attack
A malicious email sent to Israeli citizens on August 4 purporting to contain “citizen safety” guidelines drawn up by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has highlighted attempts...
Flash Briefs
Bomb That Killed Hamas Leader Reportedly Smuggled Into Guesthouse Months Ago
Latest Developments A hidden explosive device smuggled into his Tehran guesthouse months ago killed Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh, The New York Times revealed on August 1. Unnamed sources told...
Flash Briefs
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
Op-eds
EU Would Aid Tehran’s Repression by Lifting Sanctions on Iranian Tech Firm
The European Union (EU) is reportedly contemplating the removal of sanctions on ArvanCloud, an Iranian internet technology company accused of facilitating regime censorship. This would enable ArvanCloud...
Policy Briefs
Iran has upped its cyberattacks: It’s time for Biden to strike back
Iran has dramatically stepped up its cyberattacks against the United States since Oct. 7, prompting little to no response from the White House. Like the rockets, drones and anti-ship missiles from Tehran’s...
Op-eds
Iranian reactions to the Islamic State’s suicide bombings in Kerman
On the anniversary of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force Commander Lt. General Qassaem Soleimani’s death on January 3rd, 2024, two explosions occurred in proximity of the Kerman Martyrs...
Op-eds
Israel and Ukraine Face Shared Cyber Threats
Russia is responsible for recent cyberattacks against Israel, a senior Ukrainian official told Politico on November 10. Victor Zhora, deputy chair of the State Service of Special...
Flash Briefs
Ten Reasons Why the Hostage Deal with Tehran Is a Disaster
The hostage deal warrants reassessment in light of these significant shortcomings.
Op-eds
Iran Denies Schoolgirls Were Poisoned Despite Overwhelming Evidence
Following an investigation, Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence announced on April 28 that no poisoning of schoolgirls has occurred in the country. Instead, the statement blamed unidentified...
Flash Briefs
Belgium Weighs Iran’s Hostage Swap Request, Convicted Diplomat for Aid Worker
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said on April 27 that his government is examining a request by Tehran to release convicted terrorist mastermind and jailed Iranian diplomat...
Flash Briefs
Iran Launches Cyberattack on Israeli University
Latest Developments Hackers working for Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security conducted a cyberattack against the Technion Institute, a leading Israeli biomedical and hi-tech research university,...
Flash Briefs
Washington Punishes Iranian Cyber Actors While Preparing to Enrich Regime
The U.S. Treasury Department issued two sets of sanctions against Iran in mid-September for its malicious cyber operations. While the sanctions and other corresponding U.S. government actions raise awareness...