Saeed Ghasseminejad

Freedom for Iran: Learning From U.S. Support for Polish Anti-Communists in the 1980s

Snapback Sanctions Against Iran: Will Donald Trump Play His Ace?

Iran is in a vulnerable position. President Trump should seize the moment to sink Iranian oil revenues and force Tehran to dismantle its nuclear program.

Iran Rebuilding Missile Sites Targeted by Israel During Extensive Air Strikes

Missile Sites Under Reconstruction: Iran has reportedly begun to rebuild key missile production sites targeted by Israel during the June conflict that saw extensive Israeli and...

Iran’s Supreme Leader Rejects Negotiations Over Country’s Nuclear Program as Snapback Deadline Looms

Khamenei Rejects Talks: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected direct talks with the United States over the future of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program,...

UN Security Council Nixes Resolution to Halt Reimposition of Sanctions Against Iran

Sanctions on Iran Set To Return: The 15-member UN Security Council voted on September 19 against a resolution to halt the imminent reimposition of UN sanctions against Iran, known as “snapback.” Only...

With Snapback of UN Sanctions Pending, Tehran Continues To Export Oil

Tehran continues to export oil and acquire new customers despite approaching deadlines for the snapback of United Nations sanctions. Although Iranian oil exports reached their lowest level of the year...

The West must back Reza Pahlavi’s Iran transition plan

Reza Pahlavi and his team guarantee renewal. The West must recognize and support it, as the first Iranian-designed road map with broad public support and input.

E3 Triggers ‘Snapback’ Mechanism to Reimpose UN Sanctions on Iran

‘Snapback’ Process Initiated: The United Kingdom, France, and Germany — collectively known as the E3 — triggered the “snapback” mechanism on August 28 to begin the process...

Iran and Terrorism: Empty Gestures or Genuine Change?

In a world grappling with persistent threats of terrorism and financial crimes, the international community must not be swayed by superficial gestures. While Tehran’s recent ratification of...

‘Iran-Linked Individuals’: IAEA Chief Protected by 24/7 Security Detail After Threat From Tehran

Grossi Under Protection: Following a threat from Iran,the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has been the subject of round-the-clock protection...

Russia Drafts UNSC Resolution To Block Sanctions ‘Snapback’ Against Iran

Russia Circulates Draft To Block Renewed Sanctions on Iran: Russia has reportedly drafted a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution that would delay the decision to reimpose sanctions...

‘Your Aggression Will Not Be Tolerated’: Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador Over Attacks on Jewish Community Targets

2 Attacks Linked to Iran: Australia announced the expulsion of Iran’s ambassador in Canberra as well as its designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist...

Behind Khamenei’s post-war shake up: Salvaging the remains of the ‘Axis of Resistance’

In the post-war era, the power players are no longer focused solely on succession; they are now deeply invested in survival in the post-Islamic Republic era as well.

Iran Refusing Inspections of Nuclear Sites as Senior IAEA Official Concludes Visit to Tehran

First Meeting With IAEA Since June War: The Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Massimo Aparo, has departed from Tehran after conducting the...

Trump Administration Fails to Halt Iran’s Oil Exports

The Trump administration came into power promising to reduce Iran’s oil exports to 100,000 barrels per day. It has so far failed to deliver on that promise. Early data by TankerTrackers indicate that...

U.S. Sanctions Extensive Shipping Network in Largest Iran-Related Action Since 2018

Latest Developments Massive Iran Sanctions: The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the State Department have designated over 50 individuals and entities, as well as...

Despite war and sanctions, Iran’s oil exports surge

“Maximum pressure” ought to mean “maximum pressure.” Yet despite sanctions and war, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s oil exports continued to surge in the first six months of 2025. No...

‘They Are After Your Religion and Your Knowledge’: Khamenei Accuses West of Using Nuclear Concerns to Undermine Islamic Republic

Excuses for Confrontation: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accused Western countries of confronting the Islamic Republic itself under the pretext of concern over...

Iran Tests Satellite Launch Vehicle for First Time Since War With Israel

Iran Tests Satellite Carrier Rocket: Iran conducted a test of a space launch vehicle (SLV) on July 21 for the first time since the 12-Day War with Israel in June, launching its...

French Foreign Minister Warns UN Snapback Sanctions Against Iran Will Be Applied Absent Nuclear Agreement by End of August

Snapback Deadline Announced: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has pledged to activate the UN sanctions snapback mechanism at the end of August if no agreement is reached...