Just a year ago, the Islamic Republic was on the offensive as it used its proxies to launch coordinated attacks on Israel from six fronts to demonstrate the extent of its regional influence. Now, the momentum...
"The recent terrorist activities in Syria are part of a plot by the Israeli regime and the US to undermine regional security,” IRNA claimed.
Now that Damascus has lost Aleppo, it is clear the regime is not stable. However, the regime will need all the help it can get from Iraq and the Gulf, as well as its allies in Iran and Russia.
Many wheels are in motion in Syria, which could leave Kurds and other minorities exposed.
Anti-Assad Islamists Launch Massive Operation: Thousands of fighters from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a Sunni Islamist group previously known as Jabhat al-Nusra, Al Qaeda’s...
Up until several days ago, the Syrian regime believed its backers in Moscow and Tehran could keep it safe.
Biden Signals Renewed Push for Gaza Deal in Coming Days: Following Israel’s truce with Hezbollah on November 27, Hamas officials expressed willingness to revive ceasefire and...
Trump’s Maximum Pressure 2.0 Should Designate All Significant Iranian Firms, Including Senior Leaders and Board Members
U.S. discomfort over Turkish support for Hamas has reached a new threshold in the wake of reports that the Iran-backed terrorist organization is moving its headquarters from Qatar to Turkey, which is a...
Israeli military technology has showcased its effectiveness during more than a year of conflict, and other countries have taken notice. On November 14, Greek officials revealed that Athens was seeking...
Turkey’s authoritarian leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan was premature in his optimism at the re-election of Donald Trump. Erdogan is convinced that his existing relationship with Trump, will...
This is noteworthy because Qatar has positioned itself as a nation capable of simultaneously hosting extremists and terrorists while maintaining close ties with Western powers.
Kurdish-Held Northeast Syria Faces Electricity, Water Crisis: Turkish strikes in northeast Syria have left more than 1 million people in northeast Syria without access to electricity...
Iranian state media initially did not provide many details of the meeting, except that they discussed “various issues.”
The Trump Administration Should Make Strong Demands of Turkey: Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan feels he has reason to be optimistic about the outcome of the U.S. elections. Like many,...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan feels he has reason to be optimistic. He was bracing for the election of Vice President Kamala Harris. In his estimation, that would have been...
Israel has eliminated the leaders of both groups, but they have vowed to carry on the war
Russia and Iran Connect Banking System: Iran and Russia have begun linking their banking systems to allow Iranians to use their bank cards in Russia — an apparent effort to blunt the impact of Western sanctions on both countries.
High-level meetings in Tehran signal deepening Iran-Iraq security cooperation, while Iran simultaneously advances its regional agenda through talks with Turkey, Russia, and Lebanon.
Under the president’s watch, it would be difficult, if not impossible, to describe any foreign policy portfolio that has furthered the country’s national interest.