Iran

Iran’s Border Wall: A Shield Against Terror? – OpEd

Iran’s recent decision to construct a 295 km wall along its border with Afghanistan is a stark reminder of the regional and global anxieties surrounding the rise of terrorism under Taliban rule. This wall is not just a physical barrier but a symbol of Iran’s growing concerns about the spread …

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Iran Update, August 19, 2024

The United States, Israel, and international mediators plan to continue ceasefire talks despite Hamas’ rejection of the latest ceasefire-hostage proposal. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli President Isaac Herzog, and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on August 19 to discuss the ceasefire-hostage …

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How a BRICS trio is staring down Israel

While Israel increasingly isolates itself on the international stage, BRICS members Iran, Russia, and China are quietly coordinating a full-spectrum effort to support Palestine diplomatically and militarily. How a BRICS trio is staring down Israel While Israel increasingly isolates itself on the international stage, BRICS members Iran, Russia, and China …

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Syria Today – 5 Pro-Iran Fighters Killed; US Troops Attacked

Our news round on Syria brings together the latest developments from the war-torn country, where a complex web of alliances and rivalries continues to fuel violence and instability. From the killing of pro-Iran fighters in a strike near the Iraqi border to clashes between Arab tribes and US-backed SDF forces …

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Luka in Beirut Without Meeting Nasrallah: Signs of Disagreement Under Russian Pressure

Russia is attempting to rehabilitate Assad’s image on a regional and international level, Syria TV says. European diplomatic sources informed the Syria TV website that Major General Hossam Luka, head of the Syrian regime’s General Intelligence Service, recently visited Lebanon. Unlike previous visits, Luke did not meet with the Secretary-General …

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Is Assad Leaving the “Axis of Resistance”

The Assad regime is clearly embarrassed, particularly since the start of the Gaza war, Adnan Ali writes in Syria TV. The war in Gaza has highlighted a gap within the axis of resistance led by the Syrian regime under Bashar al-Assad, which chose to distance itself from the axis’ approach …

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Iran Update, August 16, 2024

The United States and foreign mediators seem to be attempting to delay or indefinitely postpone an Iranian and Hezbollah attack targeting Israel by both threatening Iran and presenting a potential ceasefire-hostage agreement as an off-ramp from further regional escalation. Both the United States and Israel have signaled that a strike …

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Iran’s Plans For Region Were Interrupted By Haniyeh Killing – Analysis

Following the sudden death of Iran’s president, Ibrahim Raisi, the reformist politician Masoud Pezeshkian won the snap election to replace the hard-liner, a possible successor to supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Pezeshkian campaigned on a program of change, but not changing the system. He supports negotiating a nuclear deal with the …

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