The U.S. administration seems intent on resuming implementation of the 2015 JCPOA to address the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program. President Biden’s team will be buffeted by tensions between those advocating engagement and those advocating confrontation with Tehran.
Read More »Iran-Backed Militias Move Weapons to IS Tunnels in Syria: Report
Iran-backed militias, known as Fatemioon in Syria, have begun moving their weapons, ammunition, and rockets to the underground tunnels previously dug by the Islamic State (IS), a report said.
Read More »Iran’s supreme leader demands US action, not talk on nuclear deal
As the new administration tries to revive diplomacy with Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that “words and promises are no good.” Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that his country wants action, not “talk and promises” from the United States as the new administration seeks to rejoin …
Read More »Iran’s use of Iraq as a missile base: Threats and logistics – analysis
Tensions with Iran appear underpinned by similar discussions about deterrence Iran could move up to 200 long-range missiles to Iraq, a report noted earlier this week, a move that would be designed to put in place missiles that could reach Israel. The reason Iran might do this is to prevent …
Read More »In signal to Iran, Israel, US begin developing Arrow-4 missile defense system
The Arrow system serves as the upper layer of Israel’s multi-tier missile defense array and is aimed to protect Israel’s skies from long-range missiles. In the face of Iran’s continued development of long-range ballistic missiles capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, the Defense Ministry announced on Thursday that it has …
Read More »US, EU-3 move toward Israel on Iran – but is it far enough?
If Iran can legally get to the nuclear weapon threshold with no limits in 2030, then the whole game could eventually be up. The joint US-EU-3 (Britain, France and Germany) statement issued on Thursday night moved both major parties closer to Israel in their positions on Iran in significant ways. …
Read More »Cities and towns of eastern Ghouta | Iranians expand their influence purchasing real estate, and regime confiscates hundreds of properties by “provisional seizure” decision
SOHR sources from inside eastern Ghouta say that members of the branch “277”, known as “Military Security”, have seized hundreds of apartments, shops and farms again in several areas in eastern Ghouta, under the decision of “provisional seizure.”
Read More »Iran begins joint naval exercise with Russia in Indian Ocean
India will also join the defense maneuver, according to the Iranian navy. The Iranian military began a naval drill with Indian and Russian forces on Tuesday.
Read More »Iran denies involvement in Erbil rocket strike
The Iranian Foreign Ministry said attempts to blame Tehran for the attack are “suspicious.” Iran’s government Tuesday denied involvement in Monday night’s rocket strike that killed one person and injured nine in Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Read More »Amid endless exercises, Iran begins naval drill with Russia
Tehran has been seeking to step up military cooperation with Beijing and Moscow amid regional tensions with the United States. Iran’s armed forces on Tuesday launched a joint naval drill with Russia in the north of the Indian Ocean designed to “enhance security” of maritime trade, state television reported.
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