by Saeed
The US has expanded its economic campaign against Iran by imposing sanctions on airlines that are transporting troops, weapons and money to Syria to keep dictator Bashar Assad in power and Lebanon to keep the region embroiled in war.
On May 24, the Trump administration sanctioned the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) private airline, Mahan Air, which is said to be one of the main air links for Iran’s proxy forces. It is already blacklisted by the US and most of Europe.
by Staff writer, SF
The Lebanese Prime Minister has criticized a high-ranking Iranian general for comments that he recently made praising Iran-backed groups in Lebanon for gains that they made in the country’s parliamentary elections in May.
Saad Hariri told journalists on Monday that the comments made by Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran’s Quds Force, were “regrettable”. He added that Iranian interference in Lebanon’s internal affairs was not in the interests of Iran, Lebanon, or the Middle East.
by Armin Baldwin
The Iranian Regime is currently facing many challenges, from the US’s withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal to looming US sanctions that could also affect Iran’s trade with other nations to attacks on its military bases in Syria from Israel.
by Navid Felker
Almost a month ago to the day, US President Donald announced his decision to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), or the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. He said that the Iranian regime is “the leading state sponsor of terror” and highlighted that it is exporting missiles that could cause great damage across the region. Trump also pointed to the conflicts across the Middle East that Iran is fuelling and reminded everyone that the regime is supporting terrorist proxies such as Al Qaeda, the Taliban, Hezbollah and Hamas.
by Azita Carlson
Iran’s quest for regional hegemony is now heading towards the Golan border, but its success and progress will depend largely on Russia. Russia, as well as providing air cover, is also a deterrent against Israel.
The Iran threat is growing and many of the leaders in the Middle East are growing increasingly concerned about the Iranian regime’s next move, especially now that the United States is exiting the 2015 nuclear deal.
by Staff writer, SF
Currently several governments from around the world are working hard to preserve the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal and asking the five world powers (China, the United Kingdom, Russia, France and Germany) not to pull out, as the US did on May 8.
by Saeed
The Iranian Regime was shocked by Donald Trump’s announcement that he would withdraw the US from the 2015 nuclear deal signed between Iran and six world powers, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
PRESS RELEASES
JUNE 5, 2018
Introduction
Thank you for inviting me to speak today, Mark. It’s a pleasure to be here at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD). We greatly appreciate your insight and ideas.
by Atousa Pilger
The Iranian Regime and the Syrian dictatorship have two main goals: keep Bashar Assad in power and maintain an extensive Iranian military presence in Syria. The US’s latest proposal, however, hits right in the middle. They want to make Assad’s rule conditional on expelling Iran from Syria.
by Navid Felker
Last month, US President Donald Trump announced his decision to pull the United States out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. He had threatened to do so since before even taking office, but he finally did it. In his announcement speech, he justified his decision by listing a whole host of belligerent acts that the Iranian regime has carried out or is involved with.
