by Armin Baldwin
Syria’s post-war reconstruction has Iran competing with Russia, China and Turkey. This is ironic, since Iran has invested so much blood and economic assistance that has provoked angry responses from ordinary Iranians.
Iran will make a place for itself in Syria, No Matter What the Cost
by Staff writer, SF
After nearly seven years of war, Syria has been torn apart. Aleppo, Homs and Hama, the country’s large cities, were targeted and efforts were made to change the demographic composition of Damascus and surrounding areas in order to facilitate the domestication of the capital.
Islamic Fundamentalism & Road Map to Defeat Daesh (ISIS)
Brussels – May 2016
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Impact of EU Policies in Syria
Contrary to Regime’s Claims, Iran Protests Continue
by Navid Felker
The People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) inside Iran report that while the Iranian regime claims that the turn of the year protests have ended, in truth, several protests are ongoing, especially by Iranian workers who continue to protest many issues, including non-payment of salaries. These protests cut across lines from agricultural workers, to mine employees, to retirees.
Controversy over the Telegram Messaging App Continues in Iran
by Saeed
Iran blocks access to most social networks and foreign news websites, and the Telegram app is the way Iranians access international news and opinions.
On February 19th, access to the Telegram app was disrupted, reported a number of Iranians across the country, after a night of clashes between protesting Gonabadi Sufis and the police.
U.S. promises action on Iran regime after UN resolution fails
by Navid Felker
The US has threatened to take solo action against Iran for failing to prevent Iranian-made weapons from being used by Yemen’s Houthi militia, after Russia vetoed action in the United Nations Security Council.
US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley told reporters on Monday: If Russia is going to continue to cover for Iran then the US and our partners need to take action on our own. If we’re not going to get action on the council then we have to take our own actions.”
Iran Raises the Stakes in Syria
by Atousa Pilger
The UN Security Council that demanded a 20-day truce in Syria, after a wave of airstrikes, quickly adopted a resolution and shelling raised the death toll of a week of bombing in the area to 500, including women and children.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Blames “Enemy Plot” as Workers Protest Unpaid Wages
by Staff writer, SF
In the southwestern province of Khuzestan, Iranian workers have gone on strike to protest their labor conditions at a steel-making company in Ahvaz. At the Haft Tapeh sugar cane plantation in Shush, workers are also striking. As well, workers for the Tehran Metro rapid transit system are on strike.
NCRI Reports on Iran’s Spyware, Available for Smartphones Worldwide
by Atousa Pilger
The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), considered to be the Iranian regime’s largest opposition group, recently published a report entitled, “Iran: Cyber Repression”. The NCRI’s research reveals that there are hundreds of smartphone apps that the Iranian regime is currently using to spy on its own citizens. Shockingly, many of these apps are available at Apple’s App Store, Google Play and GitHub.com, making users around the world vulnerable.
Release Iran Settlement Documents to Answer the $1.7 Billion Question
by Staff writer, SF
The Washington Post’s Glenn Kessler is one of the leading Washington correspondents, who has earned respect from Democrats and Republicans. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice called him her favorite reporter. He runs the Post’s Fact-Checker blog for the past several years, where he has corrected his own mistakes when he’s been wrong.
