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Containing Iranian Influence

by Azita Carlson

When the outgoing Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri return to Beirut, the Iran-backed Hezbollah and its ally President Michel Aoun will not be allowed to continue their lies about Hariri being kidnapped by Saudi Arabia.

If they attempt to complain to the UN’s Security Council, they will be asked to provide credible evidence and implement international resolutions.

Iran Regime-Backed Hezbollah, the Biggest Threat to Security in the Region

Staff writer, SF

Iran-backed Hezbollah is the biggest threat to security in the region. Bahrain’s foreign minister stated on Sunday.

Ahmed Al Khalifa remarked during an emergency meeting of Arab League foreign ministers in Cairo to talk over ways to combat Iran regime’s interference in the affairs of Arab countries.

UK Prepares to Pay £400 Million Ransom to Iran to Free UK Aid Worker

by Armin Baldwin

The British Government is preparing to pay a ransom of over £400 million pounds to the Iranian Regime in order to free a wrongfully jailed British charity worker.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a project manager with the Thomson Reuters Foundation, was sentenced to five years in jail in September 2016 on the bogus charge of attempting to overthrow the Regime and spying for a foreign power.

Iranian Regime Tries to Cover Devastating Reality of Earthquake Disaster

by Navid  Felker

In the aftermath of the horrific tragedy that struck Iran late on Sunday, the Iranian regime has all but abandoned the people that need help urgently. After the devastating earthquake hit the country, the Iranian government, bar a few sympathetic tweets, has failed to react appropriately. Instead, it is trying to cover up the reality of the devastation and is trying to suppress the demonstrations that are taking place in solidarity of all those affected.

Iran Regime’s Factions War Over Relationship With Europe

by Azita Carlson

Rival factions in the Iranian Regime are reportedly divided over their relationship towards European countries, including the opening of a new EU office in Tehran.

As the US prepares to impose additional sanctions on the Regime or walk away from the 2015 nuclear deal altogether, Europe (especially France) has been attempting to find the middle ground i.e. keeping the US in the pact, so that European trade deals aren’t scuppered, and advocating for a stricter, more regulated deal.

Consequences of a War Between Saudi Arabia and Iran

by Navid Felker

Tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia are reaching new heights. Saudi Arabia has now set its targets on Iran’s ally Hezbollah. Many say that military conflict is imminent.

The disputes between the two nations are deep-rooted and have been going on for years. It is based on political, economic and sectarian rivalry. Iran is resentful of Saudi Arabia’s role in the loss of shares in the energy market when sanctions were reimposed.

British Politicians Endanger Case of Iranian-British Woman in Jail

by Armin Baldwin

British woman Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s life has been put in danger following careless remarks made by politicians in the United Kingdom. Boris Johnson and Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and the environment secretary, have both spoken publicly about Zaghari-Ratcliffe and there are great concerns that their comments will be used against her by Iranian authorities. The 38-year old British-Iranian woman has been unfairly jailed in the notorious Evin prison in the Iranian capital.

Iran: “Islamic Revolutionary Guards Octopus of Death”

by Navid  Felker

The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corpse (IRGC) has encroached on Iran’s economy and is involved in massive plundering.

Al-Arabiya TV on November 13 in a program called “Death Production” resembled the IRGC to an Octopus which plays various roles in supporting death groups in the countries of the region.

Iran Is the Biggest Threat to the Middle East

Staff writer, SF

The Iranian Regime is one of the biggest threats to peace and security in the Middle East. This has been true since the 1979 Islamic Revolutions in which the Supreme Leader and the mullahs stole power from the people and it remains true to this day.

Foreign Policy on Iran Must Be All-Encompassing

by Atousa Pilger

President of the United States Donald Trump has voiced his opinion about Iran and the disastrous nuclear agreement since he took office. In fact, even before taking office Trump has not been subtle about his contempt for the Iranian regime’s belligerence.