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The Iran-Iraq War: Dark Moments In Our History And The Importance Of Remembrance

by Satgin Hamrah June 14, 2019

Tehran 2019: City On Edge, Iranians In Anticipation

by Fariba Amini June 4, 2019

An Attack On Pro-Peace Iranian Americans And Civil Society

by Jamal Abdi May 26, 2019

Pentagon Approves Deployment Of Additional 1,000 Troops To Middle East – Statement

by Sputnik News June 17, 2019

Trump Not In Control Of Iran Policy, Should Perhaps Fire Bolton – EU Foreign Policy Chief’s Adviser

by RT June 17, 2019

Marouf Crafts Iran’s Upset Of VNL Champions Russia: FIVB Volleyball Nations League 2019

by FIVB June 17, 2019

Iran Can Be Trump’s Nemesis

by M. K. Bhadrakumar June 17, 2019

Did The B-Team Overplay Its Hand Against Iran?

by Tom Luongo June 16, 2019

Iran To Declare More Reduction In JCPOA Commitments On Monday

by Tasnim News June 16, 2019

U.S. Allows Iraq To Import Iranian Energy For Three More Months

by Reuters June 15, 2019

Tehran Summons British Ambassador Over UK’s Stance On Incident In Oman Gulf – Report

by Sputnik News June 15, 2019

As Trump Accuses Iran, He Has One Problem: His Own Credibility

by The New York Times June 15, 2019

UK: Corbyn Says No Evidence Of Iran Role In Attacks

by Middle East Monitor June 15, 2019

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The Iran-Iraq War: Dark Moments In Our History And The Importance Of Remembrance

by Satgin Hamrah 3 days ago

Switzerland Planning To Establish Financial Channel For Medicine In Iran

by IRNA June 14, 2019

Japanese Tanker Owner Denies Ship Hit By Mine, Says Crew Saw “Flying Objects” Before Attack

by Zero Hedge June 14, 2019

US Releases “Smoking Gun” Video Of Iran’s Navy Handling Mine On Tanker Hull

by Zero Hedge June 14, 2019

Trump Admin Aims To Kill Historic Talks And Strangle Iran With Evidence-Free Accusations

by Ben Norton June 14, 2019

Warnings of Effort to ‘Maneuver the US Into a War’ as Trump Officials Rush to Blame Iran for Attacks on Gulf Tankers

by Jake Johnson June 13, 2019

Khamenei To Japanese Prime Minister: Trump Not Worthy Of Exchanging Messages With

by Press TV June 13, 2019

And There It Is…US Blames Iran For Tanker Attacks, Says Tehran “Trying To Interrupt Flow Of Oil”

by Zero Hedge June 13, 2019

‘We Are Arming A Street Thug’: US Lawmakers Denounce Weapons Sales To Saudi Arabia

by Middle East Eye June 13, 2019

Upcoming Russian-American-Israeli Meeting In Jerusalem: Iran And Syria On The Table

by Elijah J. Magnier June 12, 2019

UAE Wants To Be ‘Second Israel’ In The Middle East: Zarif

by Middle East Monitor June 12, 2019

Iranians Boycott Ride-Hailing App After Hijab Controversy

by Al Jazeera June 12, 2019

Bolton Accuses Iran Of Trying To Get Access to Venezuela’s Uranium Riches

by Sputnik News June 11, 2019

Iranians Under Sanctions Decry Funds For Allies

by Kourosh Ziabari June 11, 2019

Iran Frees Detained Lebanese Businessman

by Al Jazeera June 11, 2019

Trump Is Not Extricating Himself on Iran. He Is Being ‘Dug in’

by Alastair Crooke June 11, 2019

Trump, Japanese Premier Abe Discuss Iran During Phone Call

by RFE/RL June 11, 2019

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Mediatory Mission To Tehran Hangs In The Balance

by M. K. Bhadrakumar June 10, 2019

The Suspicious Twitter Network Trolling For Regime Change In Iran

by Mother Jones June 10, 2019

Zarif: Those Waging ‘Economic War’ Against Iran Can’t Expect To Remain Safe

by Middle East Eye June 10, 2019

History, Politics,

The Iran-Iraq War: Dark Moments In Our History And The Importance Of Remembrance

by Satgin HamrahJune 14, 2019

Studying moments in history allows us to make sense of not only our past as individuals and societies but our present as well. This includes...

Politics,

Tehran 2019: City On Edge, Iranians In Anticipation

by Fariba AminiJune 4, 2019

May this year was a very pleasant time in Tehran when it comes to the weather. The abundant rain had cleared the pollution for a...

Politics,

An Attack On Pro-Peace Iranian Americans And Civil Society

by Jamal AbdiMay 26, 2019

This Memorial Day weekend, the forces working towards war with Iran launched a propaganda attack against NIAC, our allies, Iranian-American analysts, and even Iranian-American political candidates...

Politics,

Iran Can Be Trump’s Nemesis

by M. K. BhadrakumarJune 17, 2019

What a coincidence that a leaked document from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) just exposed that the chemical weapons attack in Douma, Syria...

Politics,

Did The B-Team Overplay Its Hand Against Iran?

by Tom LuongoJune 16, 2019

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has a term of endearment for Iran’s enemies, “The B-Team.” The “B-Team” consists of U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton,...

Politics,

As Trump Accuses Iran, He Has One Problem: His Own Credibility

by The New York TimesJune 15, 2019

“Trump’s credibility is about as solid as a snake oil salesman”

Politics,

7 Reasons To Be Highly Skeptical Of The Gulf Of Oman Incident

by Caitlin JohnstoneJune 15, 2019

In a move that surprised exactly zero people, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has wasted no time scrambling to blame Iran for damage done to two sea vessels in...

Politics,

Trump Admin Aims To Kill Historic Talks And Strangle Iran With Evidence-Free Accusations

by Ben NortonJune 14, 2019

Since entering office, the Donald Trump administration has been itching for a war on Iran. And it may have found an excuse to justify an...

Politics,

Upcoming Russian-American-Israeli Meeting In Jerusalem: Iran And Syria On The Table

by Elijah J. MagnierJune 12, 2019

This month of June, the National Security Advisors of Russia, the US, and Israel, Nikolay Patrushev, John Bolton and Meir Ben-Shabbat, respectively, are expected to...

Life, Politics,

Iranians Under Sanctions Decry Funds For Allies

by Kourosh ZiabariJune 11, 2019

People of Iran took to the streets earlier this month to participate in demonstrations marking Jerusalem Day. Falling on the last Friday of the holy...

Politics,

Trump Is Not Extricating Himself on Iran. He Is Being ‘Dug in’

by Alastair CrookeJune 11, 2019

Little doubt: it was intentional, a tactical ploy. Trump initially appeared to distance himself from the hawkishness of his team on Iran, by saying that...

Politics,

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Mediatory Mission To Tehran Hangs In The Balance

by M. K. BhadrakumarJune 10, 2019

With two days to go for the arrival of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tehran on a peace mission to promote US-Iran talks, a...

Media,

Fake MEK Persona Has Been Getting Published By Right-Wing Outlets

by The InterceptJune 10, 2019

Heshmat Alavi is a persona run by a team of people from the political wing of the MEK. This is not and has never been a real person.

Business, Politics,

Zarif Calls For ‘Elimination’ Of Dollar To Stop US ‘Economic Terrorism’

by Sputnik NewsJune 9, 2019

Tensions between Iran and the United States have been simmering since Washington decided to withdraw from the 2015 nuclear deal in May 2018 and reinstated...

Politics,

Tulsi Gabbard Pushes No War Agenda – And The Media Is Out To Kill Her Chances

by Philip GiraldiJune 7, 2019

Voters looking ahead to 2020 are being bombarded with soundbites from the twenty plus Democratic would-be candidates. That Joe Biden is apparently leading the pack...

Politics,

The US Is Waging A Quiet Scientific War Against Iran

by Ivan KesićJune 6, 2019

Science diplomacy has long been recognized as one of the most powerful reconciliation tools and has a proven track record in building bridges and helping...

Politics,

The Trump Administration’s Iran Fiasco

by John LimbertJune 5, 2019

Until recently, what passed for “Iran policy” in the Trump administration originated in the president’s obsession with his predecessor. If President Barack Obama was going...

Politics,

Do Trump’s Hawks Speak For Trump?

by Pat BuchananJune 5, 2019

For a president who won his office by denouncing the Middle East wars into which George W. Bush and Barack Obama plunged the nation, Donald...

Politics,

That Kushner Interview Was Not Just Ignorant. It Was Racist.

by Muhammad ShehadaJune 5, 2019

The current U.S. peace team in the Middle East, guided by Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, is unprecedented in its open and shameless ignorance.

Politics,

Bipartisan Support For Trump’s Aggressive Iran Policy Reveals The Hollowness Of Russiagate

by Whitney WebbJune 5, 2019

While Russia serves as a useful “boogeyman” for promoting militaristic policies, the odd moments when those same policies actually benefit Russia.

Politics,

So Much For “Maximum Pressure”

by SlateJune 4, 2019

The Trump administration wanted to bring Iran to its knees. But the president is the one who’s caving.

Politics,

Japan Moves Up Mediation On Iran Nuclear Issue

by M. K. BhadrakumarJune 4, 2019

The reports from Tokyo indicate that the dates for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s state visit to Iran have been firmed up — June 12-14. Abe will have...

Politics,

I Drove Across The Country To Intern For NIAC, Here’s Why

by Ethan AzadJune 3, 2019

My parents never wanted me to get involved in politics. “Forget about it. Live your life and be happy,” (“Bi-khial, zendegiye khodeto bekon, shad bash”)...

Politics,

The Most Powerful Arab Ruler Isn’t M.B.S. It’s M.B.Z.

by The New York TimesJune 2, 2019

Prince Mohammed bin Zayed grew the U.A.E.’s power by following America’s lead. He now has an increasingly bellicose agenda of his own. And Trump seems to be following him.

Politics,

The Limits Of American Destructiveness

by Dmitry OrlovJune 1, 2019

US foreign policy has always been directed at wrecking anything that wasn’t deemed sufficiently American and replacing it with something more acceptable—especially if that something...

Politics,

Russia Has More In Common With Israel Than Meets The Eye

by M. K. BhadrakumarMay 31, 2019

The rocky partnership between Russia and Iran in the Syrian conflict is entering a turbulent period. The unprecedented US-Russia-Israel security summit due to take place in Jerusalem...

Human Rights,

Iranians Feel Brunt Of US Sanctions With Their Skin

by Press TVMay 30, 2019

Ordinary Iranians are struggling to keep up with soaring prices of essential goods because of US sanctions, but a group of patients feel the excruciating...

Politics,

Western Countries And Russia’s Hypocrisy Over Iran’s Nuclear Program And Its People

by Mohammad AlaMay 30, 2019

Western countries, Russia, and to a lesser degree, China have taken advantage of weaker nations and abused their power because they have nuclear bombs. Western...

Politics,

Trump Makes Big-Time Overture To Iran

by M. K. BhadrakumarMay 29, 2019

The extraordinary remarks on Iran made by the US President Donald Trump at his joint press conference with his host Japanese PM Shinzo Abe in...

History, Politics,

Déjà Vu: When Iran Confronted The US In The Strait Of Hormuz

by Elijah J. MagnierMay 29, 2019

“We are going to intercept and stop all oil exports from the (Middle East) region if we are prevented from exporting our oil. We shall...

Politics,

Moscow’s Options In The Wake Of A US Military Confrontation With Iran

by Abdolrasool DivsallarMay 28, 2019

As US-Iran tensions are changing course beyond JCPOA and towards a possible military confrontation, the Russian factor is becoming more crucial. Russia's Middle East policy...

Politics,

Bolton’s Trap: Iran Cast As A Nuclear Threat

by Alastair CrookeMay 28, 2019

President Putin was correct when he foresaw that the US actions which forced Iran towards default on the JCPOA would be quickly forgotten – as...

Politics,

Honor Veterans By Considering Alternatives To The Foreign Policy Status Quo

by Jerrod A. LaberMay 27, 2019

Washington has a bias for war.

News,

Pentagon Approves Deployment Of Additional 1,000 Troops To Middle East – Statement

by Sputnik NewsJune 17, 2019

US Acting Secretary of Defence Patrick Shanahan said in a statement on Monday that the Pentagon has authorized the deployment of approximately additional 1,000 troops...

News,

Trump Not In Control Of Iran Policy, Should Perhaps Fire Bolton – EU Foreign Policy Chief’s Adviser

by RTJune 17, 2019

US President Donald Trump does not appear to be in control of his own administration’s Iran policy and he should fire national security adviser John...

News,

Marouf Crafts Iran’s Upset Of VNL Champions Russia: FIVB Volleyball Nations League 2019

by FIVBJune 17, 2019

Lausanne, Switzerland, June 17, 2019 – Saeid Marouf ran Iran’s well-crafted offence to record their eighth win, along with Brazil in the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Nations League...

News,

Iran To Declare More Reduction In JCPOA Commitments On Monday

by Tasnim NewsJune 16, 2019

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) is going to issue an announcement on June 17 about a further halt to certain commitments under the...

News,

U.S. Allows Iraq To Import Iranian Energy For Three More Months

by ReutersJune 15, 2019

The United States has allowed Iraq to import Iranian gas for its power grid for another three months by extending a waiver to sanctions.

News,

Tehran Summons British Ambassador Over UK’s Stance On Incident In Oman Gulf – Report

by Sputnik NewsJune 15, 2019

On Friday, the UK Foreign Office accused Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of attacking tankers in the Gulf of Oman, adding that Tehran had...

News,

UK: Corbyn Says No Evidence Of Iran Role In Attacks

by Middle East MonitorJune 15, 2019

The leader of Britain’s opposition has said there is no “credible evidence” that Iran was responsible for attacks on two oil tankers on Friday, urging...

News,

Switzerland Planning To Establish Financial Channel For Medicine In Iran

by IRNAJune 14, 2019

Swiss ambassador to Tehran Markus Leitner emphasized that his country is seeking to establish and launch a financial communication channel in the field of pharmaceutical...

News,

Japanese Tanker Owner Denies Ship Hit By Mine, Says Crew Saw “Flying Objects” Before Attack

by Zero HedgeJune 14, 2019

For a moment on Thursday, it appeared that the US Navy had produced the 'smoking gun' to which Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had alluded during his...

News,

US Releases “Smoking Gun” Video Of Iran’s Navy Handling Mine On Tanker Hull

by Zero HedgeJune 14, 2019

In a perhaps positive sign that could slow the attempts of hawks within the administration to push for war over Thursday's mysterious attacks on two...

News,

Warnings of Effort to ‘Maneuver the US Into a War’ as Trump Officials Rush to Blame Iran for Attacks on Gulf Tankers

by Jake JohnsonJune 13, 2019

As Trump administration officials rushed to blame Iran for the reported attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, the timing...

News,

Khamenei To Japanese Prime Minister: Trump Not Worthy Of Exchanging Messages With

by Press TVJune 13, 2019

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei dismisses US President Donald Trump as a person not worthy of a response or a message,...

News,

And There It Is…US Blames Iran For Tanker Attacks, Says Tehran “Trying To Interrupt Flow Of Oil”

by Zero HedgeJune 13, 2019

Update 7: Ahead of comments to the UN Security Council (which will presumably block any action, with China and Russia backing Iran), unnamed officials are sharing...

News,

‘We Are Arming A Street Thug’: US Lawmakers Denounce Weapons Sales To Saudi Arabia

by Middle East EyeJune 13, 2019

The administration of US President Donald Trump declared an emergency last month to enable arms sales to Saudi Arabia without congressional oversight. The State Department...

News,

UAE Wants To Be ‘Second Israel’ In The Middle East: Zarif

by Middle East MonitorJune 12, 2019

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has stated that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is attempting to become the region’s “second Israel” by increasing its arms...

News,

Iranians Boycott Ride-Hailing App After Hijab Controversy

by Al JazeeraJune 12, 2019

A move to boycott a popular Iranian ride-hailing application has gained momentum among social media users in the country after a controversy over a female passenger's hijab, a...

News,

Bolton Accuses Iran Of Trying To Get Access to Venezuela’s Uranium Riches

by Sputnik NewsJune 11, 2019

Iran joined multiple other nations in condemning suspected US interference in Venezuela's affairs amid the bid by opposition leader Juan Guaido to proclaim himself the...

News,

Iran Frees Detained Lebanese Businessman

by Al JazeeraJune 11, 2019

US permanent resident Zakka, who was held for years in Iran, is freed and on his way back to Beirut, say officials.

News,

Trump, Japanese Premier Abe Discuss Iran During Phone Call

by RFE/RLJune 11, 2019

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to meet Iranian President Hassan Rohani and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei this week in the first visit...

News,

The Suspicious Twitter Network Trolling For Regime Change In Iran

by Mother JonesJune 10, 2019

A large influence network of coordinated fake accounts has been pushing an Iran regime change agenda targeting NIAC and other nonprofits.

News,

Zarif: Those Waging ‘Economic War’ Against Iran Can’t Expect To Remain Safe

by Middle East EyeJune 10, 2019

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned on Monday that those waging "economic war" against Tehran through US sanctions could not expect to "remain safe"....

News,

Iran Deports 100,000 Afghan Refugees Due To Sanctions

by Middle East MonitorJune 10, 2019

Afghan authorities announced that the Iranian government has deported at least 100,000 Afghan refugees from Iran, while 85,000 other refugees voluntarily returned to Afghanistan following...

News,

Iran Unveils New Air Defense Missile System (+Pictures And Video)

by Tasnim NewsJune 9, 2019

Iran’s Defense Ministry on Sunday unveiled a sophisticated air defense system capable of hitting several targets with homegrown ‘Sayyad-3’ missiles. In a ceremony in Tehran,...

News,

US Hits Iran With New Sanctions; Petrochemicals Targeted

by ABC NewsJune 7, 2019

The Trump administration on Friday hit Iran with new sanctions that target its largest petrochemical company for providing support to the Revolutionary Guard Corps.

News,

Former IAEA Deputy Chief: Iran’s Nuclear Scientists Are ‘The Best Of The Best’

by Tehran TimesJune 7, 2019

Olli Heinonen, a former deputy chief at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said on Thursday that Iran’s nuclear scientists are “the best of the...

News,

Trump: Iran Failing As A Nation, But US Could Turn That Around

by Middle East MonitorJune 6, 2019

Iran is failing as a nation after Washington imposed powerful sanctions last year, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday, adding that he could turn...

News,

US Troop Deployment Against Iran Likely To Destabilise Mideast – State Senator

by Sputnik NewsJune 6, 2019

The White House plan to deploy an additional 1,500 troops is based on false pretexts to spark a war with Iran and will only destabilise...

News,

Putin, Xi Support Iran Nuclear Deal; Oppose Venezuela Military Intervention

by Zero HedgeJune 5, 2019

During a three-day visit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his "best friend" Vladimir Putin in Russia, the leaders touted their strengthening relationship while establishing their...

News,

Mossad Fabricating Evidence Against Iran, Zarif Warns

by Tasnim NewsJune 5, 2019

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned against false flag operations by the Mossad, which linked Iran to the sabotage of four oil tankers off...

News,

US Seeks Russian Support On Iran At Key Israel Meeting

by Middle East MonitorJune 5, 2019

The United States believes Russia may be more amenable than in the past to addressing US and Israeli concerns about Iran’s influence, including in Syria,...

History, Politics,

The Iran-Iraq War: Dark Moments In Our History And The Importance Of Remembrance

by Satgin HamrahJune 14, 2019

Studying moments in history allows us to make sense of not only our past as individuals and societies but our present as well. This includes...

Politics,

Tehran 2019: City On Edge, Iranians In Anticipation

by Fariba AminiJune 4, 2019

May this year was a very pleasant time in Tehran when it comes to the weather. The abundant rain had cleared the pollution for a...

Politics,

An Attack On Pro-Peace Iranian Americans And Civil Society

by Jamal AbdiMay 26, 2019

This Memorial Day weekend, the forces working towards war with Iran launched a propaganda attack against NIAC, our allies, Iranian-American analysts, and even Iranian-American political candidates...

Politics,

Iran Can Be Trump’s Nemesis

by M. K. BhadrakumarJune 17, 2019

What a coincidence that a leaked document from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) just exposed that the chemical weapons attack in Douma, Syria...

Politics,

Did The B-Team Overplay Its Hand Against Iran?

by Tom LuongoJune 16, 2019

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has a term of endearment for Iran’s enemies, “The B-Team.” The “B-Team” consists of U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton,...

Politics,

As Trump Accuses Iran, He Has One Problem: His Own Credibility

by The New York TimesJune 15, 2019

“Trump’s credibility is about as solid as a snake oil salesman”

Politics,

7 Reasons To Be Highly Skeptical Of The Gulf Of Oman Incident

by Caitlin JohnstoneJune 15, 2019

In a move that surprised exactly zero people, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has wasted no time scrambling to blame Iran for damage done to two sea vessels in...

Politics,

Trump Admin Aims To Kill Historic Talks And Strangle Iran With Evidence-Free Accusations

by Ben NortonJune 14, 2019

Since entering office, the Donald Trump administration has been itching for a war on Iran. And it may have found an excuse to justify an...

Politics,

Upcoming Russian-American-Israeli Meeting In Jerusalem: Iran And Syria On The Table

by Elijah J. MagnierJune 12, 2019

This month of June, the National Security Advisors of Russia, the US, and Israel, Nikolay Patrushev, John Bolton and Meir Ben-Shabbat, respectively, are expected to...

Life, Politics,

Iranians Under Sanctions Decry Funds For Allies

by Kourosh ZiabariJune 11, 2019

People of Iran took to the streets earlier this month to participate in demonstrations marking Jerusalem Day. Falling on the last Friday of the holy...

Politics,

Trump Is Not Extricating Himself on Iran. He Is Being ‘Dug in’

by Alastair CrookeJune 11, 2019

Little doubt: it was intentional, a tactical ploy. Trump initially appeared to distance himself from the hawkishness of his team on Iran, by saying that...

Politics,

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Mediatory Mission To Tehran Hangs In The Balance

by M. K. BhadrakumarJune 10, 2019

With two days to go for the arrival of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tehran on a peace mission to promote US-Iran talks, a...

Media,

Fake MEK Persona Has Been Getting Published By Right-Wing Outlets

by The InterceptJune 10, 2019

Heshmat Alavi is a persona run by a team of people from the political wing of the MEK. This is not and has never been a real person.

Business, Politics,

Zarif Calls For ‘Elimination’ Of Dollar To Stop US ‘Economic Terrorism’

by Sputnik NewsJune 9, 2019

Tensions between Iran and the United States have been simmering since Washington decided to withdraw from the 2015 nuclear deal in May 2018 and reinstated...

Politics,

Tulsi Gabbard Pushes No War Agenda – And The Media Is Out To Kill Her Chances

by Philip GiraldiJune 7, 2019

Voters looking ahead to 2020 are being bombarded with soundbites from the twenty plus Democratic would-be candidates. That Joe Biden is apparently leading the pack...

Politics,

The US Is Waging A Quiet Scientific War Against Iran

by Ivan KesićJune 6, 2019

Science diplomacy has long been recognized as one of the most powerful reconciliation tools and has a proven track record in building bridges and helping...

Politics,

The Trump Administration’s Iran Fiasco

by John LimbertJune 5, 2019

Until recently, what passed for “Iran policy” in the Trump administration originated in the president’s obsession with his predecessor. If President Barack Obama was going...

Politics,

Do Trump’s Hawks Speak For Trump?

by Pat BuchananJune 5, 2019

For a president who won his office by denouncing the Middle East wars into which George W. Bush and Barack Obama plunged the nation, Donald...

Politics,

That Kushner Interview Was Not Just Ignorant. It Was Racist.

by Muhammad ShehadaJune 5, 2019

The current U.S. peace team in the Middle East, guided by Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, is unprecedented in its open and shameless ignorance.

Politics,

Bipartisan Support For Trump’s Aggressive Iran Policy Reveals The Hollowness Of Russiagate

by Whitney WebbJune 5, 2019

While Russia serves as a useful “boogeyman” for promoting militaristic policies, the odd moments when those same policies actually benefit Russia.

Politics,

So Much For “Maximum Pressure”

by SlateJune 4, 2019

The Trump administration wanted to bring Iran to its knees. But the president is the one who’s caving.

Politics,

Japan Moves Up Mediation On Iran Nuclear Issue

by M. K. BhadrakumarJune 4, 2019

The reports from Tokyo indicate that the dates for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s state visit to Iran have been firmed up — June 12-14. Abe will have...

Politics,

I Drove Across The Country To Intern For NIAC, Here’s Why

by Ethan AzadJune 3, 2019

My parents never wanted me to get involved in politics. “Forget about it. Live your life and be happy,” (“Bi-khial, zendegiye khodeto bekon, shad bash”)...

Politics,

The Most Powerful Arab Ruler Isn’t M.B.S. It’s M.B.Z.

by The New York TimesJune 2, 2019

Prince Mohammed bin Zayed grew the U.A.E.’s power by following America’s lead. He now has an increasingly bellicose agenda of his own. And Trump seems to be following him.

Politics,

The Limits Of American Destructiveness

by Dmitry OrlovJune 1, 2019

US foreign policy has always been directed at wrecking anything that wasn’t deemed sufficiently American and replacing it with something more acceptable—especially if that something...

Politics,

Russia Has More In Common With Israel Than Meets The Eye

by M. K. BhadrakumarMay 31, 2019

The rocky partnership between Russia and Iran in the Syrian conflict is entering a turbulent period. The unprecedented US-Russia-Israel security summit due to take place in Jerusalem...

Human Rights,

Iranians Feel Brunt Of US Sanctions With Their Skin

by Press TVMay 30, 2019

Ordinary Iranians are struggling to keep up with soaring prices of essential goods because of US sanctions, but a group of patients feel the excruciating...

Politics,

Western Countries And Russia’s Hypocrisy Over Iran’s Nuclear Program And Its People

by Mohammad AlaMay 30, 2019

Western countries, Russia, and to a lesser degree, China have taken advantage of weaker nations and abused their power because they have nuclear bombs. Western...

Politics,

Trump Makes Big-Time Overture To Iran

by M. K. BhadrakumarMay 29, 2019

The extraordinary remarks on Iran made by the US President Donald Trump at his joint press conference with his host Japanese PM Shinzo Abe in...

History, Politics,

Déjà Vu: When Iran Confronted The US In The Strait Of Hormuz

by Elijah J. MagnierMay 29, 2019

“We are going to intercept and stop all oil exports from the (Middle East) region if we are prevented from exporting our oil. We shall...

Politics,

Moscow’s Options In The Wake Of A US Military Confrontation With Iran

by Abdolrasool DivsallarMay 28, 2019

As US-Iran tensions are changing course beyond JCPOA and towards a possible military confrontation, the Russian factor is becoming more crucial. Russia's Middle East policy...

Politics,