A virus more dangerous than STUXNET is lurking within Iran’s halls of power. My latest article describes this virus and talks about its consequences. >>>

It would follow that if a peaceful solution to the Syria crisis is to be found, all sides have to be involved, including Iran. But

Iran’s leadership may be hoping that Beijing and Moscow will step in and help it with the West. But will they? My latest article tries

Clearly, the best outcome for the P5+1 is one in which they convince Khamenei to do what they want, something that seems entirely possible through

Benjamin Netanyahu’s bellicose rhetoric over Iran has prompted push back from former intelligence chiefs. But a new coalition member is unlikely to help moderate his

There’s much pessimism surrounding this week’s scheduled talks over Iran’s nuclear program. But a quid pro quo approach offers a solution. One which is divided

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei always has and always will try to lay the fault for all of Iran’s ills at the West’s doorstep.

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While it’s certainly possible that the supreme leader  has become even more hard line, there’s also another possibility that has generally been overlooked – has

If you want to know whether Israel is about to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities then you’d be better served looking at Iran-related policy and statements

Khamenei could also be planning for his own succession, as removing the post of president would have an impact on Iran’s next supreme leader as

Back then, as president, Khamenei couldn’t do much. But when he became supreme leader, he didn’t object to the position of prime minister being eliminated

As crazy as the Iranian regime can sound through its rhetoric, when it comes to protecting its interests, it‘s essentially rational and careful. Iran knows

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is known for being a proud man. But although he’d be loath to admit publicly that his pride has