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Senior Iranian Official Threatens to Attack Israel, U.S. Bases in Mideast
Middle East Institute
  • Analysis
  • Senior Iranian Official Threatens to Attack Israel, U.S. Bases in Mideast

    A senior member of Iran’s parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission and former Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (I.R.G.C.) official has warned that if Washington “makes any mistake,” Iran will attack Israel and U.S. military bases across the Middle East. “The Fifth Fleet of the U.S.

    February 6, 2017

    Iran’s Role in Prolonging Syrian War
  • Analysis
  • Iran’s Role in Prolonging Syrian War

    On February 5, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Shamkhani, said that “certain countries are worried about the weakening of terrorist groups in Syria.” Shamkhani made the remarks after his meeting with visiting Russian president’s Special Envoy for Syrian Affairs, Alexander Lavrentiev. Shamkhani and Lavrentiev praised the latest Syrian peace talks held in Astana and which were brokered by Russia, Turkey and Iran.

    I.R.G.C.’s Stranglehold on Iranian Politics
  • Analysis
  • I.R.G.C.’s Stranglehold on Iranian Politics

    Generals from the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (I.R.G.C.) have been busy in the last few days issuing threats against the United States and her regional allies such as Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. One such commander has been Esmail Kowsari.

    Tehran Provokes Washington with Military Drill, Subversive Actions in Iraq
  • Analysis
  • Tehran Provokes Washington with Military Drill, Subversive Actions in Iraq

    As the Trump administration is attempting to push back against Iran’s controversial ballistic missile program and the country’s support for regional terrorist and sectarian groups, the Islamic Republic appears to be only escalating its provocative actions against the U.S. and its regional allies.

    February 6, 2017

    Fearing a U.S.-Russia Partnership, Rouhani Rushes to Moscow to Shore up Iranian-Russian Ties
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  • Fearing a U.S.-Russia Partnership, Rouhani Rushes to Moscow to Shore up Iranian-Russian Ties

    Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani is rushing to Moscow for talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in March, Iranian and Russian media confirm. Rouhani’s trip may be an attempt to ensure that Moscow would not sacrifice Tehran as part of a grand bargain with Washington.

    February 6, 2017

    Rights Group Says Iranian Regime Executed 87 in January, including Minors
  • Analysis
  • Rights Group Says Iranian Regime Executed 87 in January, including Minors

    A human rights organization reports that the Iranian regime executed at least 87 people last month, including two men who were convicted when they were under 18. According to data compiled by the Iran Human Rights (IHR), the Iranian authorities announced only 19 of the 87 executions.

    February 6, 2017