Iran: On July 1, “Eight converts to Christianity, including five members of one family, were arrested in the southwestern city of Bushehr,” according to a report: . ... “Reporting suggests that Christianity is on the rise in Iran, along with other non-Islamic religions,” a human..…
It's hard to know, given the avalanche of superficial and over-the-top headlines in most U.S media of Kurds, handing Syria over to Russia, caving to Turkey's President Recep Erdogan, bestowing gift upon Iran, allowing ISIS to once again run wild, end of U.S leadership.. ... Asad, Russia, Iraq and..…
Khorasan refers to the area under Islamic Caliphate that corresponds to Iran Afghanistan Pakistan and the subcontinent, and Khorasan Group, consists of small group of Al Qaeda fighters from Afghanistan Pakistan region. ..…
By letting the system address the problem, In the case of Syria, that, Obama has permitted Iran to probe and retreat without consequences and failed to offer solution to the core issue. That core issue is that U.S from Iraq left vacuum that Iran, has filled, and that in due course the..…
It’s hard to believe now, but there was a time when the U.S. and Iran were close friends and allies. ..…
They say the decision to withdraw from Syria was a gift to Russia, Assad, and Iran, even ISIS. ..…
These include Russia and Iran’s military and economic assistance and the rise of sectarianism and terrorism, supported primarily by different Gulf countries but also facilitated by others. . ... Hokayem, Emile, 2014, “Iran, the Gulf States and the Syrian Civil War”, Survival , volume..…
Consider the terminology being employed by interventionists: President Trump’s actions in Syria have left a “power vacuum,” one that Russia and Iran are now filling. ... Or if Iran continues to be controlled by a theocratic state. Or if the Russians retake control over Ukraine. . ..…
Washington will subcontract the job of containing Iran, the source of instability, to Israel and Saudi Arabia in Levant and Persian Gulf, respectively. Progress stalled during the century, however, Iraq war empowered Iran, and Arab Spring destabilized the region and triggered the rise of..…
That Erdogan has taken some steps in the recent past that put him at odds with either the U.S. or the European Union — buying arms from Russia, participating in conferences with Russia and Iran to settle the war in Syria — should mislead no one into thinking the Turkish president represents any..…
Another claim is that ousting Assad dictatorship, allied with Tehran, would weaken Iran. Likely so, and then Iran would have greater incentive to emphasize ties with Shia-dominated Iraq. ..…
Furthermore, the country has been unable to find compromise with Kurds and having to balance the influences of the US and Iran within the country.. ..…
Stability of Iraqi government is in the best interests of Iran, when U.S. ... Iran is Iraq's biggest trading partner.. group of senior commanders from Iran's Revolutionary Guards traveled to Iraq on the day of the protests and met with Iraqi and security officials, according to..…
Turkey, Russia and Iran are not natural allies. Indeed, Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet shortly after Putin initiated Russian intervention in Syria. ..…
German Foreign Minister has stressed the importance of adhering to the agreement with Iran, and both France and Germany warning of the economic collapse of the country. ... Anglo Iranian Oil Company Abadan south-western Iran, naturally Operation Ajax, i.e., British- and..…