Houthis accused of arrest and torture of Yemeni rivals
Iran-backed Houthi rebels are arresting and torturing their opponents in Yemen, according to rights group Amnesty International. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Hizbullah names former chief’s nephew as new military leader
The nephew of Hizbullah’s recently-assassinated military leader has been named as his successor. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Video shows Iran’s underground missile capability resembles China’s
Iran’s military has disclosed a third underground missile facility and, for the first time, showed video of the launch of a ballistic missile through the top of a mountain. (more…)
Houthis resume missile fire on Saudi; U.S. confirms forces in Yemen
Reports say that Iran-backed Houthi rebels have resumed missile fire toward Saudi Arabia; the United States has confirmed it has special forces on the ground in Yemen; and Islamic (more…)
Frustrated in Iran: Khamenei challenges presence of U.S. Fifth Fleet
Iran is ready to block access to the Strait of Hormuz over the United States’ “meddling approach” in the Persian Gulf. (FULL STORY) (more…)
After nuclear deal, Iran boosts power of Basij militia
Iran’s notorious Basij militia will spread its tentacles into nearly every aspect of society in a sign that Teheran has all but ignored U.S. President Barack Obama’s overtures to (more…)
Iran’s vulnerable economy compels top leaders to forge an alliance
With his political career resting on Iran’s fragile economy, moderate President Hassan Rouhani has formed an alliance with hard-line supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Administration’s purchase of heavy water from Iran raises questions
The Obama administration has agreed to buy 32 tons of nuclear material from Iran. The Department of Energy said it is purchasing the material in part because no other (more…)
General cites ‘unprecedented’ intel cooperation with Jordan, Egypt
The fight against Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) and shared concerns about the rise of Iran has led to an “unprecedented” level of intelligence cooperation between Israel (more…)