Hardliners disqualified thousands of candidates in major Iran vote
By Jack Caravelli Iranians will go to the polls on Feb. 26, choosing the composition of the 290 member parliament as well as voting for members of the 88 (more…)
Iran says it got intel from phones of captured U.S. sailors
Iran obtained intelligence from the SIM cards from two satellite phones that were in the possession of the 10 captured American sailors. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Russia-Iran Lukhoil deal signals expanded trade as sanctions end
By Jack Caravelli Russian energy giant Lukoil’s agreement announced last month to resume investment in Iran is the latest sign of growing Russia-Iran trade that is accelerating in the (more…)
Russia claims air strikes have helped ‘turn around’ situation in Syria
Russian air strikes have enabled Syrian President Bashar Assad’s once out-manned forces to make key gains, Russia’s foreign minister said. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Iran’s IRGC claims control of Hormuz after capture of U.S. sailors
Iran, boasting that its ships are faster than U.S. warships in the Gulf, says it controls shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Iran vows to ‘more robustly’ defy new U.S. missile sanctions
Iran will “robustly” pursue its ballistic missile program despite new sanctions imposed by the United States. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Shi’ites direct anger toward Hizbullah over missing preacher
The Shi’ite community is outraged after new details recently emerged on the disappearance of one of the community’s most prominent religious leaders. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Turkey to deploy troops in Qatar as buffer vs. Iran regional clout
Turkey plans to deploy 3,000 troops to Qatar as part of a military deal. Ankara said the troops will arrive in Doha by 2017 as part of an agreement (more…)
Bahrain foils Iran-linked Al Basta cell planning bombing campaign
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said on Jan. 13 that authorities foiled the plans of a terrorist cell linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and Hizbullah. (FULL STORY) (more…)