Edward Snowden officially becomes a Russian citizen. More on Iran’s internet crackdown. ITU faces important election.

…In an effort to protect themselves, many protesters have been forced to try to obscure their identities or dis

Tehran Tries To Scapegoat Kurds For Widening Rebellion

…Two anti-regime Kurdish-Iranian groups, Komala and the Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran, are based in the Iraqi Kurdish area.

‘Savior Of Tehran’: China Props Up Tehran With Major Oil Purchases

…China "has proven to be the savior of Tehran by continuing to import millions of barrels of oil every single day," according to newly released fig

Eye on Iran's Protests - September 27, 2022

A protest movement is sweeping Iran in the aftermath of the killing of Mahsa Amini at the hands of the so

Ending Talks? More Sanctions? Pundits Weigh Iran Options

…By contrast, Masih Alinejad, New York-based social-media influencer and Voice of America contributor, said Sunday no talks should take place with

Tankers To Discharge Iranian Crude, Condensate At Venezuela's Main Port

…One of the tankers that arrived this month in Venezuelan waters is the Iran-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) Huge, operated by National Ira

The Morning Dispatch: Iran's Protests Grow

…Five members of Basij—a volunteer militia group affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps—have reportedly been killed during the demon

Eye on Iran's Protests - September 26, 2022

A protest movement is sweeping Iran in the aftermath of the killing of Mahsa Amini at the hands of the so

Iran's Decades-long History of Holocaust Denial Comes With a Dark Strategy

…“Raisi’s predecessors engaged in varying forms of denialism,” says Jason Brodsky, policy director of watchdog group United Against Nuclear Iran.

Joe Lieberman: ‘No hope revived deal stops Iran nukes’

In the shadow of the 77th U.N.