John Bolton Calls for Stricter Enforcement of Sanctions

…While America and Europe have imposed various measures to punish Tehran for its harsh treatment of anti-regime protesters, “Japan is the only memb

Ali Reza Akbari spy case ‘linked to Khamenei-IRGC power struggle’

…"This is a shot at Shamkhani as Akbari is pictured in the Irna documentary with Shamkhani, although Shamkhani is blurred out of photos," Jason Bro

Eye on Iran's Protests - January 12, 2023

As the Islamic Republic continues to intensify its brutal crackdown, there is more the intern

More Signs That Iran Can’t Be Reformed

Some observers interpret recent events in Iran as signals that Tehran might be moderating its law enforcement practices.

Risky Business: Germany Suspends Economic Policies Supporting Iranian Regime

In late December, Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development announced the suspension of economic instruments protecting German businesses that are engaged in the Iranian market.

It would appear that the latest rumors of Hassan Nasrallah’s demise are, once again, greatly exaggerated. The Hezbollah Secretary-General suffered no stroke, is alive and well, and even gave a scheduled speech on Tuesday marking the third anniversary of the death of former IRGC-Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani, and former Popular Mobilization Forces deputy commander Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis.

U.K. Likely To Apply Terrorist Designation To Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

According to press reports, the U.K. is poised to join the United States in designating Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, becoming the first European nation to recognize the group as such.

Iran’s Oil Exports Increase Despite US Sanctions

IRAN increased its seaborne oil exports last year despite facing further US sanctions.

Eye on Iran's Protests - January 5, 2023

Horrific reports of detainment, beatings, torture, forced confessions, death sentences, and m