Category: 1. Iran

Iran intelligence officials have allegedly stolen $21 million in crypto-currency while pretending to investigate a corruption case. According to Iran International, the Pasdar intelligence arm was investigating the CEO of…

The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has voted to gather court quality documentation of human rights violations by the Islamic Republic of Iran in order to lay the groundwork for future prosecution of regime officials. It has never…

Why it matters:

The offer comes at a time when tensions between India and Pakistan, both nuclear-armed neighbors, have surged following a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. Iran’s diplomatic move signals an…

Iran’s water crisis provoked a riot outside Esfahan where angry farmers broke open the pipe that diverts water from the Zayandeh River to water-short Yazd. 

While the farmers celebrated as the water spread across the desert…

Why it matters:

The resumption of indirect talks with Washington comes as Tehran pushes for the removal of “illegal and inhumane” sanctions. Iran’s stance remains focused on defending its right to peaceful nuclear…

Why it matters:

The military crisis indicates the fatigue among the Israeli troops, the decrease in the reserve forces, and their escape from military service. 

The big picture: 

Over 100,000 Israeli reservists have…

To signal and justify possible nuclear concessions in ongoing US talks, Iran’s Supreme Leader has once again alluded to a historic concession by a Shi’ite Muslim leader to buy time against a stronger foe.

The reference was the same deployed by the…

Why it matters:

The cross-border skirmish marks a dangerous escalation in one of the world’s most volatile flashpoints. With both countries already engaged in tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions and treaty suspensions, the…