Qassem Suleimani is the commander of Quds Force, the elite faction of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, is a veteran of decades of war. Since taking command in 1998 he has led more clandestine and covert operations in pursuit of Iran’s interest than anyone else.
Iran has long influenced the Middle East through the deployment of short ranged rockets and rocket artillery. They represent an important part of its aggressive diplomacy, as well as actual kinetic efforts to control regional dynamics.
Native Iraqi clerics are not the dominant influence in driving Shiites to arms abroad. The militant groups are being developed to support the Iranian ideology of velayat-e faqih, and designed to be loyal to Iran’s vision.
While many focus on Sunni foreign fighters in Syria and Iraq, Iranian-backed Shia militias have been as bloodthirsty and threatening as ISIS. The survival of the Assad regime is due in large part to these militias, and Iran has redeployed many to Iraq. Here’s how they recruit supporters for their terror operations.
As we get closer to the June 30th deadline, here’s a look at what not among the Obama-Kerry demands on Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran shows its contempt for the west as “Death to America” and other provocations continue. Here’s a timeline of Iranian belligerence since the nuclear talks started in earnest in late 2013.
Rape in Iran is far more than lust; it is a tool of the state, weaponized aspect of the country’s security apparatus. Iranian authorities are crippling dissidents of any kind physically, mentally, and emotionally through rape to deter citizens from questioning the government.
Iran’s oil may further destabilize the region as it crashes commodity prices and undermines economies. One of those economies may be Iran’s own.
A timely reminder of the disaster that is Iran’s human rights situation.
Obama administration abases itself by showing ‘gratitude’ to the Mullahs for seizing American sailors at gunpoint, thanks Iran, and promises “not to make the same mistakes again.”
Experts agree that the Obama administration is acquiescing to Iran’s destruction of order in the Middle East in the hope of preserving a personal “legacy” for the President.
Pakistan declares its support for Saudi Arabia’s “territorial integrity,” as the Saudis prepare for an oil war.
Did Saudi Arabia bomb Iran’s embassy in Yemen in revenge for the attack on the Saudi embassy in Tehran?
The President’s own party slams his inaction in the face of multiple Iranian abuses.
Iran’s oil may further destabilize the region as it crashes commodity prices and undermines economies. One of those economies may be Iran’s own.
A timely reminder of the disaster that is Iran’s human rights situation.
Experts agree that the Obama administration is acquiescing to Iran’s destruction of order in the Middle East in the hope of preserving a personal “legacy” for the President.
The leader of Hezbollah has declared that Saudi Arabia sent a “message of blood” with its execution of Shi’ite cleric Nimir al Nimir. “We are today faced by an appalling event, a huge event that Al Saud took lightly … but this is an event that cannot be taken lightly,” said Hassan Nasrallah in a […]
Diplomatic ties severed across the region after Iranian “protesters” attack Saudi embassy in reaction to Saudi execution of Shi’ite cleric. Iran objects to the execution of a man it describes as a peaceful dissident, but has itself executed more than three times as many as Saudi Arabia in recent years.
Condemns America over even thinking about sanctioning Iran over its illegal ballistic missile tests.
UPDATE: The White House caves.
On reintegrating with the global economy, it is one step forward, two steps back.
Obama administration abases itself by showing ‘gratitude’ to the Mullahs for seizing American sailors at gunpoint, thanks Iran, and promises “not to make the same mistakes again.”
Pakistan declares its support for Saudi Arabia’s “territorial integrity,” as the Saudis prepare for an oil war.
Did Saudi Arabia bomb Iran’s embassy in Yemen in revenge for the attack on the Saudi embassy in Tehran?
The President’s own party slams his inaction in the face of multiple Iranian abuses.
Sort of like the magic kingdom but with illegal nuclear-capable missiles.
Half a million Christians in Iran are murderously oppressed for their faith. Nearly all Iranians of all faiths are denied religious freedom of conscience.
Constitutionally incapable of reform.
They told us we needed a good deal, then gave away everything they promised to get.
Ted Cruz was right, no matter how hard it stings.
Obama adviser Ben Rhodes is not telling the truth about Iran Deal inspections.
One person who does not believe a word of Obama’s Iran Deal is Iraq and Afghanistan veteran, Chuck Ziegenfuss, a retired Army officer who was wounded by an IED.
Iran has been killing Americans for 36 years. What will they do when the get the bomb?
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The Iranians know they took Obama to the cleaners, and they are telling everyone who will listen. Now America and the world need the US Senate to do its Constitutional duty as a check and balance and kill this deadly deal.