Since September, the rial has suffered the ripple effects of hits to Iran’s proxies, as well as the November election of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency.
Fact Check: Biden Admin Renewed Iran Sanctions Waiver — But Claims of $10B ‘Grant’ Are Misleading
Speaking at the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on Dec. 13, 2023, Abram Paley, deputy special envoy to Iran, said of the money owed to Iran under the ongoing Iraq …
Iran Scrambles to Tackle Fuel Shortages Amid a Winter Cold Snap
A cold snap has forced school closures and other disruptions to public life across much of Iran, as authorities grapple with a shortage of natural gas for heating and electricity generation.
Iran And Turkmenistan Discussed Expanding Oil, Gas Sector Cooperation
Before his ouster, Syria’s Assad told Iran that Turkey was aiding rebels to unseat him
In the final days leading to his ouster, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad complained to Iran’s foreign minister that Turkey was actively supporting Sunni rebels in their offensive to topple him, two Iranian officials told Reuters this week.
Hezbollah Loses Supply Route Through Syria, in Blow to It and Iran
The militant group’s leader admits that the toppling of Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, cut off an important land route from Iran.
Iran currency slips to new lows amid U.S., Europe tensions
The dollar has been gaining against the rial since trading around 690,000 rials in early November amid concerns that once inaugurated in January, Trump would re-impose his “maximum pressure” policy against Iran with tougher sanctions and empower Israel to …
With Iran’s guard down, the U.S. and Israel face an urgent choice
Iran appears to be at the most precarious moment in its modern history. Its proxy armies have been crushed in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. And it appears to be nearly naked to attack after a wave of pinpoint Israeli airstrikes on its air defense system in October.
The F-35 stealth fighter’s victory against Iran’s air defenses highlights its ability to wage a higher level of war
The F-35 has often been used to strike terror or militant targets. The strikes against Iran give a better picture of what it can do.
Iran’s new massive drone ship left home port last month – and went weeks without being spotted
A newly minted and massive Iranian drone carrier was captured in new satellite images sailing in the Persian Gulf this week — the ship’s first reported sighting since leaving its home …