A full-scale war with Iran is hardly warranted, but covert action could be exactly what the U.S. needs to support a democratic transition. But first, we need to detox. “Regime change” still evokes …
An Evil Tragedy: Why the Iran-Iraq War Was So Terrible
The British and other Western powers received a League of Nations mandate after World War I to carve up the remains of the Ottoman Empire and virtually rewrite the map of the Middle East. The Ottomans …
Iranian scientist freed from US custody returns to Iran
Iranian scientist Cyrus Asgari returned to Iran Wednesday after being released by the United States, the Islamic Republic’s arch enemy, where he had spent nearly three years in detention after being …
China, Russia and Iran using state media to attack U.S. over George Floyd killing
But there is no evidence of a covert online influence operation similar to Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign, according to the report.
Exclusive: Huawei hid business operation in Iran after Reuters reported links to CFO
China’s Huawei Technologies acted to cover up its relationship with a firm that had tried to sell prohibited U.S. computer gear to Iran, after Reuters in 2013 reported deep links between the firm and …
The Ending of Iran Nuclear Deal Sanction Waivers | Opinion
If you believe Iran when it says that if the U.S. reverses Donald Trump’s decision not to renew sanctions waivers permitting outside assistance to Iran’s nuclear facilities, it will meet its …
Floyd Killing Shows ‘True Face’ Of US: Iran’s Khamenei
American George Floyd shows the “true face” of the United States and its oppression of the peoples of the world, including its own, Iran’s supreme leader said Wednesday. “The fact that a policeman has …
Iranian scientist freed by US back in Iran: reports
Iranian scientist Sirous Asgari has arrived back in Iran after being released from prison by its arch-foe the United States, Iranian media reported Wednesday. The Tasnim, ISNA and Mehr news agencies …
U.S. Returns Iran Scientist in Possible Precursor to Prisoner Exchange
There are expectations that the return of the scientist, Sirous Asgari, could lead to the release of an American in Iran. Speculation has focused on Michael R. White, 48, a Navy veteran held for …
As Iran Lifts Its Lockdown, Coronavirus Cases Return to Peak Level
Iran is rolling back coronavirus restrictions as it attempts to revive its battered economy, despite a surge in new infections that has driven daily cases back toward the country’s peak in late March.