Iran

Ken O’Keefe in Tehran – “Iran is not the threat, we are.”

Ken O’Keefe in Tehran – “Iran is not the threat, we are.”

Former U.S. Marine turned political activist, Ken O’Keefe reflects on Western hypocrisy over Iran

Senate Betrays Constitution for Israel: Commitment to attack Iran

U.S. Senate considers resolution giving Israel the green-light to attack Iran — with guarantee that the U.S. will support it when Iran launches counter strikes. Includes videos

Iran to Start Mass-Production of New Air Defense System

In addition to starting the mass production of a new air defense system, Iran will soon unveil its own indigenously developed version of the “game-changing” S-300, the Bavar 373. Updated with video

Tehran ready to allow experts to Parchin in exchange for deal with IAEA – Iran’s ambassador to Russia

Tehran ready to allow experts to Parchin in exchange for deal with IAEA – Iran’s ambassador to Russia

“The IAEA was designed to safeguard that no one is developing nuclear weapons. But Israel has a nuclear bomb, and no one cares,” said the Iranian ambassador

France opposed to Iran attending Syria conference

Given Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov’s insistence that Iran attend and the fact it is a major regional player, France appears to be deliberately obstructive

Russia says Iran must take part in proposed Syria talks

The West opposes Iran’s participation because its inclusion in the talks would only confirm Tehran’s growing regional influence

US-led navies press Gulf manoeuvres amid Iran tensions

As Iran warns against “provocations”, naval forces from 41 different nations led by America embark on naval manoeuvres in waters close to the strategic Straits of Hormuz

Stuxnet worm ‘increased’ Iran’s nuclear potential

Report claims Iran’s capacity to produce enriched uranium increased after cyber attacks. Although we note it doesn’t claim Iran actually produced more enriched uranium. Only its capacity to do so increased

Iranian elections are transparent and democratice. Here two women display the ink on their fingers and the stamp on their identity cards showing they have voted. Click to enlarge

How Iranians Vote

It may come as a surprise but Iranian elections are much more transparent than elections in the United States

Sandstorm hitting Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2012. Click to enlarge

Good-bye Dubai? Bombing Iran’s Nuclear Facilities would leave the Entire Gulf States Region virtually Uninhabitable

Are Western leaders so hell-bent on ‘containing’ Iran that they would even consider this?

41 Nations Launch U.S.-Led Exercises in the Persian Gulf

Massive US led naval drills underway in the Gulf as Iran announces that its naval forces will soon be armed with advanced new cruise missiles

Iran Unveils Advanced New Drone

Iran Unveils Advanced New Drone

Capable of reconnaissance and armed combat missions, Iran claims the Hemaseh (Epic) is its most advanced drone to date. Includes video

The truth is that after Israel’s air strikes, we are involved

The EU and US silence on the attacks amounts to tacit approval, writes Robert Fisk

Former Bush Administration Official Blames Israel for Chemical Weapons in Syria

Former Bush Administration Official Blames Israel for Chemical Weapons in Syria

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell’s Chief of Staff, says chemical weapons allegedly used by Syria may be part of an Israeli “false flag”

Iranian missile fears to trigger Mid-East defence alliance

An Israeli official says the Zionist state believes President Obama had no appetite for an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities. As a result, Israel may forge a regional alliance to counter the perceived Iranian threat

Attack was a ‘declaration of war’ by Israel

Israeli air strikes could lead to a potentially catastrophic escalation in the Syrian conflict with reports that Depleted Uranium was used

Israel launches airstrike in Syrian capital, targets Iranian missiles

Israel launches airstrike in Syrian capital, targets Iranian missiles

Israel launches more strikes on Syria, the latest on a Damascus research centre and another delivery of Iranian missiles

Israeli Airstrike in Syria Targeted Missiles From Iran, U.S. Officials Say

U.S. officials believe the target of the Israeli air strike in Syria was a shipment of advanced Iranian missiles for Hezbollah

Starbucks bans Press TV website but allows porn: Analyst

While giving online access to unrestricted pornography, Starbucks coffeehouse has blocked customers access to Press TV

Was Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrested by the Revolutionary Guard?

Not beyond the bounds of possibility given that Ahmadinejad is nearing the end of presidency and is not eligible for another term