As US weighs in on Iran protests, critics highlight American culpability for economic crisis
The irony is that U.S. imposed economic sanctions led to conditions that sparked the protests. No doubt, as intended
Officer killed, police stations STORMED by protesters amid anti-fuel hike rallies in Iran
Iranian police officer killed after a sudden fuel price hike sparks violent protests
Iran Military Capability 2019
A few months old but this illustrates how the Iranian military has developed to a point where the U.S. military will not confront it directly
Iran discovers oil field containing 53bn barrels of crude: President Rouhani
Massive new oil field discovered in Iran, which will increase its oil reserves by 34%
Iran downs ‘intruding foreign’ drone over Persian Gulf coast
Iran claims to have shot down another “foreign” drone near its Persian Gulf coast. If true it confirms that Iran’s air defences are more formidable than the West bargained for
Iran has ‘military advantage over US and allies in Middle East’
New International Institute for Strategic Studies concludes that Iran has become the dominant power in the Middle East
Iran Is Doing Just Fine
The message is clear: the U.S. may be bulking up the defences of neighbouring allies in the region, but it doesn’t have the stomach for a fight with Iran
Netanyahu: Iran emboldened by lack of response to its attacks
Trump’s reluctance to respond to the Iranian downing of a U.S. drone and the Houthi attack on Saudi oil facilities worries Israel. Will Iran or its allies target Israel next?
Netanyahu told ministers Trump cannot be counted on to act against Iran — report
Despite his tough talk, with the 2020 elections looming Trump is edging away from direct confrontation with Iran.
Official: Iran Able to Use Newly-Developed Training Jet for CAS Operations
U.S. and Israeli war planners must watch developments like this with some apprehension
Iran rejects as ‘bluff’ Trump’s threat of war, vows crushing response to slightest mistake
The Iranian defence minister is probably correct when he says that Trump’s recent threats against Iran are “bluff”. There are two reasons for this.
Iran Prepares For War With Israel
Netanyahu has hinted strongly at the possibility of Israel launching a pre-emptive military strike on Iran – with or without U.S. approval and assistance