New head of IRGC Quds Force calls US source of wickedness, mischief
Tasnim – The new commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) described the US as the source…
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‘The days of US global hegemony are numbered’: Scholar
Press TV – US President Donald Trump’s brazen “America First” foreign policy has “opened the door to a new alignment of forces.…
Tehran says Baghdad was notified ahead of Iranian missile strike on US bases
TASS – Iran warned Iraqi authorities about the Iranian missile strike on the Ayn al-Asad US military base in advance, says Iranian…
Cut off from family, unable to travel: how US sanctions punish Iranian Americans
The Guardian | Sam Levin: As penalties create hardship for Iran’s residents, Iranians in US also suffer consequences: ‘The sanctions are still…
The United States’ main allies are abandoning Trump as his threats to world leaders backfire
Business Insider | Adam Bienkov: President Donald Trump’s decision to assassinate Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani has exposed a growing rift between…
It wasn’t luck that no US soldiers were killed In Iran’s strikes on Iraq
The National Interest | Mackenzie Eaglen: Know This: The fact that no Americans perished in Iran’s strike on US bases inside Iraq…
The wrong track for confronting Iran
The New York Times | Vali R. Nasr: The Arab Middle East is far too weakened and divided to support a Trump…
General Soleimani’s assassination was strategic mistake made by US: Iran deputy FM
Press TV – The assassination of Iran’s Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani was a strategic mistake made by the White House that will…
The Observer view on the EU’s weakness on the world stage
The Guardian – Its new commission is failing to enact its grand ambitions, as destructive global power games are played out by…
IRGC missile attack on US bases in Iraq gave courage to Muslim, freedom seekers: MP
MNA – Referring to the IRGC missile attack on US bases in Iraq, a Member of Iranian Parliament Habibollah Dehmardeh said that…
Persian Gulf airlines continue to fly over Iraq, Iran : Report
Press TV – Persian Gulf airlines, including Qatar Airways and Emirates, continue to fly in Iraqi and Iranian airspace and to cities…
No, Mr. President, it does really matter
The New York Times – After millions of Iranians turned out to mourn the American assassination of Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani, it…
Germany’s Heiko Maas criticizes US for Iran strategy
Deutsche Welle – The foreign minister has condemned Washington for its handling of the Iran conflict. Maas has advised following Europe’s footsteps…
Iran: Region facing dangerous situation due to US combination of arrogance, ignorance
Press TV – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the region is facing a “dangerous” situation due to the US combination…
Initial reports of no injuries from Iran’s attack were inaccurate
FactCheck.org | Robert Farley: Despite repeated statements from President Donald Trump that “no one was hurt” in Iran’s missile attack on two…
Iran’s strikes on US bases a ‘very impressive’ display of missile capability: Analyst
Press TV – The Islamic Republic of Iran’s defensive missile capability, as evident in the country’s retaliatory strikes on American military bases…
Is Donald Trump’s Iran strategy working?
The Guardian | Mohamed El-Erian: Aggressive ‘non-cooperation’ can be effective but only if used carefully The US president Donald Trump’s authorisation of…
Iran’s next moves depend on US
Al-Monitor | Alireza Noori: A strong wave of anti-Americanism swept Iran following the US assassination Jan. 3 of Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani,…
Iran’s Supreme Leader rebukes US in rare Friday sermon
The New York Times | Farnaz Fassihi and Ben Hubbard: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told thousands of worshipers that God’s backing had allowed…
The US-Iran crisis has calmed down — but things won’t ever go back to how they were before
Brookings.edu | Christopher Clary and Caitlin Talmadge: Despite the tragic shoot-down of Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 572 near Tehran, the United States and…
Iran does not seek escalation: Pak FM
IRNA — Pakistani Foreign Minister said at the end of his visit to Washington on Saturday that Pakistan does not claim to…
US House committee renews push for Pompeo Iran testimony, subpoena threat
Reuters – A U.S. House of Representatives committee renewed a threat on Friday to subpoena Secretary of State Mike Pompeo if he…
Iran Leader: IRGC blow tarnished image of US as superpower
IRNA – The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the day the IRGC missiles attacked the US…
Eleven US troops injured in Jan. 8 Iran missile attack in Iraq
Reuters – The United States treated 11 of its troops for symptoms of concussion after an Iranian missile attack on an Iraqi…
Ayatollah Khamenei starts sermon at Tehran Friday prayers
Press TV – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US assassination of Iran’s top military commander General…
Trump’s threat to freeze Iraq’s US bank account over request to withdraw troops is pure mobster-style intimidation
RT | Danielle Ryan: Donald Trump’s threat to cut off Iraq’s access to its account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New…
India seeks to strengthen relationships with Iran and Russia as US-made chaos threatens New Delhi
RT | Ashish Shukla: India has not quite switched sides in the Middle East, but today’s visit from two important guests from…
After Soleimani strike, Persian Gulf Arab countries urge Trump to show restraint
Euronews | Dan De Luce and Robert Windrem: Persian Gulf Arab states are on edge after President Donald Trump’s decision to kill…
On air, Johnson’s brain began to engage with itself – but not reality
The Guardian | John Crace: Resembling one diagnosed with a reality bypass, PM had waffle on the menu for BBC Breakfast The…
Pakistan seeks to mitigate US-Iran tensions
Al-Monitor | Sabena Siddiqui: The US drone attack that killed Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force, took…
US-Iran conflict could lead to slower global growth or even recession
The Guardian | Nouriel Roubini: Stock markets are deluded to think the latest threat to the global economy has been removed Following…
Can Iran mobilize allies to end US Mideast presence?
Al-Monitor | Saeid Jafari: Aside from sending US-Iran tensions to all-time highs, the assassination of top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in an…
The real losers of Trump’s Iran strategy are the long-suffering Iranian middle classes
Euronews | Charlotte Phillips: Looking at Iran today, it’s hard to believe that less than two months ago the streets of cities…
Dem senator says he has 51 votes to restrain Trump on Iran
AP — A Democratic senator said Tuesday he has at least 51 votes to support a bipartisan resolution asserting that President Donald…
IRGC: Real revenge to expel US troops from region
FNA – Spokesman of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif underlined that the IRGC’s recent attacks on the US…
Zarif: Regional tensions a true reflection of US ignorance
IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday that assassination of General Soleimani and increase of tensions in the…
Japan will try to help ease tensions between US and Iran — defense minister
TASS – Japan will make consistent diplomatic efforts to help ease tensions between the United States and Iran, Japanese Defense Minister Taro…
Iranian FM Zarif holds talks with Russian counterpart Lavrov, discusses evolving situation in Persian Gulf
India TV News – Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif met his Russian counterpart on Wednesday and discussed the evolving situation in Persian…
Iraq’s Sadr urges million-man march against US military presence
Press TV – Influential Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has demanded that Iraqis stage a “million-man march” against the continued US military…
Zarif : Gen. Soleimani most effective force against Dash
IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif termed the IRGC Quds Force Commander Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani as the most effective…