Iranian Apologists Disconnect Between Facts and Conclusions on Iran
On August 20 the washingtonpost published an editorial affirming Iranian regional aggression, terming Iran’s ambitions as “toxic” and confirming the concern over the temporary nature of the nuclear...
View ArticleThe UNIFIL mandate touches on key issues of concern
Recently, an effort was extended at the UN to expand and enhance the mandate of UNIFIL. This issue was limply covered in the media, although it does touch on some principled issues. UN security council...
View ArticleOctober 15 deadline – Trump’s dilemma
One of the most argued issues in the media, in the Iranian context, is the debate regarding October 15th. On that date, the US administration is required to report to the congress on Iranian compliance...
View ArticleKurdish referendum demonstrates Iranian hypocrisy on self-determination
The Kurdish referendum went forward successfully. The washingtonpost reported that the referendum enjoyed more than 70 percent turnout in Iraq, and cnn described it as an historic event. The event went...
View ArticleNisman murdered – re-opens Iranian responsibility
A few media outlets have picked up on the investigative report submitted to a federal court in Argentina concluding that Alberto Nisman was murdered. Forensic evidence and a thorough investigation of...
View ArticleTurkey joins Iran in the shift from diplomacy to military force
Turkey and Iran have become buddies again. The increased visits and coordination between Iran and Turkey indicate a common fear, derived from the phenomena of the Kurdish referendum. Turkish president...
View ArticleEurope brain dead on Iran
There is no doubt – the hottest issue in the media on Iran is the upcoming expected US administration’s decision on the nuclear deal with Iran. As we have already written, October 15 poses a deadline,...
View ArticleMedia coverage of Trump’s Iran Strategy wrongly predisposed
World media is a buzz with Trump’s speech on Iran. Trump’s speech includes the following themes about Iran: has initiated terror attacks against Americans since 1979, operates proxy terrorist groups...
View ArticleIran Caught Lying on Business Ties
The Europeans are doing just about everything in their power to uphold the Iranian nuclear deal. Those are not our words, but the words of Helga Schmid, the secretary General of the EU foreign policy...
View ArticleUS and Iran face each other in Iraq – Guess who is winning?
It would seem that the first test to the new US policy on Iran is playing out in Iraq, and Iran is winning. While president Trump announced his new strategy on Iran, aimed at curbing and restraining...
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