February 2018
Fox News: Iran has built a new military base near Damascus
Fox News reports that Iran has constructed a new military base near Damascus, overseen by the Quds Force, despite Iranian officials denying any military presence…
Reports on the 'Relationship Between North Korea and Syria's Chemical Arsenal'
Reports indicate that North Korea has sent materials to Syria that could be used for chemical weapons production, as per a confidential UN report. The…
The Distribution of 'Violet Migration' at Houshang Tozih's Dinner Party
Houshang Tozih hosted a dinner party featuring influential literary figures including Anton Chekhov, Abbas Nalbandian, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and Ebrahim Golestan. The discussion revolved around…
Nikki Haley: Russia Endangered the Region by Preventing Accountability for Iran
Nikki Haley criticized Russia for vetoing a resolution that would hold Iran accountable for violating arms sanctions in Yemen, claiming it endangered the region. The…
Iraqi: Iran is in Syria to fight terrorism, not to battle against Israel
Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, stated that Iran's presence in Syria is focused on fighting terrorism rather than opposing Israel. The situation in Eastern…
Nikki Haley: The Iranian Government is the Source of Most Problems in the Middle East
Nikki Haley, the U.S. Ambassador to the UN, stated that the Iranian government is the root cause of many crises in the Middle East during…
French Foreign Minister's Visit to Iran and Russia for Talks on Syria
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian is set to visit Iran and Russia to discuss the escalating humanitarian crisis in Syria, where recent bombings have…
Mahmoud Abbas Calls for Middle East Peace Conference in Mid-2018
Mahmoud Abbas called for the UN to recognize Palestine as a full member and presented a six-point peace plan during a Security Council meeting. The…
Pro-government Forces Enter Afrin
Pro-government forces have entered Afrin to counter Turkish aggression following an agreement with Kurdish forces. This development highlights the complex dynamics between Turkey, the Syrian…
Tillerson: The U.S. Plans to Impose More Sanctions on Russian Nationals
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson announced plans to impose additional sanctions on Russian nationals in response to delays in enforcing existing sanctions. This comes…
US National Security Advisor: The Time for Action Against Iran Has Come
US National Security Advisor Herbert McMaster stated that Iran's proxy networks in the region are growing stronger and called for action against Iran. He also…
Europe Calls for Serious Participation from Damascus in Peace Talks to Aid Syrian Reconstruction
The EU is prepared to assist in Syria's reconstruction but insists on a reduction in hostilities and serious participation from the Assad regime in peace…
Tillerson: Hezbollah is Part of the Political Process in Lebanon
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson acknowledged Hezbollah's role in Lebanon's political process while expressing concerns about its Iranian influence. He emphasized support for a…
Israel Warns Bashar al-Assad About Iranian Military Presence in Syria
Israel has warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that allowing Iran to establish a military presence in Syria puts him at risk. Israeli officials are considering…
Mahmoud Abbas Visits Putin to Seek Russian Support
Mahmoud Abbas visited Moscow to seek support from Vladimir Putin amid tensions between the Palestinian Authority and the U.S. following Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as…
Arrest of 48 ISIS Suspects in Ankara and Istanbul
Turkish police arrested 48 ISIS suspects preparing for a terrorist attack, with 31 detained in Istanbul and 17 in Ankara. This operation highlights ongoing security…
Macron and Putin Discuss; France Calls for Halt to Assad's Airstrikes
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop airstrikes by the Syrian government in Eastern Ghouta and Idlib, citing a humanitarian crisis.…
France: Hezbollah and Iranian-backed Militias Should Leave Syria
The French Foreign Minister has called for the withdrawal of Iranian-backed forces and Hezbollah from Syria, accusing them of violating international law. This statement comes…
Crisis in Israel-Poland Relations
A crisis has erupted between Israel and Poland over a new law criminalizing the acknowledgment of Poland's involvement in Nazi crimes during WWII. This law…
North Korea Earns $200 Million by Evading Sanctions
Independent UN observers report that North Korea has earned $200 million by evading international sanctions through illicit trade, particularly in missile technology and coal exports,…