Enigmatic Iranian military man at center of UN nuclear investigation

Iraq forces blunt ISIS advance, US Embassy bolsters security

Iraq’s spiral into chaos exposes many weaknesses

Recent statements by Iranian political and religious leaders suggest that Iran’s keen interest in the current Iraqi crisis could lead it to intervene in some fashion.

Foreign policy expert says US deal with Iran could unhinge Mideast

Iran’s Khamenei warns supporters of Syrian rebels

Israel-Egypt anti-terrorism cooperation at zenith

Sentiments expressed recently on an online forum about the allegiances of Hezbollah run deeper than Lebanon, offering insight into Iranian strategic thinking about the Levant and the Middle East.

The Revolutionary Guards are reportedly recruiting Afghan refugees to fight alongside Assad regime forces in Syria. A senior Guards commander recently claimed that Iran has trained an extra 130,000 soldiers ready to back up Assad’s forces if need be.

Centrifuges emerge as key sticking point in Iran nuclear talks

Hezbollah cutting costs as Iranian aid dries up

Hagel talks to Saudis about Syria, Iran

Iran’s liberal media continue decline under Rouhani

ISIS: Al Qaeda urged militants not to attack Iran

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham’s spokesman confirms that al Qaeda ordered the ISIS to refrain from attacking Iran “to safeguard its interests and supply lines” there.

UN experts’ report shows Iran’s deceptive procurement tactics

Christians persecuted at alarming rate in Iran, Arab world, US report says

Exclusive: Iran’s illicit procurement appears to slow amid nuclear talks – UN experts

IAEA seeks detonator clarification from Tehran

Iran may seal border with Pakistan

Former US diplomat warns of possible ‘grave mistake’ in Syria

Iran claimed to have watered down over 440 pounds of enriched uranium pursuant to its agreement with world powers, and offered to redesign the Arak heavy water reactor to reduce plutonium output. Tehran criticized the US decision that applied Iran sanctions law to seize a Manhattan skyscraper and sell the assets. A Senate bill that withholds US visa approval for any UN nominee who has been involved in terrorism was signed into law yesterday, impeding the appointment of Hamid Aboutalebi, Iran’s proposed ambassador to the UN, who is linked to the 1979 hostage crisis.

The Diyala Division praised 26 suicide bombers, including foreign fighters from Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Tajikistan, Chechnya, and Denmark.

Hamas’ growing rivalry with Islamic Jihad

Islamic Jihad members push for internal reform

Rebel videos show first US-made rockets in Syria

Iran’s one-stop shop for US Army gear

Iran steps up pace of executions as it courts West

Muslim Shrine Stands as a Crossroads in Syria’s Unrest

Khamenei: Iran will never give up its nuclear program
