Diyaruna

2022-06-09

Iran disconnects nuclear site cameras, plans to enrich more uranium after censure

The move comes after an International Atomic Energy Agency vote to censure Iran for its lack of co-operation with the UN nuclear watchdog.

China moves in on Iran as it seeks to extend its hegemony into Middle East

Politics

2022-06-07

China moves in on Iran as it seeks to extend its hegemony into Middle East

The regime in China seeks economic influence and a slice of the region's energy resources, while Iran looks East for support as it faces Western sanctions.

Russia reasserts presence in southern Syria as Iran makes inroads

Politics

2022-05-31

Russia reasserts presence in southern Syria as Iran makes inroads

Russia has stepped up its patrols in Daraa as Iran-backed militias attempt to expand their footprint, taking advantage of Moscow's preoccupation with the Ukraine war.

Iran's new ambassador to Iraq is nothing new as deep ties to IRGC remain

Politics

2022-05-02

Iran's new ambassador to Iraq is nothing new as deep ties to IRGC remain

The appointment of the new Iranian ambassador, who is a former IRGC spymaster, continues the long tradition of Tehran promoting IRGC personnel to key positions of power.

Russia is using Syria 'friendship' to serve and save itself

Politics

2022-04-08

Russia is using Syria 'friendship' to serve and save itself

Faced with international sanctions as a result of its assault on Ukraine, Russia has turned to Syria for help, continuing a pattern of exploitation and manipulation.

Al-Sadr forming majority government despite pro-Iran opposition

Politics

2022-03-31

Al-Sadr forming majority government despite pro-Iran opposition

A majority government could stymie Iranian interference in Iraq's decision-making process and diminish the power of Iran-backed militias.

Syrian billboards supporting Putin seen as 'unjustified provocation'

Politics

2022-03-21

Syrian billboards supporting Putin seen as 'unjustified provocation'

Manifestations of support for Russia's war on Ukraine may increase international pressure on the Syrian people, who already face hardships, activists fear.

Syrian regime opponents hope Ukraine war will rekindle interest in their cause

Politics

2022-03-16

Syrian regime opponents hope Ukraine war will rekindle interest in their cause

Protesters in Syria's Idlib province had some advice for Ukraine as it faces down Russia's assault: 'Fortify your hospitals with cement blocks'.

Iran manipulating Kataib Hizbullah like a chess piece: analysts

Politics

2022-03-15

Iran manipulating Kataib Hizbullah like a chess piece: analysts

The Iraqi militia and other Iranian proxies like it are mere pawns that Tehran moves in support of its economic and political agenda, analysts say.

Hizbullah's corruption has mired the Lebanese in poverty

Politics

2022-03-15

Hizbullah's corruption has mired the Lebanese in poverty

The Lebanese people are paying the price for the party's corruption -- which has siphoned funds from the state -- and for Hizbullah's subservience to Iran.