Diyaruna

2021-11-17

Asaib Ahl al-Haq defies IRGC directives, becomes more unpopular in Iraq

Asaib Ahl al-Haq, one of the IRGC's most influential proxies in Iraq, has been distancing itself from Iran as it loses favour among the Iraqi public.

Contradictory remarks expose possible Iran-China scheme to avert oil sanctions

Analysis

2021-10-27

Contradictory remarks expose possible Iran-China scheme to avert oil sanctions

A shipping CEO's remarks about how China is not allowing Iranian oil tankers into its 'major ports' suggest that it may be business as usual at smaller ports where there is less scrutiny.

New contracts point to expanding IRGC dominance over Iran's economy

Analysis

2021-10-26

New contracts point to expanding IRGC dominance over Iran's economy

The decision to hand over all of Tehran's contracts to the IRGC is the latest evidence of how the military group is taking over the public and private sectors of the country.

Iran's regional interference has harmed civilians abroad and at home

Analysis

2021-09-30

Iran's regional interference has harmed civilians abroad and at home

There will be no security in Iran or the region while the Islamic Republic continues to fund its endless regional scheming, say observers.

Tehran's mismanagement, misplaced priorities fuel growing domestic unrest

Analysis

2021-09-15

Tehran's mismanagement, misplaced priorities fuel growing domestic unrest

As the Iranian regime careens from crisis to crisis on the domestic and international front, public unrest and dissent have been on the rise, and many see an emboldened resistance movement.

Despite historic agreement, Iran not China's preferred regional partner

Analysis

2021-09-08

Despite historic agreement, Iran not China's preferred regional partner

Tehran and Beijing signed a 25-year 'strategic co-operation' agreement in March, but China's projected trade with Iran pales in comparison to its other agreements.

Tehran's 'Axis of Resistance' proves more akin to 'Axis of Terrorism'

Analysis

2021-08-13

Tehran's 'Axis of Resistance' proves more akin to 'Axis of Terrorism'

The Iran-backed 'resistance' alliance, despite its claims otherwise, proves to be doing little else other sabotaging regional and global security at the expense of innocent civilians.

Iraqi security forces on alert as Iranian proxies eye upcoming election

Analysis

2021-08-04

Iraqi security forces on alert as Iranian proxies eye upcoming election

Iraqi forces are preparing to conduct pre-emptive operations in the lead-up to Iraq's parliamentary elections in order to curb any attempt by rogue actors to influence the electoral process.

Gas crisis exposes Hizbullah's fading appeal among Lebanese Shia

Analysis

2021-07-21

Gas crisis exposes Hizbullah's fading appeal among Lebanese Shia

People are saying party leader Hassan Nasrallah's 'victory speeches' have turned into 'boring political talk that has nothing to do with crisis resolution'.

The great coverup: how China tried to trick the world about COVID-19

Analysis

2021-07-13

The great coverup: how China tried to trick the world about COVID-19

Beijing's obsession with secrecy regarding the origins of the coronavirus has fuelled suspicions about the Wuhan Institute of Virology.