Diyaruna

2021-02-08

Russia exploits Syrian territory to advance its military involvement in Libya

New trench work by Wagner mercenaries and secretive jet deployments suggest the Kremlin sees Libya as its latest shiny object.

Iran's missile programme: a long history of failure and mishap

Analysis

2021-02-02

Iran's missile programme: a long history of failure and mishap

The IRGC constantly downplays its failures and boasts about occasional successes, while the skyrocketing cost of its missile programme diverts key funds away from impoverished Iranians.

Iranian leaders face stark reality as collapsing economy inflames discontent

Analysis

2021-01-25

Iranian leaders face stark reality as collapsing economy inflames discontent

Iran risks sinking deeper into economic mire and fuelling more domestic unrest unless its leaders co-operate on its nuclear programme and curb funding regional proxy wars.

Peaceful transfer of power underscores resilience of US democracy

Analysis

2021-01-20

Peaceful transfer of power underscores resilience of US democracy

The United States continued its over 200-year-old tradition of handing over presidential power peacefully, as the US military remains steadfast in its commitments to allies around the world.

China, Russia pursue strategic gains with expiration of Iran's arms embargo

Analysis

2021-01-08

China, Russia pursue strategic gains with expiration of Iran's arms embargo

Moscow and Beijing are eyeing narrow interests with their support for the Iranian regime's access to the international arms market -- and are risking the future safety and security of the Middle East.

Intermittent access to internet suggests Tehran may fear new uprising

Analysis

2021-01-06

Intermittent access to internet suggests Tehran may fear new uprising

People in Iran have been reporting unusually slow internet traffic in the past weeks and months. If history serves as an example, this means the regime is trying to tamp down on civil unrest.

Tehran continues to pose threat to region a year after Soleimani killing

Analysis

2021-01-04

Tehran continues to pose threat to region a year after Soleimani killing

Any further Iranian miscalculation or provocation could have devastating consequences, US military sources say, as the one-year anniversary of Qassem Soleimani's killing passes.

Activities of Iranian proxy militias show Tehran may not be in full control

Analysis

2021-01-04

Activities of Iranian proxy militias show Tehran may not be in full control

The seeming lack of control Tehran exerts over the militias it has created across the Middle East is made worse by the expiration of the UN arms embargo on Iran.

Soleimani's legacy to Iran: diverting citizens' money to costly proxy wars

Analysis

2021-01-01

Soleimani's legacy to Iran: diverting citizens' money to costly proxy wars

While the Iranian people grapple with a worsening economic crisis, the Iranian regime continues to pursue Soleimani's failed legacy of spreading 'revolution' throughout the region.

Syrian regime's campaign of torture, abuse tied to Iran-backed militias

Analysis

2020-12-28

Syrian regime's campaign of torture, abuse tied to Iran-backed militias

Militias formed and directed by slain Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani enabled Damascus to persecute and torture tens of thousands of civilians throughout the Syrian war