Politics Politics 2021-04-27 Leaked Zarif audio reveals IRGC's dominance in decision-making The Iranian foreign minister levels harsh criticism at Qassem Soleimani and the IRGC's influence on Iran's foreign policy in a leaked audio file that is causing ferocious domestic backlash. Politics 2021-04-14 Mafia-like behaviour of Iraqi militias rebuked by Iranian handlers Even Iran's Supreme Leader is upset, calling the Iran-backed militias 'thieves' for the disappearance of vast sums of money destined for Tehran, and their vicious infighting over influence and money. Politics 2021-04-06 Hizbullah has taken Lebanon 'hostage', politicians say The Iran-backed party is undermining the Lebanese state and international entities and agreements, keeping Lebanon mired in crisis. Politics 2021-03-29 Iranians blast regime for 'selling' country in 25-year deal with China Tehran continues to keep the details of the deal secret, and observers fear the economic crisis Iran is facing has forced it to sign an unbalanced deal that will empower China. Politics 2021-03-12 Threat from foreign mercenaries clouds Libya's path to peace, stability An estimated 20,000 foreign fighters -- many of them Kremlin-backed Wagner Group mercenaries -- are 'a stab in our back', the country's interim prime minister said after a historic unity vote. Politics 2021-01-28 Iraqis spurn calls to swear obedience to Iran's supreme leader A social media campaign pushing Wilayat al-Faqih, the system of governance that would make Iraq subservient to Ali Khamenei, was met with widespread derision and anger. Politics 2021-01-12 IRGC missile base unveiling adds to fears of conflict in the Gulf The IRGC has a long history of boasting about its weaponry, and a track record of deficient missile and radar systems. Politics 2021-01-04 Iran starts 20% uranium enrichment, further violating nuclear agreements Uranium enriched to a 20% level would give Iran the ability to convert its entire stockpile to bomb-grade levels within six months. Politics 2020-12-29 Soleimani's legacy to Lebanon: insecurity, instability and infighting Many Lebanese say that Hizbullah, whose chief, Hassan Nasrallah, was subordinate to Soleimani, is at the root of the country's problems. Politics 2020-12-09 New rewards for tip-offs on Syrian regime violations Cash rewards now will be offered to those providing information on sanctions violations under expanded US legislation. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | Next
