The Ayatollah’s Red Lines

In a series of fiery tweets, Ayatollah Khamenei demarcated Iran’s red lines. Trump has two choices: violate his own red lines or go to war.

Iran ICBM: Update

An Iranian source published a video on 24 May 2025 purporting to demonstrate Iran’s ICBM potential.

Iran War: What the Professionals Are Saying

My Memorial Day Weekend post consisting of a sample of clips of former CIA and U.S. Army officers voicing views about a U.S.-led war against Iran. Includes bonus clips of prominent American conservative voices rejecting war with Iran.

The CIA’s war-before-war: From Iraq to Iran

DB/ANABASIS, a blueprint drawn by Luis Rueda and John Maguire of CIA’s “Iraq Operations Group” in 2002 to break Iraq before the full-scale U.S.-led invasion, has been revived against Iran, with sabotage, assassinations, and psychological warfare being conducted inside Iran by CIA and Mossad assets. Article published at external news site. Follow link to read the article.

Yemen Defeats US: Implications for US-Israel War on Iran

New York Times: “Why Trump Suddenly Declared Victory Over the Houthi Militia,” examines Operation Rough Rider— the failed air campaign—against Yemen. Key takeaways vis-à-vis US-Israel air campaign against Iran. Gist: Iran holds the “trump” cards.

Anglo-Soviet Occupation of Iran, 1941–46

Twitterati have opined on the absence of prominent Iranian dignitaries from 80th anniversary commemorations in Moscow for the Great Patriotic War. However, the WWII era is not occasion for celebration in Iran, especially with respect to Britain and Russia. Millions of Iranians were killed during the Anglo-Soviet Occupation, 1941–46.

As U.S.-Iran Negotiations Falter, is War Iran’s Ultimate Option?

U.S.-Iran talks in Muscat and Rome have faltered due to shifting American demands, and Israeli machinations to derail an agreement. What are Iran’s choices? A decisive Iranian victory in a war with U.S. and Israel may be Tehran’s only path to permanent peace.

Iran-Russia Relations: Iran’s Su–35 Saga

Russia’s non-delivery to Iran of twenty-five Su–35 multirole fighters may be indicative of Russia’s reluctance to overtly arm Iran at a moment when Iran is threatened by Israel and U.S., thereby antagonizing Israel’s primary protector just when U.S.-Russia negotiations could yield diplomatic and economic benefits to Russia.

Oman as Venue for U.S.-Iran Talks

A primer on why Iran insisted on Oman as venue for talks. U.S. sought UAE—its vassal state—as venue for the Araghchi-Witkoff indirect meetings, but Iran held firm.

Happy Nawruz | نوروز پیروز

Happy New Year (نوروز پیروز)