If the same regime survives with the same ideology, pursuing the same long-term objectives, it is reasonable to ask whether the agreement solved a problem or merely postponed it for a time.
If Washington decides to avoid a larger war, the deeper crisis shaping the Middle East will remain unresolved - for now.
The objective today is no longer simply to contain the outer branches of Iran’s regional network, but to weaken the central nervous system that sustains and reproduces instability across the Middle East. Opinion.
A deep dive into Iran’s power structure, economic capture, and social rupture. Opinion.
Reality will remain unchanged unless internal fracture within the regime, sustained pressure from an increasingly disillusioned society, and the willingness of external forces to move beyond ambiguity to a defined strategy, change it. Opinion.
The war broke the Islamic Caliphate of Shi’ism but hardened its inner core, elevating the junta within while clerical authority is a façade. U.S. and Israeli strikes have eroded Iran’s conventional and nuclear capability while empowering the IRGC, intensifying repression. Opinion.
Read about one of the hottest topics currently dominating the Iranian media space: the potential entry of Iraq-based Hashd al-Shaabi into Iran, a move which is less about defending the nation and more about defending the regime. Opinion.
The lessons of 1979 are clear: strategic hesitation carries long-term consequences. Is this going to be a definitive war that defeats the oppressor? Iranians are waiting. Opinion.
An Iranian shares his thoughts, hopes and fears. Op-ed.
DHS must prepare for the reality that it is dealing with a fanatical, brutal, and criminal cult on American soil. Op-ed.
Whether the country remains trapped under a radical clerical system or evolves into a more open and democratic state will shape not only Iran’s destiny but the future stability of the entire Middle East. Opinion.
With the collapse of the mullahs’ regime, a new well-trained SAVAK, helped by the CIA and Mossad, must knock down the remaining pro-regime actors, going against the world’s most ruthless Islamic terrorists. Opinion.
The war against the first bomb of the Shi‘ite Caliphate in Iran. Opinion.
What kind of policy is this insistence on diplomacy with the “savage mullah"? What benefit does it serve? Opinion
Does the world understand that a nation of ninety million people is being held hostage by wild clerics who rule through fear, bullets, and graves? Opinion.
Exactly forty-seven years after the civilized departure of the late Shah from Iran, the Crown Prince is prepared to return. Opinion.
The ideological fingerprints of Islamist terror anti-Jewish hatred sanctified by dogma are unmistakable at Bondi Beach. Op-ed.
Trump’s presence in the White House is an exceptional opportunity a pillar of strength for global stability, a more secure Middle East, a peaceful Persian Gulf, and an empowered Israel. Opinion.
The Mossad’s active presence inside Iran and throughout Tehran has served as a barely concealed warning to the regime, yet the clerical establishment remains lost in its delusions and the destructive ideology of Khomeinism. Opinion.
Now, only a short time remains before ICE decides on my OSUP release. Until then, I will spend my time in prayer and reflection, and before any official announcement, I want to express my deepest thanks to President Donald J. Trump, Secretary Kristi Noem, the Acting Director of ICE, the Dallas Field Office Director, and the AUSA who handled my case.
Beyond the watchful eyes of Marxist-Islamists working in the regime’s censorship and propaganda apparatus, I have published this book in America to expose the profile of the criminal dictator Ali Khamenei.
For what sin, what crime, what fault must I suffer this? I have seen no justice in this case, no fairness, no American values, no humanity, no rule of law.
ICE is doing crucial work, but in this case, they are endangering a man who fights the Iranian mullahs, who courageously writes what he thinks and who must not be returned to Iran - where he will be summarily executed. Opinion.
To Tehran’s authoritarian rulers, Erfan Fard's anti-mullah writings are unforgivable. If deported to iran, he will be in mortal danger. Opinion.
Reports suggest that Mossad conducted synchronized espionage, intelligence, and military operations with precise targeting in all 25 provinces of Iran. This strongly implies that local collaborators were involved, shattering the myth of regime stability. Opinion.
At this current stage—these dark and bitter days—the core of the regime, its suppression machinery, and propaganda arms are all trying to preserve the status quo. Opinion.
As long as Khamenei breathes, peace will never return to the Middle East or the world. Any mercy shown to him is a betrayal of humanity. Opinion.
Khamenei is in hiding, and Mossad’s Intelligence supremacy is unrivalled. Israeli forces control the air and on the ground there are smoke, fire, explosions, blackouts, internet outages, and a broken state media apparatus. Opinion.
The military strike by Israel going on in full force as this article is published. This decisive action to preserve its existence is the height of realism. It is also a golden opportunity for regime change in Tehran. Opinion.
The weakness of the U.S. intelligence agencies, particularly the FBI and DHS, means they are still ineffective in identifying the regime’s sleeper terrorist cells within U.S. territory. Interview
Shortly to be published, a new book from an Iranian expert is meant for anyone seeking to understand the inner workings of Iran’s theocratic regime. Review.
Even if, in a hypothetical scenario, the Islamic Republic acquiesced to Trump's demands, the reality is that Islamic terrorism, oppressive governance, missile programs, and nuclear ambitions are ingrained in the very fabric of the mullahs' regime. Opinion.
The world now recognizes that peaceful coexistence with this malignant force in the modern era is unfeasible, necessitating the removal of this rogue and criminal entity from the global stage. And the sooner the better. Opinion.
Nat'l Security Advisor Waltz should not anticipate changes in Iran, such as a diminution of sovereignty, alleviation of pressure on the severely oppressed populace, or a decrease in internal suppression. Instead, they should adopt a more rigorous stance against the oppressive, undemocratic, and terrorism-supporting Iranian regime. Opinion.
The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is now poised for transformative operational enhancements, with policy directives set to affect the Middle East's power balance. Opinion.
Envision Israel and the United States reopening their embassies in Tehran. Imagine the destructive ideology of Khomeinism and the chaos of 1979 finally consigned to the graveyard of history. Op-ed.
The mullah’s regime is likely aware that its escalating oppression, censorship, and brutal suppression will eventually spark a national uprising, so it cracks down harder making that uprising even more likely. Op-ed.
The CIA failed to predict the 1979 upheaval or the disastrous rise of the mullahs in Iran, cementing Carter’s role as a key figure in the Iranian fiasco. How many have died as a result of that ignorance? Opinion.
There is no meaningful distinction between Khamenei, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Osama bin Laden, Hassan Nasrallah, Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh, and Qasem Soleimani—they all share the same doctrine of terrorism and oppression. Op-ed.
I believe that Tulsi Gabbard for DNI is the right person for the daunting job. Opinion.
The time for decisive action is now, and the prospect of a new chapter for Iran—one defined by freedom and prosperity—is within reach. Opinion.
The recent arrest of Israeli citizens for aiding Iran is just a taste of the tentacles of the Iranian MOIS octopus infiltrating the West. Opinion.
Khomeini and Khamenei famously declared, “We will stand until the end!” Whose end? Opinion.
The US elections went Right and the European electorate sees what is happening to their countries under leftist rule. Israel has made its Left almost irrelevant. All that is left is for the Ayatollahs to fall. Opinion
The fall of the Islamic Republic is more possible now than at any other moment in history. Opinion.
It must be said that the command of evil in the Middle East lies in Khamenei's hands and that the people of Iran hope Khamenei is Israel’s next target.Opinion.
The recent elimination of key terrorists in Iran's "Transnational Terrorist Network," including Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah, has significantly altered the strategic landscape. Netanyahu wants to take advantage of that. Op-ed.
HRH Pahlevi's speech at the IAC conference was a clarion call for decisive global action against the Islamic Republic, for ending its support for terrorism and violence. The next peace treaty could be the Cyrus Accords. Opinion.
The events of September 8, 1978, known as "Black Friday" or the "September 8 Massacre," were orchestrated by two mullahs with the help of Palestinian Arab and Libyan terrorists, resulting in the deaths of 87 demonstrators in Tehran. The Ayatollah's path was cleared. Op-ed.
The Islamic Republic's global terror campaign does not elicit a response from the Western world and, in fact, Iranian lobbyists , apologists and stooges operate freely in Washington. Israel may have to act alone as it did against Hamas and Hezbollah. Op-ed.
The real losers in this political charade are the Iranian people, who continue to suffer under economic strain, social restrictions, and political repression. Op-ed.
This event demonstrates that Israel's enemies, no matter where they are, even in the heart of the world's terrorism hub, will still be hunted down. His elimination leaves a power vacuum. Opinion.
The election boycott is a critical expression of political maturity and historical consciousness by a society that, despite being shackled by fear and repression, recognizes the futility of participating in a predetermined play. Opinion.
The infamous case of the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires, which killed 85 people, is a stark reminder of the deadly reach of the IRGC’s operations, directed and facilitated by its commanders. Opinion.
Propaganda and repression are the Mullahs' most successful weapon. Predicting developments in crisis-stricken Iran is challenging, especially with the election period commencing this Thursday as candidate registrations begin. Op-ed.
Tragically, the future president of Iran will not be a true representative of the Iranian people, but a figure trusted by Khamenei and the IRGC—repressive, anti-America, and anti-Israel. Op-ed.
However, the depth of the tragedy lies in the fact that Iranians can envision no future other than disaster for their depleted and exhausted nation. Opinion.
Iran, once a beacon of culture and prosperity, now lies in ruins, a stark testament to the destructive power of radical ideologies. America helped it happen, but if it opens its eyes, it can still save itself. Op-ed.
The West must make a concerted effort to support opposition groups and civil society initiatives within Iran that align with democratic values and human rights. The mullah's regime must go or the West will be next. Opinion.
The international posture towards Iran, thus far characterized by reactive measures, requires a strategic recalibration. Opinion.
