Iran in Syria and Israeli strategy choices – analysis

Iran has worked with the Syrian regime for decades, but in recent years Iran sought to establish bases and sent members of the IRGC to Syria. SETH J. FRANTZMAN JULY 16, 2021 00:42 Israel may face a crossroads in its Syria policy in the next year as countries in the region seek to bring Syria […]

WATCH: Iran freezes nuclear talks until ‘Hangman of Tehran’ takes charge

  WATCH: Iran freezes nuclear talks until ‘Hangman of Tehran’ takes charge July 15, 2021 .single-share-links .cb-video-frame { margin: 0; } Nuclear talks in Vienna between world powers and the Ayatollah regime in Iran come to a standstill as Tehran reportedly freezes negotiations until mid-August at the earliest, when new Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi takes […]

IDF concerned crisis in Lebanon could have repercussions along the border

411th Battalion Commander Col. Raz Haimlich said that it “can go either way.” ANNA AHRONHEIM JULY 15, 2021 11:54 With the Lebanese economy in a free-fall, the IDF is concerned that there may be an increase of incidents such as drug smuggling and infiltrations of migrant workers or refugees along its northern border. “The Lebanese […]

Greece’s moves towards EastMed pipeline

As part of the groundwork for the planned EastMed natural gas pipeline, Greece, Cyprus and Israel have leased a research vessel to conduct seismic surveys between Cyprus and Crete, and also between Cyprus and Israel. With the initial plan for the Nautical Geo to begin surveys for hydrocarbon deposits in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone not […]

Iran hackers masqueraded as UK scholars to hack journalists, think tanks

“Academics, journalists, and think tank personnel should practice caution and verify the identity of the individuals offering them unique opportunities.” By TZVI JOFFRE JULY 15, 2021 11:34 Iranian hackers masqueraded as British scholars with the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in an attempt to solicit sensitive information from journalists, think […]

IDF requests billions in budget increase to boost Iran attack capabilities

Israel considers Iran’s nuclear program as the number one concern. It would take one year to make a nuclear bomb – intel reports. ANNA AHRONHEIM JULY 15, 2021 11:51 The Israeli military has reportedly asked for a major budget increase so that it can strengthen its attack capabilities should it need to attack Iran’s nuclear […]

Iran said unwilling to restart nuclear talks until hardliner Raisi enters office

In blow to US efforts to revive accord, Tehran reportedly notifies parties it’s staying away from negotiation table until after Rouhani vacates presidency in August By TOI staff Today, 4:29 am Edit Iran has reportedly notified European mediators that it won’t resume indirect negotiations with the US aimed at reviving a multilateral nuclear accord until […]