The United States charged an Iranian operative in an alleged plot to assassinate former Trump-era National Security Adviser John Bolton. Summary The United States charged an Iranian operative in an alleged plot to assassinate former Trump-era National Security Adviser John Bolton. Shahram Poursafi, reportedly a member of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard, allegedly offered $300,000 to “eliminate” Bolton. The Justice Department alleged Poursafi “was likely motivated to kill Bolton in retaliation for the death of Qassem Soleimani.” Soleimani was the commander …
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The Biden administration is hoping to revive the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. Critics say Iran is asking for too much. Summary Iran and the United States are returning to the negotiating table for a new …
With low turnout and a surge in protest votes, hardliner Ebrahim Raisi is Iran’s new president. American media across the political spectrum acknowledge his history as a murderous butcher. Summary Elections in Iran produced a new …
Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry reportedly passed information about covert Israeli activity in Syria along to Iranian officials. Calls for his resignation dominate headlines on the right while the left is far more interested in …
A day after touting progress in its nuclear research program, Iran announced one of its research sites was “attacked” and blamed Israel. Israel seems to be slyly acknowledging responsibility. Summary An attack leaving the Natanz atomic …