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Iran: The Syrian Highway in the Fight Against Israel Is Still Open

January 24, 2012 | Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

The wave of protest in Syria has put to the test the strategic alliance between Iran (and Hizbullah) and Bashar Assad's regime. Syria is the main state component of the "resistance camp" and serves as a logistical hinterland for Hizbullah, Hamas, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Iran sees its unequivocal backing for Syria as a demonstration of its ability to stay loyal to its allies despite the regional turmoil.

Iran Signals Its Readiness for a Final Confrontation

November 14, 2011 | Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

Since the November 2011 IAEA report, senior figures of the Iranian regime have begun to use threatening language toward Israel and the U.S.

Iran Holds Major Air Defense Drill Amid Tensions with Turkey

September 25, 2011 | Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

On September 6-15, 2011, Iran held a four-stage major air defense drill. The exercise took place in the midst of escalating Iranian rhetoric towards Turkey as a result of Ankara’s decision to deploy a radar system in its territory that is part of the NATO anti-ballistic missile system. Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi […]

Deteriorating Relations between Iran and Turkey

September 21, 2011 | Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

Iran Sees New Opportunity for Regional Domination Despite Turkish Competition

September 15, 2011 | Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

How Iran Is Helping Assad Suppress Syria’s “Arab Spring”

July 20, 2011 | Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

Does Iran’s Latest Military Exercise Signal a New Defense Doctrine?

July 6, 2011 | Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

Latin America: Iran’s Springboard to America’s Backyard

June 14, 2011 | Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

Why Iran Is Pushing for a Shiite Victory in Bahrain

June 2, 2011 | Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

Revolutionary Guards’ Influence Grows in Iran as Opposition Falters

March 27, 2011 | Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

Is Iran a Role Model for Arab Revolutions?

March 7, 2011 | Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

Iran: Preconditions and Provocations

February 10, 2011 | Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

Iran Views the Egyptian Revolution as the Direct Continuation of Khomeini’s Revolution

February 3, 2011 | Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

Iran Changes the Balance of Power in Lebanon

January 23, 2011 | Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael Segall