The Attack on Iran’s IRGC Leaders in Damascus and the Iranian Attack on Israel: An Iranian View: Harold Rhode, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, May 12, 2024
Iran’s Attack on Israel was Enabled by North Korean Missile Technology and Advances: Bruce E. Bechtol, National Interest, May 13, 2024
Iran’s Nuclear Weaponization? Khamenei Banks on Biden’s Indecision: Shahram Kholdi, Iran International, May 11, 2024
How Iran Has Quietly Fixed the Race for the Next Supreme Leader: Najmeh Bozorgmehr, Financial Times, May 14, 2024
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Iranian Lawmaker Declares Tehran Obtained Nuclear Bombs: Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, May 12, 2024 — After the head of the United Nation’s atomic watchdog agency warned that Iran has enough uranium to produce “several” nuclear bombs, a firebrand Iranian lawmaker declared on Friday that the Islamic Republic of Iran possesses atomic weapons.
Israeli Insider Reveals Motivation Behind Last Month’s Strike in Iran: Negar Mojtahedi, Iran International, May 14, 2024 — Israel’s retaliatory attack against Iran’s sophisticated radar system in Isfahan in April carried a strong message that the Islamic Republic’s defense capabilities could not match Israel’s military might, a top Israeli insider and ex-military official told Iran International.
US Calls on Iran to Halt Unprecedented Weapons Transfers to Yemen’s Houthis for Attacks on Ships: Edith M. Lederer, AP, May 14, 2024 — The United States called on Iran on Monday to halt its transfer of an “unprecedented” amount of weaponry to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, enabling their fighters to carry out “reckless attacks” on ships in the Red Sea and elsewhere.
A Parliamentary Election Runoff Puts Hard-Liners Firmly in Charge of Iran’s Parliament: AP, May 11, 2024 — Iran’s hard-liners won most of the remaining seats in an election run-off to give them full control over the country’s parliament, authorities said Saturday, while not sharing any details on the turnout.