The Shadow Commander

Qassem Suleimani is the Iranian operative who has been reshaping the Middle East. Now he’s directing Assad’s war in…


Friction growing between Russia and Iran

Friction growing between Russia and Iran

The rocky partnership between Russia and Iran in the Syrian conflict is entering a turbulent period. The unprecedented…


Syria leases Mediterranean port to Iran

Decision to lease parts of Latakia to Iran puts Iranian personnel close to Russian installations When Russia was…