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The Coming Clash Between Hezbollah and Israel in the Shadow of the Iran Nuclear Deal
Tony Badran, Jonathan Schanzer, David Daoud
FDD Press
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Erdogan needed a friend after the failed coup, so he headed to Russia.
Aykan Erdemir, Boris Zilberman
Politico
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Sanctions Evasion in the Iranian Aviation Sector
Emanuele Ottolenghi, Annie Fixler, Yaya J. Fanusie
FDD Press
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Bogus foreign-policy debates: How we’re helping our enemies fool us
Jonathan Schanzer
New York Post
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The Islamic Republic’s claims against the U.S. should not outweigh those of Iran’s victims
Clifford D. May
The Washington Times
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The Iran Money Transfer: Unanswered Questions
The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday revealed details of a U.S. cash transfer to Iran on January 17 – the same day that five American hostages were released from Iranian prisons. The method and timing of the events – both occurring the day after last summer’s nuclear deal went into effect – has sparked questions from lawmakers and pundits over whether the payment amounted to ransom. more...
Iraq Opens its Gates to Iran’s Trojan Horse
The Al-Arabiya satellite station published an Iraqi government document last week revealing that Baghdad had established an “independent military formation” in Iraq’s security forces, beyond Defense Ministry control. more...
Behind the Veneer of Cross-Party Unity, Erdogan Cements Power
All three of Turkey’s main opposition parties opposed the coup attempt on July 15, and the government has taken pains to show its gratitude. more...
State of Emergency Risks Undercutting Turkey’s Fragile Democracy
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared a three-month-long nationwide state of emergency on Wednesday after back-to-back, hours-long meetings with the National Security Council and Cabinet. more...
Iran’s Latest Test Shows It Is Doubling Down on Ballistic Missiles
Iran reportedly tried to test yet another ballistic missile last week – the latest in a series of tests dating back to October. Despite the launch’s failure, it succeeded in a larger goal: continuing Tehran’s experimentation with delivery vehicles that could be topped with a nuclear warhead. more...
Hamas Vows to Join Municipal Elections, but Obstacles Remain
Hamas announced last week that it would participate in municipal elections across the West Bank and Gaza in October. more...
Taxing American Businesses that Partner with Iran
American businesses have been looking to break into the Iranian market ever since the signing of last summer’s nuclear agreement, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). more...
Post-JCPOA, Iran Revs Up Nuclear, Missile Procurement in Germany
On the eve of the Iran deal’s one-year anniversary, a new report by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency says that Iran sought illicit nuclear and missile technology in Germany throughout 2015, and was expected to continue doing so. more...