Iran – Page 3 – The Diplomatic Envoy

After 10 days of intense negotiation, the Yemeni government coalition and Houthi rebels have agreed to release over 1,000 prisoners. The war between the two parties began in 2014, when a Houthi-led rebel group, backed by Iran, took control of the northern and western regions of Yemen, including the capital of Sanaa. In March 2015, a Saudi-led coalition intervened, displaying support for the internationally recognized Yemeni government headed by President Hadi. In recent months, the rebels have also intensified drone-strikes and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia.

October 2020 International News Americas 2020 Middle East

September 28, 2020September 27, 2020 Mark Gorman

U.S. Reimposes Iran Sanctions

The United States reimposed what is, in effect, an arms embargo on Iran last Monday. This move is one opposed by the rest of the UN, and more specifically, the rest of the UN Security Council. The U.S. argues that it can legally do this through a “snapback,” while Iran has been critical towards the U.S. for making this move.

April 2020 International News 2020 Middle East

April 20, 2020May 1, 2020 Stephanie Miller

Going Ballistic: Iraq Proxy Conflict Intensifies Under Looming Iran WMD Capabilities

Patriot missile defense systems are now fully operational at U.S. military bases in al-Asad and Erbil, Iraq, months after Iran launched a massive ballistic missile attack in January.

February 2020 Opinion 2020

February 18, 2020January 22, 2021 Ali H. Aljarrah

Why Are Iraqis Protesting?: Iran’s Influence in Iraq

After the U.S. assassination of Iran’s Qasam Suleimani, the world held its breath waiting for the Islamic Republic’s ‘vengeance’ for the death of one of its powerful figures. The internet reacted with speculations of World War III, reminiscent to the start of the First World War. Nevertheless, as the world waited, Iraqis were out celebrating the death of a troublemaker, mourning the death of a martyr, or fearful their country will become a battleground for another war.

February 2020 International News 2020 Middle East

February 10, 2020February 9, 2020 Mark Stachowski

Hundreds of Thousands Protest in Iraq Against American Troops

Recent developments in the ongoing U.S.-Iran situation have seen protesters in Iraq flood the streets by the masses, with hundreds of thousands marching through the streets of Baghdad protesting the U.S. troop presence in Iraq.

January 2020 International News 2020 Middle East

January 27, 2020January 26, 2020 Sarah Hyser

Iran Faces Backlash After Downing Ukrainian Jetline

Another wave of protests erupted in Iran after the government attempted to cover up a missile attack on a Ukranian aircraft.

Campus Spotlight November 2019 U.S.2019 School of Diplomacy News

November 26, 2019 Ali H. Aljarrah

Nixon, Kissinger, and the Shah Lecture by Dr. Roham Alvandi

On Thursday, November 7, the College of Arts and Sciences’ Middle Eastern Studies Program organized a lecture on Dr. Roham Alvandi’s book Nixon, Kissinger, and the Shah: The United States and Iran in the Cold War.

November 2019 International News 2019 Middle East

November 18, 2019November 20, 2019 Mark Stachowski

Anti-Government Protests Intensify Ongoing Tensions in Iraq

Recent protests in Iraq have citizens and government officials on edge. Upwards of 260 people have been killed since protests over lack of jobs and services began on October 1.

September 2019 International News 2019 Middle East

September 23, 2019September 22, 2019 Axel Sontgerath

U.S. and Iran Feud Over Attacks on Saudi Oil Facilities

Over the weekend of September 13, eighteen drones and seven cruise missiles attacked two Saudi oil facilities in Abqaiq and Khurais.

September 2019 International News 2019 Middle East

September 16, 2019September 22, 2019 Emma Reed

Middle East Tensions Rise as Hezbollah Attacks Israeli Forces

Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed armed group based in Lebanon, attacked an Israeli army base on the border between Southern Lebanon and Israel, firing anti-tank missiles at an army base and a military ambulance.