Robert Malley is a curious specimen. He is the son of Simon Malley, a far-left Syrian Jew who worked as a foreign correspondent for the Egyptian government-owned newspaper Al Gomuria, which was a mouthpiece of Nasser’s regime. Simon Malley spent much of his time in New York, writing about — and celebrating — so-called anti-imperial […]
Iran unveils its largest, most powerful drone ever, names it ‘Gaza’
Iran has been significantly expanding its arsenal, especially throughout the past four years. In 2023, Iran said that it had successfully launched a military satellite into orbit. Tehran denied U.S. assertions that its military satellite activity is a cover for ballistic missile development, and claimed that it has never pursued the development of nuclear weapons, […]
Islamic Republic of Iran: Two girls arrested for dancing could face ‘years in prison or death penalty’
The Ayatollah Khomeini said it: “Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There […]
Islamic Republic of Iran: Music events canceled after Muslim cleric blames concerts for drought
A Shi’ite hadith depicts Muhammad saying: “And the person with the [sin of] singing (al-ghina’) will be raised [on the day of resurrection] blind, deaf and dumb. The person with [the sin of] adultery, of wood-wind, and of drum will also be raised in the same way.” And: “Whoever listens to the entertainment (song and […]
Islamic Republic of Iran sentenced converts to Christianity to a total of over 250 years in prison in 2024
These converts could have had it worse. Shi’ite Islam, like Sunni Islam, prescribes the death penalty for apostasy: Shaykh al-Kulayni narrates a sahíh (correct) hadith from `Ammãr as-Sãbãti who said: I heard (Imam) Abu `Abdullãh (as-Sãdiq) (a.s.) saying, “A Muslim from among the Muslims who renounces Islam and rejects the prophethood of Muhammad and considers […]
Israeli Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Program
Not imminent, but “soon.” The die, we are told, is cast. That’s according to a senior European diplomat. What is not known is if Donald Trump will provide the large, 30,000-pound bunker buster bombs that would allow Israel to destroy the underground nuclear facility — a uranium enrichment plant — at Natanz and the facility […]
Iran’s military top dog says ‘resistance front’ imposed ceasefire on Israel, resulting in ‘elevation of Islam’
Once again we see a leader of the jihad against Israel say it’s all about Islam. Yet every last mainstream Western analyst completely ignores Islam when studying the conflict. This warps their conclusions and recommendations. Get the facts here. “Gaza developments devastated Zionists, elevated Islam, resistance: Iran top general,” Iran’s state-controlled Press TV, January 20, […]
Iran: Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance official fired over photo of his daughter without hijab
He and his daughter are lucky if his firing is the only negative consequence they suffer. The Islamic regime has been much harsher with other non-hijabbed women. “Iranian Official Fired After Photos of Daughter Without Hijab Emerge,” Iran Wire, January 21, 2025 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): A senior official at Iran’s Ministry of […]
Iran slams Biden’s tenure as ‘one of the worst performances in 60 years,’ hopes for ‘realistic’ policies from Trump
Iran’s hope that Trump “will adopt realistic and international law-based policies that respect the interests and wishes of regional nations, including Iran” is a subdued cry of desperation. Iran is deeply afraid of Trump’s sanctions. The assessment of the Islamic Republic is utterly humiliating to Biden and his administration, as it shamelessly sought to appease […]
Iran: Famous singer, supporter of Islamic regime, accused of blasphemy against Muhammad, but ‘eligible for leniency’
If you’re a supporter of the Islamic regime and that regime finds you useful, your blasphemy of Muhammad may not be all that bad. If, however, you’re a critic of the regime, any innocuous thing you say could be construed as unpardonable blasphemy against Muhammad. “Iran’s Judiciary denies issuing death sentence for famous singer,” Iran […]