Mehrdad Moarefian

Rouhani's Impromptu Alliance may Transform the Political Field in Iran

Rouhani got his deal and avoided a drawn-out fight with parliament over its approval. But his victory relied on help from political rival...

What Does Mohsen Rezaei's Return to the IRGC Signify for the Regime?

Former Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Commander Major General Mohsen Rezaei appears to have officially returned to active duty...

Iran's Mohsen Rezaei Writes Open Letter to Yemen's Abdul Malik al Houthi

Mohsen Rezaei, Iran's Expediency Discernment Council Secretary and former senior Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) commander, pra...

Iran Tracker Blog: Will Congressional Moves Push Iran Towards Concessions??

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s and other political figures’ recent venting about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah...

Iran Tracker Blog: IRGC Exercises in the Strait, Rouhani in Qom

Iran Situation Report: November 2014

Iran Situation Report: October 2014

He's Just Not That Into Us: The Supreme Leader's Resistance Strategy Expands

Recent events in Iraq, Syria, and Gaza are increasing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s determination to expand the anti-American a...

Iran Situation Report: September 2014

Iranian Response to Regional Crisis: July 23 - August 7, 2014

A look at Iran's regional activity from July 23 to August 7, 2014.

Iran Situation Report: August 2014

Iran Situation Report: July 2014

Blame the U.S. for the Islamic State: The IRGC's View on Iraq

Iraq Through the Eyes of Iran's IRGC

The feasibility of cooperation with Iran in Iraq depends in part on how the IRGC sees the problem.  This post is the first in a series th...