Yoni Ben Menachem's Blog - נושא: Iran and the Shiite axis

The Prisoner Exchange Deal between the US and Iran

14 September 2023

The anticipated prisoner exchange deal between the United States and Iran is set to be executed shortly.
In Jerusalem, there is speculation that this agreement forms part of a broader diplomatic understanding between the two nations, which also encompasses the contentious nuclear issue. Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to voice Israel’s concerns during his upcoming meeting with President Biden. However, it appears that President Biden is resolute in his pursuit of normalizing US-Iran relations.

Iran Successfully Suppresses Hijab Protest

11 August 2023

The Iranian government has managed to quash the hijab protest movement, as President Ibrahim Raisi pledges to eradicate the phenomenon of hijab removal just days before the first anniversary of the protest’s outbreak. Anticipating the potential for renewed demonstrations, the Iranian regime remains resolute in its determination to crush any protests with utmost force, aiming to eliminate the issue from public discourse.

Iran is formulating with its allies a new strategy against Israel

26 July 2023

Iran launched a campaign of psychological warfare against Israel following the enactment of the first law of the legal reform and does not hide its joy at the internal crisis in Israel. Iran’s new strategy is dangerous and it is waiting for the right moment for it to take advantage of the crisis in Israel to strike at it.

The Iranian Influence in Judea and Samaria Intensifies

4 July 2023

The Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, has directed the leader of the Islamic Jihad, Ziad Al-Nakhallah, to establish terrorist battalions in all Palestinian cities in Judea and Samaria and equip them with weapons.
Khamenei is determined to transform the territories of Judea and Samaria into a new front against Israel, utilizing Iranian funding and weaponry.

The Palestinians in the service of Iran

26 June 2023

Iran no longer hides its intentions to take control, through its Palestinian affiliates, of the territories of Judea and Samaria and open a new front against Israel from them. The armed terrorist groups have neutralized the power of the PA in northern Samaria, the chairman of the PA is afraid of a confrontation with them and thinks only of saving the throne of power.

Iran’s Push for Escalation in Judea and Samaria

22 June 2023

This week, the leadership of Hamas and Islamic Jihad traveled to Tehran to coordinate their efforts against Israel with the Iranian leadership and the “Revolutionary Guards.”
According to Hamas sources, Iran has pledged to provide weapons and funding to armed terrorist groups in Judea and Samaria and has demanded the establishment of rocket production facilities in northern Samaria.

Israel’s New Red Line

17 June 2023

Israel expresses concern over secret talks between the US and Iran regarding new agreements on the nuclear issue, leading it to establish a new “red line” for itself.
A senior political official in Jerusalem states that if Iran enriches uranium to a military level of 90 percent, it would be seen as an admission of intent to produce nuclear weapons. Israel would then feel compelled to take action.

Khamenei is deceiving the world

13 June 2023

The supreme leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, makes so-called “moderate” statements and continues Iran’s campaign of deception regarding its nuclear project Khamenei’s tactics are designed to gain time, bring about the lifting of sanctions on Iran and strengthen the military power of Iran and its affiliates.

A New Nuclear Agreement Poses a Threat to Israel

11 June 2023

Iran and the US deny any progress toward a new nuclear agreement, but Israel remains skeptical. Prime Minister Netanyahu has declared that Israel will not be bound by any such agreement.
Senior security officials argue that a new nuclear agreement between world powers and Iran would endanger Israel by bolstering Iran’s military strength and that of its allies in the Middle East.

Naval military alliance between Iran and the Gulf states

7 June 2023

Iran is drunk on power and is trying to push the US out of involvement in the Gulf, the commander of the Iranian Navy announced the establishment of a military naval alliance between his country and the Gulf states. Iran is trying to expand the vacuum left by the US in the Gulf through cooperation with Russia and China.

Iran and the Shiite axis

The Prisoner Exchange Deal between the US and Iran

Iran Successfully Suppresses Hijab Protest

Iran is formulating with its allies a new strategy against Israel