Analysis: Shiite Pakistani casualties of the wars in Syria and Iraq
Seven Pakistani Shiites who were killed while fighting for Bashar al Asad’s regime in Syria appear to have been recruited and trained inside Iran.
Author Archives: Ali Alfoneh
Analysis: Shiite Afghan casualties of the war in Syria
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps – Qods Force is backing the Fatemiyoun Brigade, a unit comprised of Shiite Afghans living in Iran. The leader of the Fatemiyoun Brigade has been pictured with Qods Force commander Qassem Soleimani.
Analysis: Iran is no partner in the fight against the Islamic State
The threat of the Islamic State not only makes Iraq more dependent on Tehran and legitimizes Iran’s military presence in Iraq, it also provides the regime in Tehran with another bargaining chip in nuclear negotiations.