Iran
Iran regime fears widespread chaos over rial collapse
Author Archives: CJ Radin
Iran
Sanctions, currency chaos igniting unrest in outcast Iran
Syria
Rebels captured an air defense base and a supply of missiles. Government aircraft and artillery bombarded Homs, in the heaviest attack in months. Rebels claimed in a video that they would start executing 48 kidnapped Iranian pilgrims if demands are not met.
Jordan
King Abdullah II dissolved Jordan’s parliament, paving the way for elections. The Islamist opposition Muslim Brotherhood staged protests, saying they would boycott the elections. However, only 7,000 of an expected 50,000 protesters showed.
Egypt
A court released from jail two Coptic Christian children who have been accused of insulting Islam. The children were said to have urinated on a paper containing verses of the Koran. A security official said the children will remain under investigation.
Libya
In Libya, a patchwork of militias keeping the peace, and straining it
Iran
As Rial Slides, So Do Iranians’ Dreams
Iran
Clashes and Protest Over Iran Currency Plunge Hit Tehran
Syria
In Damascus, rebels killed 25 members of Syria’s elite Republican Guards. The Syrian army had launched an offensive in the area on Wednesday.
Israel
Authorities indicted an Arab citizen of Israel on charges of spying for Hezbollah. He is accused of gathering intelligence on Israel’s president and on army installations.
Saudi Arabia
Director: Saudi religious police losing some key powers after public complaints
Egypt
Egypt’s Maria TV pitches strict vision of Islam
Iran
In Tehran, riot police clashed with demonstrators protesting against President Ahmadinejad, blaming him for the plummeting currency. Cyberattacks on Iranian infrastructure and communications companies disrupted internet services.
Syria
Four large suicide car bombs exploded in a government district of Aleppo. President Assad ordered 30,000 more troops into the battle for Aleppo. A regional peace initiative including Egypt, Iran, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia appeared to be failing. Syrian state TV attacked Hamas’ leader and Egypt’s president for their support of the rebellion.
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US special forces create strike teams in N. Africa
Egypt
Salafists lose their way in Egypt’s complicated corridors of power
Bangladesh
Police arrested nearly 300 people after Muslim mobs attacked Buddhist temples and houses. Dozens of buildings were looted and set on fire. Police said the attack had been organized, with many of the attackers having been bussed into the area.
Iran
Iran may still be years away from any nuclear-armed missile
Libya
Our revolution has been stolen, say Libya’s jihadists
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
Al Qaeda in North Africa making millions kidnapping
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White House secret meetings examine al-Qaeda threat in North Africa
Syria
The US State Department said it believed a missing US journalist was being held by the Syrian government. Damascus saw renewed fighting. Iranian, UN, and NATO officials warned Syria not to use its chemical weapons against anti-government rebels.
Hezbollah
A Hezbollah commander and two fighters have been killed fighting in Syria. Ali Hussein Nassif, also known as Abu Abbas, was allegedly killed “while performing his jihadi duties.”
Lebanon
Assad ordered killing of Muslim cleric to instigate civil war in Lebanon: leaked files
Afghanistan
On Patrol With Bravo Company in Afghanistan
Iran
Iranian economy on verge of collapse, says Israel
Iran
Iran’s rial hits an all-time-low against the US dollar
Yemen
Yemen: After U.S. embassy attack, West uneasy over Saleh’s role
Bangladesh
The prime minister blamed radical Muslim Rohingya and political opponents for attacks on Buddhist temples and homes on Sunday. Army soldiers, border guards, and police were deployed to provide protection to returning Buddhists. The government banned public gatherings in the area.
Syria
In Homs, government forces evicted thousands of residents and then demolished their homes. Fighting spread across the old section of Aleppo. Government forces shelled towns in the eastern suburbs of Damascus.