fake news, iran, iranian protests, media censorship

Iranian Regime ‘Doubling Down’ on Media Manipulation in Response to Recent Protests

The Iranian regime is “doubling down” on the manipulation of media in response to recent protests to create armed conflict between different ethnic groups, an expert has warned. Officials are using fake news and misinformation to portray the uprising as a separatist revolt, preying on the already-fragile tensions between Persian and non-Persian communities. The Iranian ...

Troy Oakes

Social media apps on a smartphone.

How to Make Faloodeh, Ancient Persia’s Favorite Dessert

For people in Iran, Faloodeh holds a special place — it is arguably their favorite dessert. Created during the time of ancient Persia, Faloodeh consists of rice noodles mixed with rose water and lime. If you ever visit Iran, you will find that most ice cream shops have two traditional desserts on their menu — ...

Armin Auctor

Faloodeh

Belt and Road Initiative Paving the Path for CCP Virus

China promised the world that its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) would bring economic growth to the countries participating in it. However, years after the infrastructure projects have begun, many of these countries now find themselves reeling under the COVID-19 outbreak, with Italy and Iran being the worst affected of all. Italy’s woes stemming from China’s ...

Max Lu

Belt and Road Initiative banners.

COVID-19 Deaths in Iran Suggest High Number of Cases

According to the Iranian health ministry, there have been over 2,900 positive cases of COVID-19 infections and 92 related deaths. However, the mortality rate in the country has made some experts think that the real number of infections could be far higher than what the government has reported. “This disease came unseen and undetected into ...

Jack Roberts

A mother and her daughter in Iran.

As the U.S. Isolates Iran, Russia and China Step In

With the scrapping of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), known commonly as the Iran nuclear deal, and the imposing of “maximum pressure” on Iran, discouraging major European businesses from negotiations with the Middle Eastern country, Tehran is suffering economically. However, China and Russia have stepped in and remained allies, propping up the regime. ...

Jack Roberts

Iranian oil pipeline.

Covert Warfare: Is the U.S. Secretly Sending Troops to Iran?

Recently, The Wall Street Journal reported that the Trump administration is considering sending about 14,000 American troops to the Middle East, a move that would double the number of U.S. forces stationed in the region. However, the government has dismissed the reports and clarified that they have no such plans as of now. Troops in ...

Jack Roberts

U.S. troops.

Rice Cakes, Meat, and Yoghurt Dishes to Impress Your Persian In-Laws

Are you in love or engaged to an Iranian and meeting their parents for the first time? If so, you need to cook the yummiest of Persian dishes to impress your prospective Persian in-laws. Iranians love their food and have a rich culinary history, as evidenced by their many amazing dishes. Persian dishes Zereshk polo Zereshk ...

Armin Auctor

Soraya kababs.

Oil Strikes Are an Act of War: Saudi Prince Supports U.S. Claim

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo termed the drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities an “act of war” by Iran. Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman agrees with the U.S. conclusion regarding the oil strikes after an inquiry into the matter. The oil strikes Bin Salman warned that if the world does not take ...

Jack Roberts

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Iran Triggering: The Middle East Erupts Again

Saudi oil facilities were attacked on Saturday, September 21. Drones are claimed to have been used in the strikes. Satellite images indicate 17 points of strikes at the Saudi oil processing center in Abqaiq, along with another 2 points of impact at the Khurais facility. After investigations by the Saudi government, the strikes are found ...

Jack Roberts

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi.

Retaliation for the Drone: U.S. Launches Cyberattack on Iran

In response to the recent downing of an American drone and the mine attacks on tankers, the United States launched a cyberattack on Iranian computers. The tension between the two nations does not seem to be diminishing anytime soon. Tensions rising In retaliation for the recent attack on the U.S. surveillance drone, an RQ-4A Global ...

Jack Roberts

U.S. oil tanker attacked.