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First of all, you are not part of the Middle East. Not historically, geopolitically, geographically or what ever notion there is. Second, how laughable to say that Pakistan, as the number one backer of the Taliban, which has killed thousands of Shia Hazara's for decades now, has adopted a...

You were known as nothing back then. IVC was not a political entity; no continuing line of national identity in Pakistan's history whatsoever. Not even a series of indigenous political states that could reasonably be classified as your country's forbearers. First of all, it is highly debatable...

My dear friend, we've had enemies all around us for more than 2700 years. Some 2650 years before the world even knew what such thing as Pakistan is. Don't worry about us. We have managed, and will do so in the future.

I will give my two cents later this week.

The only reason why they ask Pakistan for troops is because your people are expendable in their eyes. If you think that this phenomenon seriously underpins Pakistan's competence or importance you are deluded. They consider you to be second-class citizens, only good for cheap cannon fodder or...

You are in denial. But I'll guess the attempt of Iraqis to artificially boost morale by blaming others for their own intrinsic weakness is understandable. There is no such thing as Iraqi identity. You are part of a people whose today's borders when drawn by outside powers. Your identity is as...

You are wearing this 'Iraq has been through much more than you Iran' badge with honour. Every regional and international power has played your country for more than a decade. Perhaps Iraqis should start to realize how abysmal their record as a people and nation is. There is something rotten in...

Could also be sabotage. Too early to tell. Seems like the explosion took place at Khojir; not Parchin.

We outsourced our navy to the Phoenicians in antiquity. We relied on the British fleet against the Portuguese in 1622 to recapture Hormuz. Only during the Islamic Republic has Iran become a true, indigenous naval power. We still have a long way to go. Navy has historically been Iran's weakest...

https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/deputy-commander-sayyaris-interview-criticizing-the-irgc.669171/

Interesting. The area south of the Strait of Hormuz previously felt under the operational responsibility of the IRIN. Let's hope this move will not further increase the already existing tensions between both institutions. Don't think the US Navy will be happy with the IRGC operating in the...

Why did the Kurds withdrew?

Wall Street Journal exclusively reports that Europe is trying to forge a compromise over the oncoming diplomatic clash over US' attempt to extend the arms embargo. The European proposal includes: * Extension of restriction on Iran's imports for 12 months with exceptions * Extension of...

Some background information, for those who are interested - from Mansour Ghorbani's book The Economic Geology of Iran: Mineral Deposits and Natural Resources: If anyone is interested in the book; let me know. I'll have a link with a pdf file.

This warrants a strong response.

Russian senator criticises U.S. for ending sanctions waivers on Iran nuclear sites MOSCOW (Reuters) - The United States’ decision to end sanctions waivers that had allowed some work to proceed at Iranian nuclear sites will only provoke Tehran into developing nuclear weapons, Interfax cited...

Go explain to an Iranian who lives in the periphery of the country, who has seen little to none government investment, that he does not have the right to vote simply because he does not have a PhD in international affairs. Or any other Iranian whose life is significantly impacted by the policies...

Iran´s flag raised in Caracas, as Venezuelans thank Iran for sending five fuel tankers to their country despite US sanctions and threats of a blockade: ''Gracias Iran'' popular on Twitter with Venezuelans showing their appreciation.

U.S. Seeks Ways to Halt Iran’s Oil Sales to Venezuela The Trump administration is weighing new sanctions and other legal steps as it seeks to block Iranian oil exports to Venezuela, according to U.S. officials, as the Islamic Republic attempts to make inroads into the U.S.’s age-old sphere of...