The Islamic Republic of Iran today is a Shiite Islamic republic with a Sunni minority under a theocratic regime which is ruled by President Hassan Rouhani since 2013. Historically, it is home to some of the world's oldest civilizations including the Persian empire. Since the 1979 Islamic revolution Iran has become more and more conservative.
IRGC founder tells 'Post': "The Islamic regime in Iran has been defeated, they failed."
Iran is pushing several narratives via state media, including blaming US and Israel for toppling Assad regime, and turning to Russia and other countries.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also traveled to the Syrian capital this week to meet with Assad to pledge the Islamic Republic's full support.
Iran believes that Iraq is in danger - this means that Iran is worried militias it backs in Iraq could lose influence.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed the United States and Israel were behind the latest unrest in Syria.
The launch comes as the United States and European countries claim Iran is transferring ballistic missiles to Russia.
France's intelligence head made rare comments on Iran's nuclear capabilities.
Israel struck targets in Iran on October 26 in retaliation for an Iranian missile barrage against Israel on October 1.
"This means, on the one hand, that the Iranians are the ones in control within Lebanon, and they are also looking out for their own interests," he explained.
The Iranian official claimed the destroyer now has a range of over 1,000 kilometers.
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