According to report by Intelligence Online, the lack of reporting on the deaths has led observers to question whether the deaths were result of internal struggle over Iran’s underground economy,

Iran has threatened to close the strategic waterway in retaliation for Western sanctions; on Friday, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned against strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.

Douma is an important strategic point for Assad regime due to proximity to Scud missile base; Revolutionary Guard official says Hezbollah recently sent fighters to prevent the fall of an Iranian base in Syria to opposition forces.

Head of army intelligence research department says Tehran continues nuclear program progress despite extensive pressure, attempts to destabilize regime.

According to report by Intelligence Online, the lack of reporting on the deaths has led observers to question whether the deaths were result of internal struggle over Iran’s underground economy,

Iran has threatened to close the strategic waterway in retaliation for Western sanctions; on Friday, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned against strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.

Douma is an important strategic point for Assad regime due to proximity to Scud missile base; Revolutionary Guard official says Hezbollah recently sent fighters to prevent the fall of an Iranian base in Syria to opposition forces.

Head of army intelligence research department says Tehran continues nuclear program progress despite extensive pressure, attempts to destabilize regime.