Abdul El-Sayed defies $60 Million campaign against him, wins Michigan Democratic Senate Primary

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  By Dr. Pshtiwan Faraj | Kurdish Policy Analysis Despite massive spending by outside groups and high-profile endorsements for his opponent, Abdul El-Sayed secured a decisive Democratic Senate primary victory and now heads into a closely watched November showdown. Abdul El-Sayed has scored one of the most closely watched political upsets of the 2026 election cycle, defeating Representative Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary despite facing more than $60 million in outside spending , much of it from pro-Israel political groups. The victory marks a significant breakthrough for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party and sets up a high-stakes general election contest against Republican Mike Rogers in November. El-Sayed's campaign prevailed even after Stevens received late endorsements from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and influential national Democrats, including Representative James Clyburn . Those endorsements failed to reverse momentum behind El-S...
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Pakistan's Army chief accused of secret IRGC oil network amid Iran War

 


Pakistan Army Chief Accused of Secret IRGC Oil Deal During Iran War

A report alleges Pakistan's army chief secretly partnered with Iran's IRGC to evade sanctions through covert oil exports, raising major geopolitical questions.

By Dr. Pshtiwan Faraj | Kurdish Policy Analysis

A new report published by The Times of Israel has made explosive allegations that Pakistan's military leadership secretly collaborated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to circumvent U.S. sanctions while publicly presenting itself as a regional mediator during the recent Iran-Israel conflict.

According to the report, which cites three anonymous officials familiar with the matter, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi allegedly established a covert oil transportation network in late 2025. The operation reportedly facilitated the movement of sanctioned Iranian crude into Pakistan despite U.S.-led restrictions, generating substantial financial profits for both sides.

If accurate, the allegations would raise serious questions about Pakistan's role in the regional crisis, suggesting that senior military figures were simultaneously benefiting from sanctions evasion while engaging in diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions.


The report further claims that Munir later used the alleged business arrangement as leverage in discussions with Tehran, warning Iranian officials that continued missile attacks against Saudi Arabia could jeopardize the lucrative oil operation. Following another reported Iranian missile strike targeting Saudi Arabia last weekend, Munir is said to have threatened to suspend the venture unless the attacks ceased. According to the report, no additional strikes have been reported since.

Perhaps the most politically significant allegation is that the individual widely portrayed as serving as a discreet intermediary between Washington and Tehran may also have been helping Iran's Revolutionary Guards sustain oil revenues during wartime by facilitating sanctions evasion. If proven, such actions would represent a remarkable conflict of interest, with a purported mediator allegedly profiting from the very conflict he was publicly attempting to contain.

The allegations have not been independently verified, and neither Pakistani nor Iranian authorities have publicly responded to the claims. The report relies on unnamed sources, making independent confirmation essential before drawing definitive conclusions.

If substantiated, however, the revelations could have far-reaching geopolitical consequences. They could complicate Pakistan's relations with the United States, increase scrutiny of sanctions enforcement against Iran, and raise broader questions about the intersection of regional diplomacy, illicit energy networks, and personal financial interests during one of the Middle East's most volatile crises.

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