Middle East
Why Iran Should Back Kurdish Independence Bid
In an op-ed published in Shargh Daily, Central Asia and Caucasus analyst Bahram Amirahmadian argues that supporting Kurdish referendum will be in the interest of Iran.
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Tension between Tehran and Riyadh Begins to Ease
Pro-reform newspaper Arman Daily has reviewed the latest updates in Tehran-Riyadh ties, seen as a harbinger of détente.
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A Recipe for Saving the Nuclear Deal
In op-ed for Iranian Diplomacy, veteran Iranian diplomat Nosrtollah Tajik states that the key to Middle East problems is to design and implement a sociopolitical development plan.
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Saudi Arabia Has Become Softer towards Tehran. How should we respond?
In an op-ed published by Shargh daily, foreign relations professor Aladdin Gharavi urges Iran to pursue neighborly ties with Saudi Arabia, the "sick man" of the Middle East.
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Is Washington against Kurdish Independence?
A recent article published in IRNA explains why the US wants the Kurdish independence referendum postponed.
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Iran’s Untapped Soft Power Is Key to Its Success & Regional Stability
Iran, post-nuclear deal and at a time of increasing threats to its national security, must infuse a strategy of softer seduction to position Tehran as a peace-and-security leader in the region.
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Despite Concerns over Pilgrim Security, Iran Resumes Haj
In the absence of diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia, Iran is resuming haj pilgrimage after a one-year hiatus, despite security concerns. Iranian Diplomacy has consulted to Middle East experts on how Iran should approach haj.
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