War of Power over Tehran’s Next Mayor
Tehran is a sea of opportunities but not a city of life. Will the next mayor attempt a major shift in developmentalist approach of management employed in recent decades?
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Iran’s Persian-Speaking Neighbor Leans toward Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has recruited a Persian-speaking country, as Iran’s grip over mutual ties loosened in recent years.
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Great Gain or Scandalous Treason?: Political parties divided over Iran-Total contract
A new deal with Total prompts widely differing opinions in Iran.
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Iran’s Parliament Seeks Retaliation against New US’ Sanctions
Majles is working on a double-urgency bill in response to Senate’s new sanctions against Iran. How effective will Iran’s retaliatory measure be?
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Rouhani’s Taciturn Chief of Staff May Finally Come into the Spotlight
Seldom does he appear behind a lectern or become controversial. His appearances in media either depend on situations which call for comments or action relegated to him because of his position. Mohammad Nahavandian is not a man of controversy. His position and political posts have brought him under the radar of media outlets.
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Iran Slams France over MEK meeting
A recent gathering of the much-hated dissident organization Mojahedin-e Khalq (abbreviated as MEK or MKO), dubbed in Iran’s official rhetoric as Monafeghin (=hypocrites), is met with a strong backlash from Iranian politicians and public.
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Four Reasons Javad Zarif Should Continue as Iran’s Foreign Minister
Reformist website Entekhab recounts the benefits of the 57-year old diplomat remaining in his post.
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The Dangers of Washington’s Gambling with Terrorists and Their Sponsors
Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Ghassemi urges US official to shift their approach toward the fight against terrorism.
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Is Muhammad Bin Salman Another Saddam-Hussein-in-the-Making? Iranians Ask
Tehran looks at the new Saudi Crown Prince with suspicion.
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