Iran and Saudi Arabia; will protocols lose their significance again?

The Expediency Council chairman says the issues between Iran and Saudi Arabia should be addressed and the two countries should return to where they were.

Time is perfect to cut dependence on oil: Economy minister

Dr. Ali Tayyebnia said the present juncture offers the best opportunity to reform the economy and cut dependence on oil.

US and Pakistan hold the key to Afghan peace: Former president

Etemad daily has conducted an interview with former Afghan President Hamid Karzai about his years in office and the government that has replaced his.

Today’s teens, tomorrow’s scientists

Two successful teenagers stress motivation and perseverance for students if they seek to walk down the path of science.

Ebtekar reacts to firestorm following dust storm

Iran's Environment chief has said that those MPs criticizing her agency for failure to tackle the dust storms are the very ones who eliminated the money allocated to the problem from the budget.

We are close to a nuclear deal: Former Iranian negotiator

There has been general concern that after a deal on general outlines, talks about the details could run into trouble, setting the stage for the other side to take advantage of it, Sirous Nasseri said.

US has not killed Bin Laden: Former Pakistani spymaster

A former Pakistan general says the US has not killed Bin Laden; rather the terror mastermind has died of natural causes.

Leader’s call for a one-stage deal is meant to prop up the talks: Former negotiator

Hossein Mousavian said the Supreme Leader's instructions are meant to boost the likelihood of a sustainable deal at nuclear talks with P5+1.

Supreme Leader’s message is catching on with the youth

The secretary of Iran’s Human Rights Council has said for the first time since the revolution that we use simple language to develop mutual understanding with the world.

Transfer of power to 3rd generation is Saudi Arabia’s main challenge

An expert in Saudi affairs has said that a bleak future lies ahead for Saudi Arabia and Iran-Saudi relations are not expected to take a positive turn soon.

Italian Anthropologist Hails Iran Leader’s ‘Historic Letter’

An Italian anthropologist described the recent letter by the Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution to Western youths as a “historic letter” whose impact will be revealed in future.

What is really going on in Yemen? An expert point of view (PART TWO)

A Middle East expert says that the possible rise to power of Shiites in Yemen is not a cause for concern for reactionary Arab states; rather, they do not want to see a democracy in their backyard.

What is really going on in Yemen? An expert point of view (PART ONE)

A Middle East expert says that the possible rise to power of Shiites in Yemen is not a cause for concern for reactionary Arab states; rather, they do not want to see a democracy in their backyard.

Yanni weighs in on his probable visit to Iran

I love to stage a concert in Iran and get first-hand knowledge about its culture and people, said the internationally-known composer.

Whenever I reach the end, I start from scratch

Newsha Tavakolian, a self-taught photographer, says her success has no bearing on her gender.

An interview with Shahram Nazeri about Mawlana and Iranian society

Artists should make the most of the trust that people have placed in them, said Shahram Nazeri.

A principlist MP explains the problems of the principlist camp

Ali Motahari, an outspoken principlist MP talks about the problems his fellow principlists face in ensuring unity in their ranks.

Perils of holy ignorance

Prominent Shiite thinker Mostafa Mohaghegh Damad expounds on his book on the so-called holy ignorance.

Ex-IAEA chief warns on unverified intel to pressure Iran

Something that worries me is that these accusations that come from foreign intelligence agencies can be utilized by states to keep Iran under suspicion, said the former IAEA director general.

On Mawlana Jalaleddin Rumi with Brad Gooch

In an interview Brad Gooch, an American biographer, weighs in on his latest project on Mawlana Jalaleddin Rumi.

Rouhani has changed the university atmosphere

Sadegh Zibakalam, a political analyst, says President Rouhani has made good on part of his campaign-trail promises, but he is not to blame for the unfulfilled parts since he is not the only decision maker.

Iran’s economy is in for a big shock: Economist

An Iranian economist says a recent drop in oil prices will probably take a toll on Iran’s economy, complicating government efforts to draft a spending package.

One month in Mexico City; the women’s city

Mexico in the words of an Iranian filmmaker who traveled there to have her film screened at Guanajuato Film Festival.

Radicalism will return to the US and Europe (Part Two)

Davood Feirahi, an Iranian university professor, takes an in-depth look at ISIL, saying the terror group will ultimately wreak havoc in Europe and the US.

Radicalism will return to the US and Europe (Part One)

Davood Feirahi, an Iranian university professor, takes an in-depth look at ISIL, saying the terror group will ultimately wreak havoc in Europe and the US.

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