Politics

Latest Politics News in Iran – News and views from the world of politics in Iran and the region, including government, Parliament, foreign affairs, defence and more.

Foreign Policy

Regional peace hinges on restoration of Palestinian people’s rights: Iran

Emad Askarieh - July 9, 2015

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has said that resistance is the only way to protect the rights of Palestinians and to liberate the occupied Palestine and the holy Quds.

Hard News

Iran’s Zarif warns P5+1 against coercion

Emad Askarieh - July 9, 2015

Foreign Minister Zarif has said there is growing acknowledgment that attempting to coerce a proud civilization into submission only leads to further conflict, resentment and hostility.

Nuclear

For Iran: Life on equal footing; For the world: diplomacy, not war

IFP Editorial Staff - July 8, 2015

Sadegh Zibakalam, a political analyst, says that the example of Iran-P5+1 talks can be followed to settle some global crises, adding the nuclear deal is likely to redraw the region’s political map.

Hard News

Win-win deal to be clinched if other party avoids excessive demands: Shamkhani

Emad Askarieh - July 8, 2015

The deal should guarantee development of Iran's peaceful nuclear technology, lifting unfair economic sanctions, respecting the country's independence and security, Shamkhani said.

Hard News

Muslims to show on Quds Day Palestine will not be forgotten: Rouhani

Emad Askarieh - July 8, 2015

President Rouhani has said that on International Quds Day all Muslims in the world will seek the freedom of the occupied Palestinian territories.

Hard News

President Rouhani praises nuclear negotiators

Emad Askarieh - July 7, 2015

Iranian negotiator Abbas Araghchi said the draft of the agreement is almost finished, noting that the resolution of the remaining issues requires “political decisions” by P5+1.

Hard News

Larijani: Good nuclear deal can serve the entire world

Emad Askarieh - July 7, 2015

Larijani said that although the Zionist regime adopted stands hurriedly about the ongoing nuclear talks, a good agreement can be beneficial for the entire world.

Nuclear

Distrust is in the DNA of ties between Iran and the US

Emad Askarieh - July 7, 2015

A former Iranian diplomat says that the think tanks, not diplomats, should study the ways by which Iran and the US can restore mutual trust.

Hard News

Source rejects Reuters report on Iran’s demand for removal of missile sanctions

Emad Askarieh - July 7, 2015

Reuters alleged in a Monday report that a dispute over UN sanctions on Iran's ballistic missile program and a broader arms embargo were among issues holding up a nuclear deal.

Hard News

Iran, IAEA firm to boost ‘technical interaction’

Emad Askarieh - July 7, 2015

The IAEA team and Iranian officials have reached an agreement which is in keeping with national interests, security considerations and the Islamic establishment’s red lines, said Kamalvandi.

Hard News

Deal is round the corner: Former British ambassador to IAEA

Golrokh Askarieh - July 6, 2015

The Americans are under some pressure to have an agreement by Tuesday because they want to be able to present the agreement to Congress before the 9th July, said Jenkins.

Nuclear

FM Zarif asks people to pray for nuclear team

Emad Askarieh - July 6, 2015

FM Zarif has said that it is still unclear what will come out of the talks, adding that some differences remain unsettled between the two sides.

Hard News

Iranian official: 70% of technical annex to nuclear deal written

Emad Askarieh - July 6, 2015

According to the technical annex, all nuclear activities of Iran will continue," the unnamed source said.

Hard News

Time for political decisions on nuclear deal: Iran negotiator

Emad Askarieh - July 5, 2015

The Iranian deputy foreign minister said that the West should show more flexibility in the nuclear talks, adding, "Iran has shown enough flexibility so far."

Local

Viewpoints of Hashemi Rafsanjani on the Supreme Leader

Golrokh Askarieh - July 5, 2015

In an interview with the Arabic-language daily Al-Vefagh, Hashemi Rafsanjani has talked about his friendship with the Supreme Leader.

Nuclear

Top MP: Prospect of nuclear talks is promising

Golrokh Askarieh - July 5, 2015

Speaker Ali Larijani has said that Iran has always called for Muslim unity and has demonstrated strong determination to tackle terrorism.

Hard News

Sanctions to be lifted on day of nuclear deal finalization: Iran’s Araghchi

Golrokh Askarieh - July 5, 2015

On the day of the agreement between Iran and P5+1, all financial sanctions by the EU, the US, and the Security Council against Iran will be removed, said Araghchi.

Hard News