Former Iranian OPEC representative urges action beyond nuclear negotiations

A former Iranian representative to the OPEC Board of Governors, emphasized the need for Iran to pursue new trade opportunities with countries threatened by the US, rather than solely relying on nuclear negotiations for economic relief.

Potential Trump strategies towards Iran: Experts weigh in

As Donald Trump just began his second term as US President, questions arise about his approach towards Iran.

Regional expert outlines key concerns for Iran following Gaza ceasefire

An Iranian Middle East expert has outlined significant points for Iran to consider following the recent Gaza ceasefire, including a crucial shift in the blockaded enclave’s governance, a persistence of regional tensions, and the stability of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

Senior researcher: Trump, Pezeshkian can clinch ‘historic deal’

Seyed Hossein Mousavian, a researcher at Princeton University, believes that Iran and the US can reach a sustainable agreement by adhering to certain principles.

Iran-Russia comprehensive agreement: ‘A roadmap for economic cooperation’

Leonid Slutsky, Chairman of the State Duma's International Affairs Committee, described the comprehensive cooperation agreement between Iran and Russia as a roadmap for developing bilateral relations.

Former Iranian diplomat urges discreet contact with Trump’s team

A former Iranian diplomat has suggested that Iran should establish discreet communication channels with incoming US President Donald Trump's team to reach a suitable arrangement.

‘Damaged foreign policy’ one of Iran’s oldest wounds, political analyst says

An Iranian professor of international relations has highlighted the profound impact of Iran's ‘damaged foreign policy’ during a national dialogue on consensus.

Concerns grow over environmental impact of relocating Iran’s capital to Makran

The Tehran-based Etemad newspaper has raised concerns about the potential environmental impact of establishing Iran's future capital on the Makran coast, in southeast of the country.

Newspaper criticizes media boycott of former Iranian president Hashemi on his death anniv.

An Iranian newspaper has condemned the removal of former president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's name from streets in major cities and the boycott of his name and image in state media on his passing anniversary.

Iranian daily: No concessions to Taliban; time to reclaim embassy, expel illegal immigrants

The Iranian public's “logical and legal” demand, which has now become a widespread call, is for Iran to revoke the concessions granted to the self-proclaimed Taliban administration in neighboring Afghanistan, a Tehran-based newspaper argues.

Iran Must engage with the U.S. for sanctions relief, says political analyst

Nasser Imani, an Iranian principlist political analyst, emphasized the necessity for Iran to negotiate with the United States to address sanctions effectively.

Iranian journalist castigates advocates of negotiations with US

Hossein Shariatmadari, the managing director of Tehran-based Kayhan newspaper, has strongly criticized Iranian officials advocating for negotiations with the US, saying they are either foolish or hand in glove with Americans.

2025: Challenges and opportunities for West Asia

In an interview with Iran Newspaper, Iran's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati highlighted the main foreign policy challenges for West Asia in the New Year.

Daily: Retaliation against Israel an ‘opportunity’ for Iran

The Tehran-based principalist newspaper Vatan-e Emrooz has published an editorial emphasizing that Israel's continued threats against Iran present both a danger and an opportunity.

Former Iranian minister urges Expediency Council to re-evaluate FATF with updated information

A former Iranian minister has urged the Expediency Council to re-evaluate the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) with updated and realistic information, arguing accession to the organization is in the national interest.

Experts stress tackling FATF issues can lead to economic prosperity in Iran

Iranian newspaper Jomhouri-e Eslami, in its Tuesday edition, outlined several critical measures to boost Iran's economy, including the expulsion of over 8 million undocumented Afghan migrants, lifting sanctions, and resolving the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issues.

Iranian newspaper critiques “foreign policy failures, misjudgments on Syria”

The Iranian newspaper Jomhouri-e Eslami has criticized the government's foreign policy, particularly regarding the ongoing situation in Syria, attributing the setback to the influence of Russia and Turkey.

Ex-Iranian diplomat suggests naming a street in Tehran after Egypt

A former Iranian diplomat has proposed naming a street in the Iranian capital Tehran after Egypt, in reciprocity to the street named after Iran in Cairo as a sign of thaw between the two countries that severed diplomatic ties over four decades ago.

Kayhan: After Syria, it’s Iraq’s turn; Israel aims to reach Euphrates

Tehran-based Kayhan newspaper reported in its Saturday edition that within 48 hours of the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government in Syria earlier this month, Israel carried out around 300 attacks on the ountry.

Iran should withdraw from NPT, says Kayhan newspaper’s editor-in-chief

Hossein Shariatmadari, in an article for Kayhan newspaper, has argued that Iran's membership in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has brought nothing but harm to the country and suggested that Iran should withdraw from it.

Former Iranian diplomat urges restraint on hardliners in Iran regarding renewal of ties with Egypt

Hojjatollah Joudaki, a former cultural attaché of Iran in Cairo, has stressed the necessity of controlling radical elements on both sides to revive relations between Iran and Egypt.

Former Iranian MP Falahatpisheh: Assad’s downfall does not mean defeat for axis of resistance 

Former head of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iran’s Parliament Hoshmatollah Falahatpisheh says the downfall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria does not mean the defeat of the axis of resistance.

Al-Julani, Erdogan potential casualties of Syrian events, Iranian daily argues

The ongoing events in Syria could result in significant casualties, notably Abu Mohammad al-Julani, the leader of the militant Tahrir al-Sham group, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, an Iranian newspaper has commented in its Tuesday edition.

Stability in Syria unlikely in short term, Iranian analyst opines

A senior Iranian political analyst has attributed the swift and fluid developments in Syria to the “shift in the balance of power in the Middle East.”

Assad’s fall: Regional power shifts, growing Israeli influence in Syria

The whirlwind of developments in Syria and the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government have sparked significant regional and international reactions, including in Iran.

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