Iranian Journalist: Now, It’s South Korea’s Turn!

A veteran Iranian journalist has repeated his suggestion that Iran should move a step forward and block South Korean ships in the Strait of Hormuz to force Seoul to unfreeze the Islamic Republic’s funds, according to Fars News Agency.

Activist: Reports of Saudi transfer of power fabricated

Reports that suggest the transfer of power in Saudi Arabia from the ailing king to the de factor ruler is imminent, are baseless and meant to test public opinion, says a Saudi dissident and political activist.

Analyst: Raisi Monday visit to Oman focused on economic cooperation

An Oman affairs expert says the Monday visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Oman appears to be focused on economic affairs and expansion of ties between the two countries.

“UN sanctions rapporteur’s Iran visit step forward, but won’t lead to removal of bans”

An international affairs expert says the new report on Iran by UN Special Rapporteur on Unilateral Coercive Measures Alena Douhan is a “step forward”, but this does mean it could lead to any change in the behavior of the United States and its unilateral sanctions.

Expert: Iran-Saudi talks must be over bilateral issues alone

An Iranian expert of international affairs has said Saudi Arabia is not willing to normalize ties with Iran as Riyadh believes this will relieve pressure on Tehran.

Analyst: Iran, UAE can strengthen ties based on commonalities

A political analyst says Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have many common grounds for cooperation based on which the two Persian Gulf neighbors can strengthen their relations under the leadership of the new UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan.

‘Russia may resort to scorched-earth policy if it fails to topple Kiev govt. in war’

A political commentator says Russia may resort to a “scorched-earth policy” in Ukraine and move to largely destroy the country’s infrastructure if it fails to topple the government in Kiev through its military offensive.

Qatari emir’s visit to Iran sign of policy to engage with neighbors more actively: Commentator

An Iranian commentator says the scheduled visit to Iran by Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is an actual sign of Iran’s policy to engage with its neighbors more actively.

Analyst: Russian war with Ukraine to have no winner

A political expert says the Russian war against Ukraine will have no winner, while Moscow appears to have achieved none of its military objectives and its Western neighbor has been reduced to ruins.

Expert: Upcoming visit by Russia’s deputy PM shows Moscow serious about Iran ties

International affairs expert Saleh Eskandari says the upcoming visit by Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Valentinovich Novak to Tehran shows the determination of the Russians in pursuing strategic relations with Iran.

What does a war of attrition in Ukraine mean for Iran’s domestic policy and international ties?

A senior Iranian expert on international affairs says the Ukraine conflict has degenerated into a war of attrition. Kourosh Ahmadi, in an exclusive interview with ISNA, then spoke about the impact of the war on Iran.

Analyst: Saudi Arabia has ‘special status’ in Iran’s foreign policy

A political commentator says Saudi Arabia enjoys a special status in Iran’s foreign policy, and that the severance of ties between the two neighbors never disrupted their contacts over issues related to the Hajj pilgrimage and the OPEC group of oil exporting states.

Analyst: Russia can’t boast of win in Ukraine on natl. Victory Day

An Iranian political analyst plays down the speculation that Russia may be set to declare a “victory” in war with Ukraine on May 9, when it celebrates its Victory Day, given the fact that Moscow has failed to take control of Kiev in the course of its campaign.

Recognition of Taliban not on Iran’s agenda for now: Ex-envoy

A former Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan says recognition of the acting Taliban government is not on Tehran’s agenda for the time being, stressing that the new rulers in Kabul must first accept international regulations and ensure Iran’s share of water from the Helmand River.

‘Saudis must first prove good will to Iran before resumption of ties’

A Iranian political expert says Saudi Arabia first needs to prove its “good will” and true intention to establish lasting relations with the Islam Republic before the two neighbors can reach a détente and resume ties.

Hegemonic system aims to cause rifts between Iran, Afghanistan: Commentator

The hegemonic system aims to drive a wedge between the nations of Iran and Afghanistan, as part of the notorious policy of “divide and rule,” a political commentator says.

Ex-Iranian diplomat: Time is right for deal in Vienna

In an in interview with Iranian news website Entehab, a former diplomat of the Islamic Republic of Iran has said the status quo in the region makes it necessary to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Former Iran diplomat: Pakistani army likely to stage new coup

A former senior Iranian diplomat says Pakistan’s army is the “main player” in the current political situation in the country, and this may lead to a new coup.

Analyst: Meeting of Russian, Ukrainian presidents in Turkey unlikely

Iran’s former ambassador in Ukraine says the complexity of the situation in Ukraine makes the possibility of a meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian presidents in Turkey unlikely at the present time.

Keyhan newspaper: Iran should not let US dodge obligation to lift all sanctions

Hossein Shariatmadari, editor-in-chief of the influential Iranian newspaper Keyhan, has said in a commentary that Iran should not let the US dodge its obligation to lift sanctions against the Islamic Republic during the nuclear talks in Vienna.

“Russia Ukraine attack strategic mistake”

Iran’s former ambassador to the Soviet Union says Russia's President Putin made a “strategic mistake” by invasion of Ukraine, and destroyed the idea of “convergence of Europe and Russia”.

Analyst: Sanctions on Russia cannot be maintained

An Iranian economic analyst says western governments cannot maintain their sanctions against Russia as Europe is the destination for 55 percent of Russian exports and keeping the bans in place will lead to a surge in inflation and recession and ultimately social discontent in the continent.

Europe should urge Russia-Ukraine talks instead of following US: Ex-official

A former Iranian official says Europeans had better try to promote negotiations between Moscow and Kiev to end the Ukraine crisis rather than being at the United States’ beck and call politically.

Fire that emerged under the skin of Ukraine as an offshoot of the Cold War

In an article on Russia’s war in Ukraine, the IFP managing director says that, following the disintegration of the Soviet Union, different governments in Kiev played as puppets in the hands of the US and NATO and tried to pave the way for White House getting concessions from the Kremlin. Russia’s security concerns are understandable, but should not be a pretext for war against another nation.

Iranian analyst raps western media’s ‘racial approach’ over Ukraine

Shahrvand Online news website has published an analysis that takes a look at the western media’s coverage of the human rights situation in Ukraine, amid the Russian war on the country.

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