Analyst: Russia unlikely to back Iran militarily in case of future conflict

A senior Eurasia affairs analyst has warned against unrealistic expectations of Russian military support for Iran in the event of a future war, noting that Moscow’s stance during the recent 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel showed only political and diplomatic backing, without any sign of security or military assistance.

Iranian newspaper warns of Taliban’s water policies impacting Mashhad supply

An Iranian daily has accused Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities of cutting off a key source of drinking water to the northeastern city of Mashhad, warning that the move underscores hostile policies toward Iran.

Iranian daily sees regional ‘conspiracy’ in Gaza, Hezbollah and Zangezur moves

Iran’s Jomhouri-e Eslami newspaper has described three recent political and security developments in the Middle East and South Caucasus as a coordinated “plot” serving US and Israeli interests.

Iranian analyst warns of geopolitical ‘chokehold’ as US consortium takes control of Zangezur corridor

Ehsan Movahedian, an Iranian Caucasus affairs expert, has warned that the Friday US-brokered agreement on the so-called Zangezur corridor could sideline Iran from key regional transit routes.

Iranian daily warns against underestimating snapback mechanism threat

An Iranian newspaper has urged policymakers to take the threat of the UN “snapback” mechanism seriously, warning that dismissing it as symbolic, similar to rhetoric used during former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s era, could have grave consequences for the country.

Iranian politician: Larijani’s appointment as Security Council head signals shift away from hardliners

Iranian political analyst and former MP Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh has described the appointment of Ali Larijani as secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council as a sign of declining influence among hardliners, both domestically and internationally.

Ex-diplomat outlines why a military nuclear program would endanger Iran

A former Iranian diplomat has emphasized that Iran’s continued insistence on the peaceful nature of its nuclear program reflects a strategic understanding of the country’s national interests.

Iranian editor criticizes deputy FM for “misinterpretation” of law on IAEA cooperation

Hossein Shariatmadari, editor-in-chief of the Kayhan newspaper, has strongly criticized recent remarks by an Iranian deputy foreign minister regarding continued cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), accusing him of misrepresenting a binding parliamentary law.

Editorial: Iran must rethink overreliance on China amid shifting geopolitics

Iran’s Ettelaat newspaper warns that Tehran must reassess its growing reliance on China, especially in light of Beijing’s cautious stance during the 12-day Israeli assault on Iran in June.

Iranian daily warns against underestimating sanctions snapback mechanism

The Iranian newspaper Jomhouri-e Eslami has cautioned officials about downplaying the risks of the snapback mechanism embedded in the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Analyst says Israel unlikely to strike Iran again, citing failed strategy in Syria

Political analyst Sadegh Zibakalam believes that Israel is unlikely to launch another attack on Iran following recent tensions.

Iranian daily: Another war likely if Iran undermines own strength

Iranian daily Kayhan, in an editorial on Monday, warned that a new war could erupt if Iran fails to project and preserve the political and military strength it demonstrated during the war with the US and Israel last month.

Iranian daily urges firm action on illegal Afghans’ deportation, citing alleged security threats

The Tehran-based Jomhouri-e Eslami newspaper has published a strong editorial, backing the government’s decision to expel about 2 million undocumented Afghans.

Why China remained silent during Iran’s 12-day conflict, expert elucidates

As Iran faced a 12-day conflict with Israel and the US in June, questions emerged regarding China’s muted stance despite the two countries’ long-standing strategic partnership.

Kayhan urges Iran’s parliament to approve NPT withdrawal to counter snapback threat

In a sharply worded editorial, Iran’s Kayhan newspaper has called on the Iranian Parliament to pass legislation mandating withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if the Western parties activate the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)’s “snapback” mechanism.

Former Iranian ambassador: U.S. talks ‘futile’, Lariijani suitable negotiator for west

Mohammad-Hassan Ghadiri Abyaneh, former Iranian ambassador to Mexico and Australia, has dismissed the idea of renewing talks with the U.S., calling it "futile" and "against Iran's interests," following recent escalations with Israel and U.S. military actions targeting Iran’s nuclear sites.

Journalist: Iranian parl’t reportedly considers Hormuz Strait closure amid Western pressure

A senior Iranian journalist noted that members of parliament are reportedly reviewing a proposal to consider the strategic use of the Strait of Hormuz as leverage against hostile actions by Western governments and Israel.

Ex-lawmaker: Iran open to talks with U.S.—but only on own terms

Former Iranian lawmaker Ali Motahari has stated that while Tehran should not rule out the possibility of future negotiations with the United States, any such engagement must be based on clear and dignified preconditions in light of the recent twelve-day war.

Iran’s Ettela’at Daily: Calls for assassinating President Pezeshkian, reckless, divisive

Iran’s Ettela’at newspaper has strongly condemned a controversial social media post by a local city council member in Rasht, northern Iran, who suggested that the Zionist regime should assassinate President Masoud Pezeshkian, similar to what happened to late president Ebrahim Raisi.

Iranian reformist politician urges caution amid rising tensions: “no need to beat the drums of war”

Iranian reformist politician Esmaeil Gerami-Moghaddam has called for restraint in domestic rhetoric surrounding hostilities following Israeli aggression, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy and warning against actions that could escalate tensions further.

Reformist analyst slams Keyhan newspaper over “Martyrs of Negotiation” headline

Prominent reformist analyst Ahmad Zeidabadi has sharply criticized a controversial headline published by the conservative daily Keyhan, which claimed that “1,100 martyrs were the result of insisting on negotiations” with the US.

Intl. law expert: Reimposing UN sanctions against Iran absurd

Reza Nasri, an expert in international law and a foreign policy analyst, described the efforts of the pro-Israel lobbying group known as the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) to reinstate international sanctions against Iran as absurd and meaningless.

Kayhan editor-in-chief brands advocating talks with US as “treason or foolishness”

In a strongly worded editorial published in Kayhan newspaper on Tuesday, Hossein Shariatmadari, the paper’s editor-in-chief and a prominent conservative commentator, condemned calls for negotiations with the US, labeling such efforts as either “treason” or “sheer foolishness.”

Kayhan newspaper criticizes Western-leaning factions over war, negotiations

Iran’s Kayhan newspaper has sharply criticized Western-leaning factions, accusing them of misleading the public and mismanaging the country’s affairs in the lead-up to the recent conflict.

Initial shock, natl. cohesion, and enemy’s miscalculation

It cannot be denied that the first night of Israel’s operation against Iran was tactically and psychologically shocking. The assassination of some of the country’s most senior military commanders triggered a wave of shock, anxiety, and fear of an uncertain future.

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