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.

Ex-Iranian envoy to USSR: Russia may exploit Iran-U.S. talks to advance own interests

Naematollah Izadi, Iran’s last ambassador to the Soviet Union, expressed deep reservations about Russia’s possible involvement in Iran-U.S. negotiations, warning that Moscow may attempt to leverage the situation for its own geopolitical gains—particularly with respect to the Ukraine conflict.

Iranian daily urges 90% uranium enrichment, limits on IAEA in response to snapback threat

A prominent conservative Iranian newspaper has called on the government to sharply escalate its nuclear program and restrict international inspections in response to efforts by the US and European powers to revive sanctions under the 2015 nuclear deal's "snapback" mechanism.

Daily warns: Glorifying cleric Qasemian jeopardizes national interests, Iran-Saudi ties

Iranian daily Khorasan has issued a sharp editorial warning against efforts to portray cleric Gholamreza Qasemian as a national hero, calling such moves a threat to Iran’s diplomatic standing and national interests.

Iranian daily slams domestic ‘self-imposed sanctions’ amid economic woes

Iran's Jomhouri Eslami newspaper has sharply criticized what it describes as "self-imposed sanctions," warning that domestic mismanagement and corruption are exacerbating the country’s economic crisis more than foreign sanctions.

Foreign policy expert: Europe won’t dare activate snapback mechanism against Iran

An expert on European and American affairs, commented on the ongoing Iran-US nuclear negotiations held recently in Rome, describing the talks as constructive and emphasized that declared “red lines” by both sides do not preclude progress, but rather frame the bargaining process.

Former Iranian diplomat: No impasse in nuclear talks as Oman mediation offers path forward

Former Iranian diplomat to the UN, Kourosh Ahmadi, says recent developments in the indirect talks between Iran and the US indicate that negotiations remain on track and should not be viewed as a failure.

Iranian daily questions future of nuclear talks amid US hostility

An Iranian newspaper has expressed growing doubt about the continuation of nuclear negotiations, citing hostile behavior from the US and a lack of genuine commitment to a fair agreement.

Former Iranian diplomat urges direct talks with US ahead of upcoming nuclear negotiations

Hossein Mousavian, a former member of Iran’s nuclear negotiation team, has renewed his call for direct talks with the US to resolve the deadlock over Iran's nuclear energy program.

Analyst blames Israeli pressure for disruptions in Iran-US nuclear talks

As indirect talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear program face mounting obstacles, former Iranian diplomat Seyed Jalal Sadatian has attributed the recent disruptions to pressure from Israel.

“U.S. talks have sparked positive sentiment in Iran’s society”

Mostafa Pourmohammadi, head of the Islamic Revolution Document Center, says the recent diplomatic momentum—including indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States—has generated a “positive sentiment” in Iranian society and signaled a shift toward national consensus on addressing public concerns.

Expert: Halting uranium enrichment in Iran inconceivable

Iranian international affairs expert Hassan Beheshtipour has warned against any proposals that seek the complete suspension of uranium enrichment, describing the process as a “thread of prayer beads” that binds the country’s broader nuclear industry together.

Iranian daily criticizes US policy, urges halt to nuclear talks

Iran's principlist newspaper Kayhan has called for an immediate suspension of nuclear negotiations with the United States, citing Washington's continued “disrespect and hostility” toward Iran.

Dozens of pro-Palestinian students arrested at Columbia University

Police detained dozens of Columbia University students who seized part of the school's main library on Wednesday in one of the biggest pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus since last year's wave of protests against Israel's war in the Gaza Strip.

Legal expert warns: Using ‘Arabian Gulf’ could spark global backlash from Iranians

Reza Nasri, a prominent international law expert, has warned that any move by US President Donald Trump to officially adopt the term “Arabian Gulf” in reference to the Persian Gulf would provoke a powerful backlash from the global Iranian community.

Ex-Iranian envoy to UK: EU in a hurry to secure its share amid Iran-U.S. tensions

Seyyed Jalal Sadatian, former Iranian ambassador to the UK, has stated that growing tensions and friction between Europe and the United States have prompted European nations to scramble for influence and leverage in ongoing nuclear negotiations.

Iranian daily warns officials: Taliban acting as US proxy

Iran’s Jomhouri-e Eslami daily has issued a stern warning to the country's officials, accusing the Taliban in neighboring Afghanistan of serving as a proxy for the United States and criticizing what it calls a “dangerous diplomatic oversight.”

Iran’s Ettela’at daily warns: Ignoring online protests could lead to street unrest

Iranian newspaper, Ettela’at, issued a stark warning on Monday, urging authorities not to dismiss public grievances voiced on social media, cautioning that virtual protests could spill into the streets if left unaddressed.

Senior analyst: Deep gaps could derail Iran-US talks

Amir Ali Abolfat’h, a senior Iranian analyst of US affairs, says the delay in the latest round of Iran-US negotiations was foreseeable, given the deep-rooted differences between the two sides.

Paper: Iran may reduce uranium enrichment to civilian levels, no full nuclear disarmament

Iran may be willing to reduce its uranium enrichment to civilian levels and allow independent verification, but will never agree to complete nuclear disarmament, according to a report by Kayhan newspaper.

Analyst: Trump must rescind Carter’s executive order to enable US-Iran economic ties

Foreign policy expert Amirali Abolfath has stated that US President Donald Trump would need to revoke a decades-old executive order by former president Jimmy Carter as a first step toward establishing economic relations with Iran.

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