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

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.

Why is a deal a sure thing?

In these talks, the world is watching the art of diplomacy stand up to aggression against other countries and attempts at regime change.

Twenty reasons why Iran does not trust the US

A former Iranian nuclear negotiator says that the United States is the number-one threat to Iran’s national security, setting out 20 reasons why Tehran cannot trust Washington.

The imperative of a comprehensive strategy to fight violent extremism

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif describes violent extremism as "probably the most critical challenge" menacing the Middle East and the entire world.

Will Yemen’s peace talks run into Saudi bottlenecks?

Observes say the UN-mediated peace talks for Yemen are likely to be held in the shadow of Saudi Arabia’s incessant aggression on the ground.

Iran nuclear deal; to sign or not to sign (PART TWO)

Fararu, a news website, has asked for experts’ view: What happens if a nuclear deal is not inked?

Veteran diplomat seems to have forgotten the facts

An analysis by IRNA has provided answers to remarks by Ryan Crocker, the former US ambassador to Iraq, on US policies in the Middle East and what has gone wrong in the terrorism-plagued country.

Iran nuclear deal; to sign or not to sign (PART ONE)

A principlist political expert says that too much insistence on the conclusiveness of a nuclear deal has raised the expectations of people and officials in Iran.

Don’t let information on Operation 2015 leak: Rouhani advisor

A presidential advisor has said that information on nuclear talks should not be divulged and the country should bar the Saudis and Zionists from pitching their Iranophobia scenario.

Good progress made over removal of anti-Iran sanctions in Iran N-talks: Iranian official

Hamid Baidinejad also said that the idea of foreign access to the country’s military sites has never been on the agenda of nuclear negotiations between Iran and P5+1.

Iran does not need nukes, not now, not ever!

Recent remarks by the Israeli defense minister on the likelihood of nuking Iran are part of efforts to provoke the Iranian nation and pit them against their government, reads an IFP editorial.

Iran’s nuclear talks on course to making US show commitment

The deputy chief of staff for political affairs in President Rouhani’s Cabinet has said that Iran now lies at the core of US politics, both domestically and internationally.

Change in tactic or strategy?

It is wishful thinking to assume that diplomacy can achieve what used to be achieved through war machine; real change is needed.

The US seeks regime change; deal is impossible

Kayhan’s Hossein Shariatmadari has said that accepting what has been included in the Lausanne agreement will set the stage for the US to take military action [against Iran].

Beneath the surface of Iran’s nuclear talks

Khorasan daily has divided the nuclear talks into three periods, explaining what has happened during each period and what the Iranian team should do before the July 1 deadline.

How far does the West go to maintain its credibility?

Alef, a news website, has examined Western demands for inspections of Iran’s military sites and explained how Iranian officials have reacted.

Iran, Arabs, Israel; a geopolitical parody

In an opinion piece, Sharq daily looks at the Camp David Summit and what dissatisfied Arabs managed to gain in the US presidential retreat.

Democracy is all about communications

Jahan-e Sanat daily has, in an opinion piece, said that humans have always used communications to promote their social lives.

Little expected to come out of Camp David

Alef, an Iranian news website, examines the Camp David Summit and what will come out of it, both for the host and the guests.

Where has THAT money come from?

Ali Akbar Torkan has said the law should make it hard for people, office holders in particular, to use dirty money and get involved in illicit businesses.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on May 12

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 10 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

A dramatic turnaround beyond a nuclear deal (PART TWO)

Donya-e Eqtesad daily has said in an opinion piece that the tentative nuclear agreement has come with some consequences which should be thoroughly thought through by parties involved.

Consequences of the Saudi formation of a war cabinet at home and abroad

The cabinet shakeup has brought to power a team of Saudi radicals with a more hostile attitude toward Iran and – when one looks at the large picture – toward Shiism, says a Middle East expert.

Future holds more infighting in store for Saudi Arabia

The former king managed to keep Saudi Arabia united, with his demise, more division will emerge, says a former Iranian diplomat.

A dramatic turnaround beyond a nuclear deal (PART ONE)

An overseas-based Iranian university professor has said in an opinion piece that the tentative nuclear agreement comes with consequences which should be thoroughly thought through by parties involved.

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