Syria Gov’t, Opposition Keen to End Conflict: Analyst

A senior political commentator believes that all parties to the ongoing conflict in Syria, including the Assad government and the opposition groups, have the will to the end the six-year war.

Saudi FM’s Snap Visit to Iraq Raises Eyebrows

A surprise visit to Iraq by the Saudi foreign minister has raised questions over the top diplomat’s real intention of making such a trip.

What Prompts Saudi FM to Make Landmark Visit to Iraq

Sabah Zanganeh, a senior Middle East expert, has discussed the reasons behind Saudi foreign minister’s surprise visit to Iraq.

Reformists Warned against Struggle with Establishment

A reformist analyst has urged Iranian reformists to refrain from adopting aggressive approaches towards the Establishment, by redefining their relationship as well as their role and position with and within it, respectively.  

Iranian Filmmaker Addresses Anti-Trump Demonstrators in Beverly Hills

Asghar Farhadi, the Iranian filmmaker who has boycotted this year’s Oscars ceremony in protest at Trump’s visa ban, spoke via video message to the crowd gathered in Beverly Hills to voice their outrage over the US President’s policies.

Why Turkey Is Ratcheting Up Anti-Iran Rhetoric

Turkish President Erdoğan recently coined a new term, ‘Persianism’ or Persian nationalism, to express part of his concern over the change of Mideast situation in favour of Iran. But what is the reason behind the escalation of Turkey’s anti-Iran rhetoric?

Blues Punish Complacent Reds

The Iran Pro League table-topper Persepolis should have stopped living in the past in Sunday’s eagerly-awaited derby against traditional archrival Esteghlal in Azadi Stadium, west of Tehran.

Why Iran’s Leader Thanked US President Trump

Trump’s anti-Iran rhetoric, alongside Obama’s efforts to threaten and put Iran under pressure, not only didn’t make the Iranians retreat, but strengthened their national unity, solidarity and support for the ruling system.

Trump’s Travel Ban Depriving US of Flavour Iranians Could Add

An Iranian politician and cultural figure has discussed the consequences of President Trump’s executive order that bans Iranians from entering the US, saying the ban deprives Americans of the sugar Iranians could add to the American society.

Rouhani Administration Promoting Gender Equality in Iran: Activist

An Iranian women’s rights activist has described as positive the government’s efforts to bridge the gender gap existing in the Iranian society.

Trump’s Threat Should Be Taken Seriously: Analyst

A political analyst says the world should take the “Trumpism” threat seriously and prevent the emergence of another Hitler.

Trump’s Visa Ban Once Again Puts Iran in ‘Axis of Evil’

An Iranian columnist says the protests staged by opponents of US President Donald Trump do not mean they are really identifying themselves with Iranians and other Muslims, but they are rather using the issue for their own benefit. To them, Iran is still the axis of evil!

Eighth Wall Separating Americans and Mexicans

The new US administration is planning to divide off American people from Mexicans by erecting a wall along the two countries’ common border at a time when the world looks to bridging differences and getting closer together.

Arab Leaders Criticized for Silence over Trump’s Biased Order

Abdel Bari Atwan, the well-known Arab author and journalist, has taken a swipe at Arab leaders for remaining tight-lipped in the face of US President Trump’s executive order which bans nationals of seven Muslim majority countries from entering America.

Attempts to Increase Iran-Russia Distance Can Harm Fight against Terror

A senior Iranian analyst believes that divisive diplomacy and religious bans won’t lead to sustainable peace in Syria and the Middle East, and if the US President Trump wants to defeat terrorism in the region, he should avoid imposing such approaches.

“American Dream” Is Merely a Dream: Iranian Artist

A well-known Iranian pop singer has protested against Trump’s racist decisions, particularly his executive order that bans the citizens of several Muslim countries, including Iran, from entering the US.

Puzzle Solved by Saudi King: Bin Laden Wanted to Damage US-Saudi Ties!

Saudi King Salman in a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump has noted that the terrorist attack on World Trade Centre towers on September 11, 2001, was a plot by Saudi prince Bin Laden to spoil Riyadh-Washington ties. But did the attack spoil their ties? Or other countries paid the price?

Analyst Describes Syria Peace Talks in Astana as a Step Forward

A senior Middle East expert says the recent Syria peace talks held in the Kazakh capital of Astana were a positive move in handling the Syrian issue.

Trump’s Administration to Use MKO Terrorist Group as Leverage against Iran

With a number of close friends and advisors who advocate the MKO terrorist organization, US President Donald Trump seems to be using the anti-Iran terrorists as a means of putting the Islamic Republic under pressure.

Obama Popular with Europeans, Despised by Middle Easterners: Analyst

An Iranian analyst says the former US president, Barack Obama, was popular among Europeans, but people in the Middle East had a low opinion of him.

Plasco Indecent Results from People’s Irrational, Irresponsible Votes

Following the tragic collapse of Plasco Building, many Iranian media outlets have sharply criticized the presence of Iranian artists and athletes in Tehran’s City Council - thanks to public votes - while they do not possess sufficient expertise and efficiency for managing urban affairs.

What Iran Can Learn from Plasco Building Collapse

A US-based Iranian architect says people in Iran should call for tighter regulations on building construction and maintenance in the aftermath of the deadly Plasco Building collapse like what the US society did following the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911.

Tragedy Tainted with Politics in Iran

Opportunists are putting a political spin on the recent collapse of Plasco high-rise building in Tehran for personal gain.

Aleppo Peace Talks Lead Nowhere without Iran’s Intervention

A former Iranian diplomat says the parties to the agreement on Aleppo were not able to deal with rebels if Iran didn’t intervene in the peace talks.

Rouhani’s Gov’t Overexcited by Airbus Plane Arrival: Conservative Journalist

The extreme happiness of a number of Iranian statesmen over receiving only one Airbus plane is both surprising and ridiculous, said a senior Iranian conservative journalist.

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