Iranian analyst rebukes IAEA for silence on Israel’s threat to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities

A prominent Iranian journalist and political analyst has expressed strong criticism of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for its silence regarding former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett’s recent comments about attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Iran reformist daily hails appointment of first Sunni governor in Iran’s Kordestan

In a historic move, the first Sunni governor in 44 years has taken office in Iran’s border province of Kordestan.

Iranian daily urges Pres. Pezeshkian to counter Taliban influence in Iran

A Tehran-based newspaper has called on Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to take decisive action against what it called elements within Iran that support the Taliban’s influence in the country.

Iran Leader aide: Region facing complex situation, U.S. main culprit

A senior advisor to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution has warned that the region is in a complex situation that cannot be easily resolved, emphasizing that “the U.S. leads all regional evils.”

Iranian daily censures ‘radicals for targeting both IRGC and gov’t’ amid tensions

In a significant development, a video of a phone conversation between the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami and President Massoud Pezeshkian was released shortly after a massive missile strike on Israel on Tuesday.

Fmr. Iranian envoy to Lebanon: Full-scale war imminent if Zionists continue tensions

A former Iranian ambassador to Lebanon warned that if the Zionist regime continues its provocations, a full-scale war will ensue, one that is a direct result of its own actions.

Former Iran MP: JCPOA dead, Russia using Iran as ‘accomplice’

A former Iranian parliamentarian believes that Iran’s 2015 nuclear accord with the West does not exist anymore, adding Tehran and Washington are scrambling to strike a new deal.

Iranian daily: Tehran should retract all privileges given to Taliban

The Iranian government should withdraw all of the privileges it has so far granted to the Taliban, a Tehran-based newspaper believes, arguing the ruling regime in neighboring Afghanistan is ‘terrorist’ in nature and deems it obligatory to kill Shia Muslims.

Former Tehran mayor asks President Pezeshkian to reverse policies on hijab, internet

Tehran’s former mayor has advised Iran’s newly-elected President Massoud Pezeshkian to shy away from following the restrictive and controlling policies of the former administration on the cyberspace and women’s clothing.

Ex-Iranian diplomat: No strategic alignment between Iran, Russia

A former Iranian envoy to the UN has hit out at Russia for ‘always blocking the path’ to Iran, despite the fact that the two countries are believed to be strategic allies.

Fmr. Iranian lawmaker raps declared ballistic missile sales to Russia

Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh, former head of National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of Iran's parliament, criticized the public declaration of Iran's sale of ballistic missiles to Russia, calling it "the dirtiest form of Russophilia."

Iran’s last ambassador to USSR: Tehran needs to change strategy vis-à-vis Russia

Iran’s last ambassador to the former Soviet Union says the Islamic Republic has to change its strategy in the face of Russia.

Iranian daily to President Pezeshkian: Do not put too much confidence in Russia

Russia’s recent and past deviations from what ‘strategic allies’ would normally do for each other, have shaken Iranians’ confidence, with calls growing on the new administration of President Massoud Pezeshkian to revise the country’s policies vis-à-vis Moscow.

Analyst: Reaching agreement with Pakistan over gas pipeline best option 

As the ultimatum set by Iran for Pakistan on the implementation of the so-called Peace Pipeline, looms, some experts have called on the new Iranian Administration of President Massoud Pezeshkian to seize the opportunity and revive the long-delayed deal.

Analysit on Zangezur corridor: Putin’s preemptive strike to prevent potential Iran-US diplomatic channels

Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh, a former Chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian Parliament, has voiced concerns over Russia's push to establish the Zangezur Corridor in the Caucuses, saying this initiative represents a preemptive strike by Russian President Vladimir Putin to block any possible communication channels between Iran's new administration and the United States.

Analyst: Iran won’t outsource right to legitimate defense against Israel

Iran has the legitimate right to retaliate after the Israeli regime violated its territorial integrity and assassinated top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31, a senior analyst says.

Iran Leader advisor: Hamas resolved to fight Israel

A senior advisor to Iran’s leader says the appointment of Yahya Sinwar, the head of Hamas in Gaza, as the political chief of the Palestinian group shows the resistance movement is resolved to continue fighting Israel. 

Expediency Council member: Netanyahu seeks to drag Iran into a war with US

A member of Iran’s Expediency Council says the Islamic Republic must give a decisive response to the Israeli regime over the recent terrorist attack that killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran but it must also take care not to fall into Netanyahu’s trap.

Assassination attempt on Trump could reshape U.S. political landscape: ex-Iranian diplomat

Former Iranian diplomat Koroush Ahmadi says an assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump could exacerbate uncertainty and instability within the Democratic camp, further complicating US President Joe Biden's position.

Ex-Iranian diplomat: “We negotiated with Saddam, so we can talk to Trump too”

Kourosh Ahmadi, a former Iranian diplomat, believes that if Iran could negotiate with Saddam Hussein, the former Iraqi dictator, then it is certainly possible to engage in dialogue with Donald Trump, former US President.

Iranian Daily: Complying with FATF most daunting challenge for President-Elect Pezeshkian

The first and foremost challenge for Iran’s newly elected reformist President Massoud Pezeshkian is to fall into steps with the directives of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) watchdog in order to reap its economic interests, a newspaper argues.

Fmr. Iranian ambassador to London raps missed opportunities in European ties

Seyyed Jalal Sadatian, former Iranian ambassador to London, has expressed concerns over Iran's foreign policy, particularly regarding missed opportunities to deepen relations with Europe.

Reformist activist: Masoud Pezeshkian can win Iran presidential vote

Reformist political activist Gholamhossein Karbaschi discussed the potential victory of Masoud Pezeshkian in the upcoming Iranian Presidential Election.

Questions rise on Iranian late president’s chopper crash

Calls are growing on Iranian officials to launch an investigation into the cause of the helicopter crash in the northwest of the country that led to the demise of President Ebrahim Raisi, with some Iranian newspapers and analysts raising questions on the deadly incident.

Iranian daily: Hyperinflation breaking people’s back, gov’t just keeps watching

Iran’s Jomhouri-e Eslami newspaper has blasted the Iranian government for what it called just standing idly by and watching while the cumbersome extreme inflation is affecting people’s livelihood.

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