Ahmad Dastmalchian
The latest remarks and opinion pieces by former Iranian diplomat and senior political analyst Ahmad Dastmalchian
“Riyadh Stepping Up Crackdown on Shiites in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain”
A former Iranian diplomat says Riyadh is intensifying its crackdown on Shiite Muslims both in Saudi Arabia and in Bahrain as they have started mourning the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, a grandson of Prophet Muhammad.
“Jordan Trying to Assume Stronger Regional Role via Russia”
A senior political analyst and former diplomat says Jordan is seeking to take on a stronger role in the region through Russia, and the strategy has two key components: the Jerusalem al-Quds case and Syria.