The curious case of new UK ambassador to Iran
Politics June 22, 2021 – TEHRAN TIMES TEHRAN — On Monday, the Queen of England appointed Simon Shercliff as the new ambassador of the UK to Iran, leaving analysts wondering […]
Raisi can help Iran by shunning hard-line stance
OSAMA AL-SHARIFJune 22, 2021 Short Url https://arab.news/4tt7y A few months ago, not many people outside Iran had heard of Ebrahim Raisi, the winner of Friday’s presidential election. But a flood […]
US blocks websites linked to Iranian disinformation including Press TV and Houthi’s Al-Masirah
The message showing on the Houthi Al-Masirah channel’s website. Similar messages appeared on other Iranian-linked sites. (Screengrab) Short Url https://arab.news/gkt2u Iranian news agencies said that the US government had seized […]
Swiss traveler writes book to highlight ‘superb scene’ of boutique hotels in Iran
Tourism June 16, 2021 – TEHRAN TIMES TEHRAN – Thomas Wegmann, who is a Swiss insurance professional, was so wowed by the hotel scene on his first visit to Iran […]
Ex-Mossad chief hints at Israeli role behind Iran nuclear attacks
Al Jazeera English 3 hrs ago The outgoing chief of Israel’s Mossad intelligence service has offered the closest acknowledgement yet his country was behind recent attacks targeting Iran’s nuclear programme and […]
Blinken says ‘hundreds’ of US sanctions to remain on Iran
By AFP – Jun 08,2021 – JORDAN TIMES An Iranian man walks by posters of presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi outside a campaign office in Tehran, on Monday (AFP photo) WASHINGTON — Secretary of […]
400 troops jump to safety as blazing Iranian warship sinks in Gulf of Oman
Smoke rises from Iran navy’s largest ship in Jask port. (Reuters) Short Url https://arab.news/mbbtt Fire is followed by blast at Tehran refinery New speculation over ‘shadow war’ with Israel ARAB […]
Can Iranian drone tech shift Middle East’s strategic balance of power?
Clockwise from left: Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, commander of US Central Command; drones on display at an undisclosed location in central Iran; Iranian military officials inspecting drones on […]
Video of General Wesley Clark: We’re going to take out 7 countries in 5 years
Promoted posts: Video of an Irish Lady: Afghani Blood is As Holy As Ukranian, Collection of Articles: Is the Ukrainian Blood Holier Than the Middle Eastern? Progressive Truth Seekers General Wesley Clark: […]
Pakistan FM lauds moves by Iran, Saudi Arabia to reduce tensions
Politics May 11, 2021 – TEHRAN – Pakistan’s foreign minister on Tuesday praised the de-escalation process between Iran and Saudi Arabia. “The path for de-escalation is not short but Tehran […]
Iran: Philanthropists donate USD 10 m to youth marriages
Philanthropists donate $10m to youth marriage Society May 7, 2021 – 17:24 TEHRAN – Iranian benefactors have provided 37,864 home appliances worth 419 billion rials (nearly $10 million at the […]
Fallout from Mohammed Javed Zarif’s political bombshell
Power politics in Iran Power politics in Iran Fallout from Mohammed Javad Zarif’s political bombshell An interview by Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif has provoked outrage in Iran. In it, […]
Flurry of diplomatic contacts fuel Iran deal speculation
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer May 4, 2021 By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A flurry of diplomatic contacts and reports of major progress suggest that […]
Saudi-Iran Trade and Iranian Concessions Can Lead to Peace | Opinion
Mohammed Alsherebi May 1, 2021 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) recently called for “good relations” with Iran, to help push the Middle East toward prosperity and growth. Iran […]
Why Mohammed bin Salman Suddenly Wants to Talk to Iran
Secret meetings have been going on at least since January, catalyzed by the specter of U.S. withdrawal from the region. By Trita Parsi, the executive vice president of the Quincy Institute […]
Softened Saudi tone
Softened Saudi tone Editorial Published May 1, 2021 – THE surprising change in tone of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman towards Iran is indeed a welcome development in a region torn apart by […]
Abandoning the Saudi-Iranian rivalry metanarrative
BY GÖKHAN ERELI OP-ED MAY 01, 2021 One of the most important items on the Middle East’s agenda recently is the alleged talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Reportedly, Saudi and Iranian […]
First known Persian painting of African figure sold for $515,000 at London auction
Culture April 28, 2021 – TEHRAN TIMES TEHRAN – London auction house Bonhams has recently announced that the first known Persian oil painting of an African figure was sold during […]
Our warplanes can reach Iran, Israeli minister warns amid nuclear talks
Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen said: “A bad deal will send the region spiralling into war.” (File/Getty Images) Short Url https://arab.news/6wqa2 Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen said: “A bad deal will send […]
Iran supports Iraqi mediation between Tehran and Riyadh: ambassador
Politics April 20, 2021 TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic supports Baghdad’s mediation to bring Tehran closer to countries with which relations have soured, Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi told […]