A petulant Donald Trump requires an adult response from China and Iran
It is not so much a matter of appeasing Trump as of retaining some composure and indulging this unpredictable figure when he gets out of the wrong side of bed Editorial […]
US deploys aircraft carrier and bombers after ‘troubling indications’ from Iran
National security adviser John Bolton says any Iranian attack on US or its allies will be met with ‘unrelenting force’ Reuters Mon 6 May 2019 The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier […]
I spoke to the Iranian foreign minister about Trump’s impact on his country. He has a message for all Americans
The effects of Trump’s policies mean hardliners are getting emboldened in Iran. With communication lines being severed, the Republicans are sleepwalking toward the possibility of open conflict Negar MortazaviNew York […]
Theorizing about religion been one of the core areas inquiry in IR: Peter Haas
By Javad Heirannia International April 30, 2019 TEHRAN – Peter M. Haas, a professor of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst says that the crux of the argument […]
Iran: Zarif’s ‘clever’ remarks angered Bolton, Pompeo: top MP
Politics May 1, 2019 TEHRAN – A top lawmaker says Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s “righteous” and “clever” remarks have agitated U.S. national security advisor John Bolton and Secretary of […]
We want good relations with Saudi Arabia and UAE, Iranian FM says
FRENCH PRESS AGENCY – AFP DOHA Published01.05.2019 Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif sits for an interview with Reuters in New York, New York, U.S. April 24, 2019. (Reuters Photo) […]
The Saudis say: Iranian regime continues to feed sectarianism: Saudi deputy defense minister
Updated 13 sec ago ARAB NEWS April 24, 2019 “We have to choose between the chaos that Iran spreads and stability, security and development,” he said Delegation led by Prince […]
The Saatchi Gallery gets set for its new art fair, and Islamic Art Week celebrates the Qajar dynasty
Colin Gleadell 23 APRIL 2019 • 1:36PM Anew pop-up fair is to take place in the Saatchi Gallery at the end of June, coinciding with the established London season […]
Pakistan PM starts tour of Iran by first visiting the shrine city of Mashhad
April 21, 2019 TEHRAN – Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan visited Iran on Sunday for an official two-day tour on the invitation of President Hassan Rouhani. This marks the first […]
Iran and Pakistan to form joint rapid reaction force at border – Rouhani
THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON APRIL 22, 2019 FILE PHOTO: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks during a news conference with Iraqi President Barham Salih (not pictured) in Baghdad, Iraq, […]
Pakistan Prime Minister Khan makes first visit to Iran
FRENCH PRESS AGENCY – AFP TEHRAN Published 21.04.2019 Reuters Photo Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan began his first official visit to Iran on Sunday for talks set to focus on […]
No more waivers: The United States will try to force Iranian oil exports to zero
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during a briefing on Iran at the State Department in Washington on April 8. (Yuri Gripas/Reuters) By Josh Rogin Columnist April 21 at 5:00 […]
Parliaments of Iraq’s neighbours say ‘shared destiny’ calls for joint action
Baghdad hosts speakers of Jordan, S. Arabia, Iran, Kuwait, Syria, Turkey By JT – Apr 20,2019 – JORDAN TIMES Lower House Speaker Atef Tarawneh meets with his Iraqi counterpart Mohammed […]
Iraqi militias reject U.S. naming of Iran’s Guards as terrorist group
THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON APRIL 13, 2019 FILE PHOTO: Members of the Iranian revolutionary guard march during a parade to commemorate the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq war (1980-88), […]
700 Years of Persian Manuscripts Now Digitized and Available Online
in Archives, Art, Books, Literature, Poetry, Religion | April 5th, 2019 Too often those in power lump thousands of years of Middle Eastern religion and culture into monolithic entities to […]
Exclusive: Egypt withdraws from U.S.-led anti-Iran security initiative – sources
THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON APRIL 10, 2019 U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi in the Oval Office at the White House in […]
Hijab By Choice versus Hijab by Coercion?
There are two types of hijabs. The difference is huge Source: The Washington Post By Masih Alinejad and Roya Hakakian Masih Alinejad is the author of “The Wind in My […]
US is ‘leader of world terrorism’
Source: TOI Who is propagating and encouraging terrorism in today’s world? Who wanted to use ISIS (the Islamic State group) as a tool?” Rouhani asked, saying that the US is harboring the leaders of the jihadist organization. “Even now America is hiding the heads of ISIS, even now they are […]
American soldiers aren’t dying for our freedom in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. They’re dying for nothing
Source: Independent Voices By Gerrod A Laber No mother wants to think that her child died in vain. But, as two more Americans die in Afghanistan this week, we need […]
Gulf Arabs, Iran reject U.S. recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli
THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON MARCH 26, 2019 FILE PHOTO: Fences are seen on the ceasefire line between Israel and Syria in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights March 25, 2019. […]