Middle East
Saudi Arabia Has Become Softer towards Tehran. How should we respond?
In an op-ed published by Shargh daily, foreign relations professor Aladdin Gharavi urges Iran to pursue neighborly ties with Saudi Arabia, the "sick man" of the Middle East.
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Is Washington against Kurdish Independence?
A recent article published in IRNA explains why the US wants the Kurdish independence referendum postponed.
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Iran’s Untapped Soft Power Is Key to Its Success & Regional Stability
Iran, post-nuclear deal and at a time of increasing threats to its national security, must infuse a strategy of softer seduction to position Tehran as a peace-and-security leader in the region.
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Despite Concerns over Pilgrim Security, Iran Resumes Haj
In the absence of diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia, Iran is resuming haj pilgrimage after a one-year hiatus, despite security concerns. Iranian Diplomacy has consulted to Middle East experts on how Iran should approach haj.
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Nawaz Sharif’ Dismissal, an Unsolicited Blessing for Iran
The Pakistani PM’s removal from office will decrease Saudi influence in Islamabad.
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Washington’s Plans to Remove Assad from Power Is Off Table - But for Now
Former Iranian diplomat and ambassador to Jordan Nosratollah Tajik casts doubts on the perception that US is not after the elimination of Bashar al-Assad.
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Water Dispute between Iran and Afghanistan Sees New Developments
Afghan international law expert Vahid Zohouri Hosseini* writes of the potential to find a peaceful solution, despite escalating rhetoric in Afghanistan over a water dispute with Iran.
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Is Muhammad Bin Salman Another Saddam-Hussein-in-the-Making? Iranians Ask
Tehran looks at the new Saudi Crown Prince with suspicion.
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