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EU Sees Iran Influential Geopolitical Power for Handling Crises in ME and Beyond
In Europe’s view, Iran is an influential geopolitical power for the handling of the ME crises, that have gone too far, even threatening the Europe project, writes European affairs researcher Hossein Mofidi Ahmadi.
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Iran Nuclear Deal Paved Way for Daesh Defeat: Analyst
Diplomatic or military power? In an op-ed for Iranian Diplomacy, senior political analyst Sadegh Maleki argues that the JCPOA and the Daesh defeat are two sides of the same coin, urging Iranian politicians to avoid hijacking achievements for their own parties if they want to resolve future issues.
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Behind White House’s Fake News on Tillerson
What did prompt senior White House officials to go public about rumors on Tillerson’s dismissal and then use the White House spokesperson to lend credibility to it without explicitly confirming it? By Kaveh L. Afrasiabi
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Hariri’s Actions Display Ham-Fisted Saudi Polices
An attack on Beirut, the Paris of the East, might spark a blow-up in France and other countries with close ties to Lebanon. Mohammad bin Salman might find his position in the Kingdom untenable.
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Is IAEA’s Amano Falling for a More Intrusive Monitoring of Iran’s Nuclear Program?
Interview with Richard Nephew, chief sanctions expert for the U.S. administration in Obama administration
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Iran, Hezbollah Target of Ongoing Strategic Game in Lebanon
“The target of the ongoing strategic game is not Hariri now; it is Hezbollah’s influence and the Iranian presence in the region and all the Lebanese having close contacts with them.”
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Turkey’s moves tactical to strengthen leverage in NATO
Touching upon Turkey’s moves toward NATO Prof. Entessar says what Turkey has done in recent months should be viewed as tactical moves to strengthen its leverage inside NATO and not to withdraw from it.
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Iranian Leadership or Hegemony? A Response to Macron
Macron should take a look at Iran’s map in order to find out why Iran is destined to play a significant leadership role commensurate with her history and location. By Kaveh L. Afrasiabi.
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