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Rouhani or Trump-- That is the Question

07 August 2017

Rouhani’s inauguration speech calls on world leaders to make their choice

What We Know about President Hassan Rouhani’s Second Administration, So Far

03 August 2017

Hassan Rouhani will be inaugurated in Majlis for a second term as Iran’s president. Here’s the latest updates on the change he is to make in his administration.

Despite Concerns over Pilgrim Security, Iran Resumes Haj

01 August 2017

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.

Nawaz Sharif’ Dismissal, an Unsolicited Blessing for Iran

01 August 2017

The Pakistani PM’s removal from office will decrease Saudi influence in Islamabad.

Rouhani Administration Faces Domestic Pressure to React to “New” US Sanction

30 July 2017

Hardliners in Iran and the US are once again asking to tear up the nuclear deal.

Why Ammar al-Hakim Established a New Party

27 July 2017

Iraq analyst Davoud Pour-Sehhat explains the dynamics that led to Ammar al-Hakim’s decision to split ways with Iraq’s Islamic Supreme Council.

Washington’s Plans to Remove Assad from Power Is Off Table - But for Now

25 July 2017

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.

Water Dispute between Iran and Afghanistan Sees New Developments

24 July 2017

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.

Will This Quintessential Conservative Become Rouhani’s VP?

22 July 2017

Rumors have circulated around about seven-time MP Mohammad-Reza Bahonar to serve a key role in Rouhani’s next administration.

Ebrahim Raisi after the Election

20 July 2017

In the wake of the presidential race, candidate Ebrahim Raisi multiplied his appearances in the media. In an interview with Fararu, political analyst Mohammad Sadegh Javadihesar has discussed Raisi’s increased activities.