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EU office in Tehran: Accelerating thaw or incubating sedition?

31 October 2016

Iranians differ over opening EU diplomatic mission in Tehran.

Could President Rouhani Push His Favorites into Cabinet?

31 October 2016

President Hassan Rouhani’s bid to restructure his cabinet has come under fire as he has proposed three men who had once failed to receive vote of confidence from the previous Principlist-dominated parliament.

Cyrus the Great and Rise of Nationalistic Fervor in Iran

30 October 2016

The ancient Achaemenid Emperor is revived as the embodiment of Persian civilization. How do the nation and the government view this?

Friday Prayers across Iran: Denunciation of the United States

30 October 2016

Friday prayers on October 28, 2016.

New Guardian Council Supervisory Role May Further Constrain Iranian Lawmakers

29 October 2016

GC has decided to extend its supervisory powers, not only to determine who can run for Majles, but also to decide who can continue serving in the legislative body.

Backlash Against Javad Zarif as He Is Awarded Prize by British Think-Tank Chatham

29 October 2016

Critics have questioned the motives behind Chatham House’s decision to award its 2016 prize to Iran’s foreign minister and his American counterpart.

Normalization of Ties between Iran and EU; How Normal Is It for Iran?

26 October 2016

The European Parliament’s nonbinding resolution passed on Tuesday on new strategy toward Iran has received mixed responses in Tehran.

Return of International Airways and Iran’s Dream of Becoming Transit Regional Hub

25 October 2016

A year after Iran sealed the nuclear deal with world powers, giant international airways are rushing to resume flights to Iran.

After the Nuclear Deal, Iran Turns Towards Caspian to Restore Rights

25 October 2016

Iran’s share of the Caspian Sea, utmost diplomatic concern of the country in 1990s, has reappeared on the agenda after the JCPOA.

US Gets Its Claws into Iranian Assets Again

23 October 2016

A case against Iran is threatening to pillage the country’s assets as compensation for terrorist attacks it denies any link to. What can Iran do?