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Eight Months of Sudani Premiership: Beyond Expectations

20 June 2023

By Ali Mousavi Khalkhali.

The Pros and Cons of Iraq’s Latest Budget

20 June 2023

By Ali Mousavi Khalkhali

The Rough Road ahead of Mustafa Al-Kadhimi

10 May 2020

By: Ali Mousavi Khakhali

Baghdad’s Silence on Israeli Raids against Iraqi Soil Raises Eyebrows

31 July 2019

By Ali Mousawi Khalkhali, IRD editor-in-chief.

Where Does Iran Stand in Economic Competition in Post-Daesh Iraq?

28 October 2017

An article by Middle East expert Mostafa Najafi published in Principlist website Tabnak discusses Iran’s rough road ahead in the economic race to rebuild Iraq.

Barzani’s Miscalculations and the Future of Kirkuk

20 October 2017

By Sadegh Maleki.

Strategic Blunder, Tactical Mistake: Tehran should not respond to Kurdish referendum with sanctions

01 October 2017

Despite the strategic blunder of Kurdistan referendum, Iran should not retaliate with the tactical mistake of imposing sanctions on Erbil.

Why Iran Should Back Kurdish Independence Bid

26 September 2017

In an op-ed published in Shargh Daily, Central Asia and Caucasus analyst Bahram Amirahmadian argues that supporting Kurdish referendum will be in the interest of Iran.

Middle East’s New Challenge with Iraqi Kurdistan

06 September 2017

In an op-ed for Iranian Diplomacy, visiting researcher at Iran’s Middle East Strategic Studies Center Umm ul-Bani Poulab explains why countries in the region oppose the Kurdish independence referendum.

Saudi Arabia Has Become Softer towards Tehran. How should we respond?

30 August 2017

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.

How Saudis Are Trying to Sift Out "Good" Shias from Bad Ones in Their Fight against Iran

09 August 2017

In an op-ed for Iranian Diplomacy, pundit Sadegh Maleki warns that Iran may be losing Shias in the region.

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.

Iran in Talks with Iraqi Kurds over Referendum

19 July 2017

As the Iraqi Kurdistan’s independence referendum looms larger, the region’s line-up on the issue sharpens every day.

How Tehran Terror Attacks Overshadowed Major Developments in the Middle East

10 June 2017

Terrorist attacks in Tehran diverted attention from key developments in the Persian Gulf and Iraq, says analyst Sadegh Maleki.

Turkey’s Regional Policy in the Year Ahead

02 April 2017

Middle East expert Mohammad-Ali Dastamali believes Turkey’s Erdogan should seek a share proportionate with Turkey’s capabilities and opportunities in Syria and Iraq.

Abadi’s Tough Job in Balancing Relations with Tehran, Washington

27 March 2017

Some Iraqi officials stress that Iraq should not rely on the US’ promises.

ISIS Targets Iranian Pilgrims, MP Urges Revenge

26 November 2016

ISIS has claimed responsibility for a terrorist attack that killed almost 60 Iranian pilgrims in the Iraqi city of Hilla. Iran has officially vowed it will not lead to a compromise in its fight against terrorism. An MP is raising the bar for revenge.

Parching Persia: Environmental crisis hits Iran

21 October 2016

Bells have been tolling for Iran’s water crisis but there seems to be a nation-wide lack of interest. Foreign policy has also failed to take its own part.

Iran and Turkey: Rivalry in Iraq and the Middle East

15 October 2016

Mosul is no Jarabulus but the Euphrates Shield Operation has provided Turkey with tools and opportunities which have given the country the upper hand in Syria in the face of Iran and Russia, writes Middle East expert Mohammad-Ali Dastmali.

A Recap of Iran-Iraq Ties, Seen from Iranian Perspective

22 August 2016

Former enemies are now brothers. Iran has proved it and now looks for opportunities for more trade, security, and environmental cooperation.

Riyadh Has No Intention of Reconciliation

09 July 2016

Editorial penned by Iranian Diplomacy’s Ali Mousavi Khalkhali argues that Saudi diplomacy on Iran is now defined based on “hostility everywhere, every time and in every possible way” and that the Saudis will spare no effort in reaching this very goal even if it takes reconciliation with Iran’s toughest enemies.