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![OPEC Deal, Paving Way for Regional Rapprochement?](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1965359_Page__2.jpg)
OPEC Deal, Paving Way for Regional Rapprochement?
In an interview with Iranian Diplomacy, Iran chamber of commerce member Hamid Hosseini, says OPEC agreement could serve as an introduction for regional convergence.
Read More![How Aggravating Air Pollution Is Exposing Tehran Citizens to a New Disease](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1965225_Page__2.jpg)
How Aggravating Air Pollution Is Exposing Tehran Citizens to a New Disease
An allegedly antiquated disease has started to plague tens of citizens in the Iranian capital city of Tehran, Shahrvand Daily reports.
Read More![Told You So: Conservative daily Kayhan says extension of Iran sanctions was predictable](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1965139_Page__2.jpg)
Told You So: Conservative daily Kayhan says extension of Iran sanctions was predictable
With US Congress’ unanimous vote to extend Iran Sanctions Act, Kayhan’s editor-in-chief Hossein Shariatmadari discredits pro-nuclear deal politicians, and proposes dismantling of the JCPOA as well as replacing those in charge of the government.
Read More![What is Iran up to if extension of sanction are ratified into law?](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1965083_Page__2.jpg)
What is Iran up to if extension of sanction are ratified into law?
A war of words over the extension of Iran sanction shows how unresolved subtleties within the nuclear agreement are threatening its termination.
Read More![From Nixon to Trump, Why Have Iranian Politicians Favored a Republican US President?](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1965012_Page__2.jpg)
From Nixon to Trump, Why Have Iranian Politicians Favored a Republican US President?
Tehran and Washington may have sealed a nuclear agreement under a Democrat president, but many in Tehran view Republicans as a choice of lesser evil.
Read More![ISIS Targets Iranian Pilgrims, MP Urges Revenge](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1964994_Page__2.jpg)
ISIS Targets Iranian Pilgrims, MP Urges Revenge
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.
Read More![The Blessings of US’ Aggressive Foreign Policy under Trump](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1964856_Page__2.jpg)
The Blessings of US’ Aggressive Foreign Policy under Trump
Strategic analyst Diakou Hosseini argues that Trump’s anticipated aggressive foreign policy is a blessing in disguise for Iran.
Read More![To break Iran nuclear deal, Trump may have to break through cement](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1964806_Page__2.jpg)
To break Iran nuclear deal, Trump may have to break through cement
Iran and its two main allies, Russia and China, are rapidly expanding military cooperation. Observers say this fortifies Iran’s status in the Trump era.
Read More![Iran Has Relieved Syria’s Economic Woes Says Bashar Assad](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1964770_Page__2.jpg)
Iran Has Relieved Syria’s Economic Woes Says Bashar Assad
In lengthy interview with an Iranian diplomacy quarterly, Syrian president explains the five-year crisis in his country, and Iran’s role in supporting his government.
Read More![Has Trump’s victory revived presidential chances for Principlists? Affirmative.](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1964751_Page__2.jpg)
Has Trump’s victory revived presidential chances for Principlists? Affirmative.
Various factions within the Principlist camp have welcomed Donald Trump’s upsetting victory in the US presidential race.
Read More![Government Gives ‘Free Iranian Sailors Campaign’ Cold Shoulder](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1964708_Page__2.jpg)
Government Gives ‘Free Iranian Sailors Campaign’ Cold Shoulder
A public campaign to raise awareness about Iranian sailors in captivity of Somali pirate for almost 20 months has its own backlashes among officials who believe it complicates the anglers’ freedom.
Read More![Iran’s dos and don’ts under Trump](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1964665_Page__2.jpg)
Iran’s dos and don’ts under Trump
What Iran should do to maximize opportunities and minimize threats under Trump? Veteran Iranian diplomat Hossein Mousavian has written his take in Iran daily.
Read More![Nuclear fusion project promises Iran’s strategic power](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1964628_Page__2.jpg)
Nuclear fusion project promises Iran’s strategic power
Iran’s membership in ITER means that the nuclear club has endorsed Iran’s nuclear capabilities to be at global scales, and the country and accepted the country as an equal partner, writes university professor Azam Mollaei in an article for Iranian Diplomacy.
Read More![How Iranian Print Outlets Welcomed Donald Trump](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1964601_Page__2.jpg)
How Iranian Print Outlets Welcomed Donald Trump
’He may be a lunatic, a bull, an aggressive fundamentalist, but is ultimately a blessing for Iran.’
Read More![Trump, Clinton, and Iran](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1964516_Page__2.jpg)
Trump, Clinton, and Iran
The prospective policy of the potential presidents of United States against Iran will be determined by a set of interrelated factors.
Read More![Both Ends of Iran’s Political Spectrum Agree on Michel Aoun Presidency](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1964371_Page__2.jpg)
Both Ends of Iran’s Political Spectrum Agree on Michel Aoun Presidency
Michel Aoun’s election to Lebanon’s presidency is unanimously welcomed in Iran.
Read More![The Case for A National Day of Cyrus the Great](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1964330_Page__2.jpg)
The Case for A National Day of Cyrus the Great
Iran should urge UNESCO to recognize the Cyrus the Great’s Day as an occasion to celebrate a pride of world’s civilizations in today’s context of "clashing civilizations.
Read More![EU office in Tehran: Accelerating thaw or incubating sedition?](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1964269_Page__2.jpg)
EU office in Tehran: Accelerating thaw or incubating sedition?
Iranians differ over opening EU diplomatic mission in Tehran.
Read More![President of Finland Visits Iran](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1964180_Page__2.jpg)
President of Finland Visits Iran
Sauli Vainamo Niinisto will be in Tehran for a three-day visit.
Read More![Normalization of Ties between Iran and EU; How Normal Is It for Iran?](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1964178_Page__2.jpg)
Normalization of Ties between Iran and EU; How Normal Is It for Iran?
The European Parliament’s nonbinding resolution passed on Tuesday on new strategy toward Iran has received mixed responses in Tehran.
Read More![After the Nuclear Deal, Iran Turns Towards Caspian to Restore Rights](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1964114_Page__2.jpg)
After the Nuclear Deal, Iran Turns Towards Caspian to Restore Rights
Iran’s share of the Caspian Sea, utmost diplomatic concern of the country in 1990s, has reappeared on the agenda after the JCPOA.
Read More![US Gets Its Claws into Iranian Assets Again](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1964062_Page__2.jpg)
US Gets Its Claws into Iranian Assets Again
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?
Read More![Parching Persia: Environmental crisis hits Iran](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1963978_Page__2.jpg)
Parching Persia: Environmental crisis hits Iran
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.
Read More![For Some Political Observers in Iran, There Is a Bright Side to Trump](/images/www/en/news/news-list/2016/1963970_Page__2.jpg)
For Some Political Observers in Iran, There Is a Bright Side to Trump
The rabble-rouser Republican candidate will better serve interests of Iran than Hillary Clinton some analysts in Tehran believe.
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