Iran Refuses to Back Down Over New Sanctions
Reza H. Akbari
Iranian authorities dismissed the new set of sanctions imposed by the United States, labeling the move as an ineffective attempt to deter Iran from its nuclear ambitions.
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Iran Vows To Respond to Military Threats with an Iron Fist
Reza H. Akbari
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned the United States and Israel against any military threats on Iran. He emphasized that Iran will respond to “any threat,” from the West in a way that would cause the “aggressors to collapse from within.” more»
Iran Rejects Allegations of Trying to Reach Nuclear Weaponization
Reza H. Akbari
Iranian officials reject the findings of a report set to be released this week by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which shows that Iran is within the reach of obtaining a nuclear weapon. more»
Is Ahmadinejad the Last Iranian President?
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Mohammad Dehghan, a member of the Iranian parliament’s leadership board, announced that it is possible there will be no presidential election in 2013, which would significantly alter Iran’s political structure. He made these comments in response to the Supreme Leader’s recent statement about a potential shift from an executive presidency to a parliamentary system of government.
Iranian Officials Respond to Secretary Clinton’s Interview
Shayan Ghajar
Iranian officials responded to comments made by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton within hours of the publication of her first-ever interview with Persian-language media on October 27. Secretary Clinton announced that the United States would launch a “virtual embassy” by which Iranians could get more information on the United States, and find answers to bureaucratic and educational questions. Iran’s responses, swift, fierce, and disorganized, may reflect the Islamic Republic’s anxiety over Washington’s strategy of seeking to alienate Iran’s government while courting its populace.
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