Reza H. Akbari
Ahmadinejad’s speech at the 66th United Nations General Assembly was generally received positively by the Iranian politicians; however, some of the conservative factions in the parliament ridiculed his comments about easing tensions between Iran and the United States. more»
Reza H. Akbari
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and a delegation of several of his key cabinet members departed Iran on Monday, September 19, to attend the 66th summit of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. more»
Shayan Ghajar
Following his international embarrassment resulting from remarks on the freeing of two American hikers, Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad faces another major humiliation.
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Shayan Ghajar
Update: Since the publication of this article, Iraqi President Jalal Talabani announced September 15 that he has helped negotiate the release of the two American hikers with Iranian officials. According to Reuters, Talabani interceded on the hikers’ behalf after being asked to do so by their parents. The transfer is intended to take place early next week at the Swiss embassy, which has represented U.S. interests since the severing of diplomatic ties following the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Reza H. Akbari
During his Friday prayer sermon, Ahmad Jannati, head of the Guardian Council, diminished the hope of reformist participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections. more»
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Shayan Ghajar
On May 2, when much of the world’s attention was focused on the declaration that Osama bin Laden had been killed by American forces, Iran’s state-owned news services claimed that Israeli jets were massing in Iraq to prepare for a strike on Iran. Israel denied the Iranian allegations while simultaneously increasing its calls for the international community to deal with Iran’s nuclear enrichment program. Both Iran and Israel have increased the belligerence of their rhetoric against one another in recent weeks, a sign that the sea changes in the political landscape of the Middle East are leaving both nations feeling vulnerable and anxious about potential geostrategic disadvantages.
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Shayan Ghajar
Tension between Iran and the Gulf Cooperation Council states heightens daily as diplomatic and political wrangling over the future of Bahrain continues. However, amidst the flurry of articles analyzing the Machiavellian attempts to gain geostrategic dominance in the Persian Gulf, the fact that sectarian tensions are galvanizing widespread outrage in Iran is often overlooked.
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Shayan Ghajar
While protests continue to shake Syria and President Bashar al-Assad ends the48-year state of emergency, Iran and the United States continue to trade accusations of interference in Syrian affairs. more»