FOREIGN POLICY
OPINION
Raisi's Visit to Russia and the Criticism He Received
Raisi considers the steps towards the East as a strategic achievement for the country's foreign policy, while opponents criticize Iran's potential dependency on Moscow and Beijing.
OPINION
Iraqi 5th Parliament Meets Fragmented Political Blocs
The re-appointment of Mohammed al-Halboosi as Iraq’s Speaker of Parliament reflects an early future of a consensus agreement between the Sadrists, Taqadum-Azam Sunni alliance, and the Kurdish alliance.
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A Refreshing Dialogue Between Iran and Oman
Abdollahian's visit to Oman shows that Iran attaches importance to cooperation with Oman in the on-going negotiations in Vienna and other regional issues and that Oman also approaches it positively.
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Iran After 2021
At this point, the next period will be a process for the USA and certainly for Israel to stomach Iran as a nuclear and regional power.
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Recent Middle East Reconciliations: Transient De-escalation or New Frameworks?
The divided Gulf region is witnessing new shifts in its approaches towards Türkiye and Iran with the emergence of post-COVID-19 economic implications and a weaker US military presence.
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The Seventh Round of Nuclear Negotiations Concluded
The parties' lack of flexibility in terms of the demands may bring Vienna talks and ultimately the JCPOA to the point of total collapse.
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Prospects of the 7th Vienna JCPOA Negotiation
The United States and Iran have a common need to ease tensions. The upcoming JCPOA negotiations in Vienna can be given some cautious optimism.
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Iran’s Reactions to the Inauguration of the Ilisu Dam
The completion of Ilisu Dam and HPP has occupied a broad place in the Iranian press, and there has been an intention to create a public opinion through serious allegations.
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Electorally Defeated Iran-Aligned Groups Desperately Fighting for Guarantees of Governance and Protection
The target of the violent protesters and attackers is not focused on PM al-Kadhimi per se, but to conduct a wider attempt to ensure survival and continuous power.
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Menendez: A Friend or an Opponent to Iran?
Contradictory approaches of Menendez create the impression that he is not a politician who completely feels cautious about Iran's regional behaviours.
