by Behrouz Saeidi | Jul 14, 2014 | Middle East
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—US Secretary of State John Kerry flew into Vienna on Sunday in a bid to revitalize international talks between world powers and Iran over the latter’s nuclear program, ahead of a looming deadline for a final settlement. Analysts say both sides...
by Behrouz Saeidi | Jun 2, 2014 | Middle East
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al Sabah, began a two-day official visit to Tehran on Sunday, following an invitation from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Prior to his arrival, Iranian news agencies said the Emir would hold meetings...
by Behrouz Saeidi | May 19, 2014 | Middle East
London and Tehran, Asharq Al-Awsat—Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday that it was still “possible” to reach a comprehensive nuclear agreement in the negotiations with the world powers, despite little progress in the latest round...
by Behrouz Saeidi | May 5, 2014 | Middle East
Tehran, Asharq Al-Awsat—Iranian hardliners have increased their criticism of President Hassan Rouhani’s handling of nuclear negotiations the week before the latest round of talks between Iran and world powers. Iranian news agencies said a number of Iranian MPs,...
by Behrouz Saeidi | Mar 3, 2014 | Business
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Iran is pushing to increase the number of flights from its territory to neighboring countries, particularly those from the Gulf, in an attempt to strengthen its regional political, economic and cultural ties, according to a senior official from...