by Tariq Alhomayed | Feb 18, 2017 | Opinion
Following the visit of Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani to Oman and Kuwait, his deputy chief of staff said the regional initiative in accepting the invitations of the two countries’ leaders is an indication for the need to establish Islamic friendships and...
by Adel al-Salmi | Jan 27, 2017 | World
London- Iranian member at the Expediency Discernment Council of the System Ali Akbar Nategh-Nuri harshly criticized the overt escalation of tensions among political factions in the country. “It will not lead to a solution, or serve the people’s best interest,”...
by Adel al-Salmi | May 31, 2016 | Middle East
London-Chairman of the Expediency Discernment Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said that Iran is involved in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, and Afghanistan to defend national interests. Rafsanjani explained during an interview with Aftab News that Iran cannot leave these...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Feb 2, 2016 | Latest News, Middle East
Tehran- Former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Monday criticized the disqualification of reformist candidates by hard-liners from national elections later this month, deepening a dispute between the two factions. The Guardians Council, a vetting body made...
by Amir Taheri | Jul 29, 2015 | Features
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—We are still a long way before the “deal” on Iran’s nuclear program becomes reality, if ever. However, even if it doesn’t, the process has already produced potential winners and losers. The initial deal, known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of...