Trump officials tried to rush nuclear technology to Saudis, House Panel finds

A new interim report from the House Oversight Committee details Trump administration officials' efforts to transfer nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, pictured here, visited the U.S. in March 2017.

By Hnaif Ghaffari 

Europe has not taken action to keep JCPOA

TEHRAN - European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini recently announced that if there were no European efforts, the nuclear deal with Iran would be eliminated! It is claimed that, basically, the European Union has not yet taken a step towards maintaining a nuclear deal with Iran.

By Javad Heirannia

U.S. did not reach to its goal on Iran in Warsaw meeting: Robert Hunter

TEHRAN – Robert E. Hunter, the former U.S. ambassador to NATO, says INSTEX is a political signal to the Trump administration.

By Javad Heirannia

Warsaw meeting did not achieve its goal: Shireen Hunter

TEHRAN - Shireen Tahmaasb Hunter, a professor of political science at Georgetown University, tells the Tehran Times that “The Warsaw meeting did not achieve its goal.”

Virginia senator: Trump’s withdrawal from JCPOA was idiotic

Virginia Senator, Timothy Kaine, on Saturday described Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA (the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), as a foolish act resulting from Trump's jealousy towards his predecessor Barack Obama.

By Mohammad Ghaderi

Will the political face of France change?

TEHRAN - Political and social equations are wrapped up in France! Protests against President Emanuele Macron continue. Most analysts from European affairs, however, believe that Macron will not have a chance to survive in the presidential race in the next presidential election.

U.S. sanctions five top Venezuela officials close to Maduro

Washington — The Trump administration issued economic sanctions Friday against five top Venezuelan military and intelligence officials who are helping the country's embattled leftist leader cling to power. 

By Ramin Hossein Abadian 

Warsaw circus: in the name of peace but in interest of terrorists

TEHRAN - In his speech at the beginning of the Warsaw Summit, Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz put forward a statement against the Islamic Republic of Iran and claimed that they want “stabilization of the region” and expressed concerns over Iran's activities.

By Hanif Ghaffari

Three main messages of the Warsaw Summit

TEHRAN - The Warsaw Summit had come to an end without mentioning Iran's name in the final statement of the summit, and that was despite the attempts made by American officials and anti-Iran groups to introduce Iran as the destabilizer of peace and security in the region.

By Javad Heirannia

We have legitimate government voted into power by Venezuelan people: Adib-Moghaddam

TEHRAN - Professor Arshin Adib-Moghaddam, Chair of the Centre for Iranian Studies at the London Middle East Institute believes that “We have a legitimate government voted into power by the Venezuelan people and the supposed champions of democracy such as the United States, but also the so called liberal government of Justin Trudeau in Canada and the European Union call for “re-elections” and/or for Maduro to step down.”

Cuba expresses its condolence to Iran on terrorist attack

On behalf of the Government and the Cuban people, I extend the deepest condolences to the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, extended to the families of the deceased and wounded, for the abhorrent terrorist attack that took place on the night of February 13 at the Province of Sitán - Baluchistan.

Statement by the Revolutionary Government of Cuba:

It is imperative to halt the imperialist military adventure against Venezuela

The Revolutionary Government of the Republic of Cuba condemns the escalation of pressures and actions of the U.S. government in preparation for a military adventure under the guise of “humanitarian intervention” in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and calls on the international community to mobilize in order to prevent its consummation.

By Hanif Ghaffari

Endless crises in the capitalist system

TEHRAN - The economic crisis in the United States and the European Union continues fact is that the capitalist system is unable to solve the economic crisis. The presence of Donald Trump at the head of the political and economic equation of the United States has accelerated the process. Holding sessions such as Group 20 and Group 7 has practically no benefit in this regard.

Former Air Force intelligence officer charged with spying for Iran and revealing defense secrets

Federal prosecutors revealed charges on Wednesday that a former Air Force intelligence officer had revealed defense secrets and the identity of at least one U.S. intelligence officer to the Iranian government.

Europe Facing Radical Change 

Europe is in transition, a phrase we’ve heard repeatedly in recent years. The decline of the power of the traditional parties (conservative and social democrats) in United Europe and the increase of the votes of the parties and the nationalist and anti-Euro groups, and beyond that, confusion over European Union (EU) in confronting the current political and social phenomena, are all considered signs of the transition.

By Heshmatollah Rahnama

Humanitarian aid, a sham for more attacks and pressure on Venezuela 

TEHRAN - It is clear that self-declared President of Venezuela Juan Guaido is a written U.S. scenario for the Venezuelans to comfort their sufferings from the economic crisis. The root cause of the economic hardship, ironically, is the U.S. financial sanctions on Venezuela and its humanitarian aid is the key to solve the problems of Venezuela as Guaido Marques puts it. 

By Javad Heirannia

Understanding Donald Trump and the White House: A few books

TEHRAN - Robert David Steele, a former Marine Corps infantry officer and CIA spy who was recommended for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017, regularly answers questions for Tehran Times.

U.S. Pledges to Fight Russia, China for Influence in NATO's East

The U.S will fight to regain influence in NATO’s eastern flank, particularly in countries such as Hungary where the government’s spotty record on democracy led to a freeze in relations that allowed Russia and China to extend their sway, Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said.

By Sondoos Alasaad

4 Decades after the Islamic Revolution: What are the reasons behind its Steadfastness?

BEIRUT - Four decades ago, this month, the Iranian people changed the history of their homeland. They all stood firmly to smash the Imperialist hegemony and its Shah Puppet regime. Since then, Iran has witnessed a fundamental change in its diplomatic and political stance.

By Javad Heirannia

‘Iran's recent missile tests were not in material violation of UNSCR 2231’

Mahsa Rouhi, associate of the Project on Managing the Atom and International Security Program at Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affair at Harvard University says Iran's recent missile tests were not in material violation of UNSCR 2231.

By Javad Heirannia

 “International Political Theology” should be added to International Politics: Prof.Kubalkova

TEHRAN - Professor Vendulka Kubalkova from University of Miami, says that many thinkers of modernity were theologians.

From Hollywood to Saudi Arabia, Leonardo DiCaprio to Paris Hilton: The scandal that enveloped the world

Billions of dollars in allegedly misappropriated funds. Millions spent on luxury handbags and jewelry. One hit movie, two mediocre comedies, a swanky New York condo, a $250 million yacht and a Picasso. Leonardo DiCaprio, Paris Hilton, Miranda Kerr and Lindsay Lohan.