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.

Arab world outraged by humiliation at Warsaw Conference

The Warsaw Conference, organized by the U.S. in the Polish capital on February 13-14, has outraged observers in the Arab world who believe their leaders attended the conference merely as “extras” in a pre-planned scenario for normalization of Israeli-Arab ties.

Former Afghan President Sibghatullah Mojaddedi passes away

An Afghan militant commander who fought the Soviets and rose to become the country’s first president after the Red Army retreated has died aged 93, his family said Tuesday.

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.

ICJ set to rule on Iran's $2bn assets frozen by U.S.

On Wednesday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to decide reach a verdict on a bid by Iran to recover $2bn assets frozen by the U.S., Al Jazeera reported.

European powers to present cool front at Warsaw summit

Key European powers will offer only limited participation in a high-profile Trump administration summit on the Middle East starting on Wednesday, reflecting their growing anger over unilateral U.S. policymaking on Iran and Syria.

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 Martin Love

Respect warranted for at least two bright Americans

NORTH CAROLINA - One does not normally equate a person (who is retired now from decades in the CIA) as one with sound views and good instincts about the challenges to the world of a government that has been making – to put it simply – stupid moves and continues its errant ways under Donald Trump. But one such person is Philip Giraldi who writes articles outside the mainstream media about what he sees that is slowly destroying U.S. credibility worldwide.

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 Yuram Abdullah Weiler

The Islamic Revolution at 40: Acknowledging the women

"This victory has come to us first and foremost because of the women rather than the men." —Imam Khomeini, 23 Farvardin 1358 (12 April 1979).

By Asif Durrani

Four decades of Iranian revolution

ISLAMABAD - Iran is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Islamic revolution amidst the worst kind of American sanctions. It is a nation under stress economically; considered an interventionist state by its GCC neighbours and their allies; and is in a state of undeclared war with Israel. Being the champion of Shia Islam, the country is deeply involved in Iraq and Syria where Daesh/ISIS have played havoc forcing millions of Iraqis and Syrians to flee their countries.

By Hanif Ghaffari 

The great message of Iranians on Bahman 22

TEHRAN - The widespread presence of the Iranian people on the 40th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution is a further victory for the country. Donald Trump, the president of the United States and his entourage in the White House, especially those in the last months, particularly John Bolton and Mike Pompeo,  have been struggling to make a difference between the nation and the government of Iran. However, the widespread presence of the Iranian nation has thwarted these actions.

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.