By Mohammad Mazhari

MBS seems hasty for normalization with Israel: ex-Japanese diplomat

TEHRAN – A former Japanese diplomat says that Saudi de facto leader Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is enthusiastic about normalizing Riyadh’s ties with Tel-Aviv despite the fact that most Saudi people have a negative view towards Israel. 

By Mohammad Mazhari

Everyone has known that MBS is new Saddam Hussein: Georgetown University prof.

“HOPE is an excellent step in the right direction, and Iran should continue to promote it in various international forums”

TEHRAN - By releasing an intelligence report implicating Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, the U.S. has done "nothing much" because it has been quite clear that MBS in the new Saddam Hussein of West Asia, a university professor says.

By Mohammad Mazhari

Resolution in the hands of Yemeni parties, says ex-U.S. ambassador to Sanaa

TEHRAN – Urging regional powers to cooperate for a settlement of the conflict in Yemen, the former U.S. ambassador to Sanaa, says the key to ending the war conflict in Yemen lies in the hands of the Yemeni parties.

By Mohammad Mazhari

GSA: Saudi-U.S. ties will face major challenges in the next four years 

TEHRAN - Chief executive officer of Gulf State Analytics (GSA) says that U.S.-Saudi relations will witness major challenges in the upcoming four years over the Saudi-led war on Yemen, the Libya crisis, and Riyadh’s human rights record.

By Mohammad Ali Saki

Professor says Washington will be less biased in favor of Riyadh

TEHRAN - An American professor says that U.S. foreign policy during Joe Biden's presidency will focus on human rights and democracy which can affect its ties with Saudi Arabia.

By Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Involving Iran's rivals in JCPOA talks to lead to failure

TEHRAN– Stating that involving Iran's rivals in JCPOA talks would mean the failure of any talks even before it starts, Shireen Hunter said that Macron wanted to curry favor with the Saudis in the hope of getting lucrative contracts.

By Payman Yazdani

Macron's idea sign of his inability to think strategically

TEHRAN–"The idea to include Saudi Arabia must be seen within that context, i.e. the inability of Macron to think strategically and in more analytical detail about national and international relations", says Prof. Adib Moghaddam.

By Mohammad mazhari

S. Arabia playing destructive role in Lebanon: analyst

TEHRAN - In an attempt to undermine Hezbollah, Saudi Arabia has been playing a vicious role in Lebanon, a Lebanese military analyst says.

By Mohammad Mazhari 

S. Arabia struggling to save face in Yemen: Danish political activist

TEHRAN – Noting that Riyadh’s influence will be undermined if Washington withdraws its support, a Danish political activist predicts Saudis will maintain the policy of combatting Ansarallah in Yemen to save their face.

Iran’s missiles should be non-negotiable: GWU professor

Professor Askari says any agreement between Iran and the U.S. “must be ratified by the Senate”

TEHRAN – A professor from the George Washington University suggests that Iran should not compromise on its defensive missile program in case the Biden administration is willing to rejoin the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).