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2018-10-01 10:52
By Hamid Bayati
Putin’s S-300 winging to Syria: Tel Aviv’s nightmare
TEHRAN - A Russian Ilyushin-20 military aircraft with 15 servicemen on board was brought down on September 17 by Syrian anti-aircraft S-200 air defense system in northwestern Syria. Moscow blamed Tel Aviv for the incident, and the Zionist authorities fought to cast blame elsewhere.
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2018-09-30 10:13
By Hanif Ghaffari
Washington's Isolation and Dual Game of Paris
The United Nations General Assembly's meeting in New York uncovered Washington's isolation in the international system even more than before. The unilateralism of the United States and its illegal approach towards international agreements (e.g. its withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) were criticized by our president at the UN.
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2018-09-29 17:29
By Maryam Qarehgozlou
National firefighter day: time to show gratitude
TEHRAN — September 29, is the national firefighter day in Iran and is a chance to pay homage to the firemen who devote their lives to the protection of life and property.
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2018-09-29 13:05
By Mohammad Ghaderi - Twitter: @ghaderi62 - Email: m.ghaderi62@gmail.com
Macron and Trump: From controversy to bargain
French President Emmanuel Macron has recently had lots of ups and downs! On the one hand, he had secret dealings with Trump's government over current issues in the region (especially over Syria and Iran), and on the other hand, he is trying to enter international equations as an independent leader.
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2018-09-28 07:40
By Mohammad Ghaderi - Twitter: @ghaderi62 - Email: m.ghaderi62@gmail.com
Macron tries to complete Trump's project
The Elysee Palace continues its direct play on the U.S. ground. The evidences suggest that French President, Emmanuel Macron, is once again planning to get involved in a "predetermined game" over bringing up the issue of making a "complementary agreement" regarding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action at the United Nations General Assembly, and then ask Washington to return to the nuclear deal if Iran agrees to restrain its missile and regional capabilities!
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2018-09-26 14:39
By Hanif Ghaffari
From defeat in Yemen to turmoil of the Saudi court
TEHRAN - Over the past few days, whispers were heard about the "vague future" of Bin Salman, the young Saudi prince, in regional and international sources. The fact is that Bin Salman is extremely afraid of his political future, because there is no guarantee that his physical or political removal will not come true in the near future.
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2018-09-26 09:33
By Parham Janfeshan
World Tourism Day reminder about importance of preserving history of a nation
TEHRAN — Speaking of Iranian history, the first thing that comes to the mind is Cultural Heritage. This social phenomenon is a heritage from far back in the past and can determine a nation’s history and civilization.
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2018-09-24 23:05
By Ebrahim Fallahi
OPEC defies Trump’s call for more oil, now what ?
The 10th gathering of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) of OPEC and non-OPEC members on Sunday ended, as Iran insisted, without any direct decision on additional supply boost.
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2018-09-23 12:31
By Hanif Ghaffari
Europe’s support of Iran’s JCPOA: Actions speak louder than words
TEHRAN - Iran is calling for keeping the European countries in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action formally known as JCPOA, including Germany, to save it, without the participation of the United States. But the Germans are reluctant to continue to cooperate with Iran due to U.S. secondary sanctions.
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2018-09-22 11:17
By Mohammad Ghaderi - Twitter: @ghaderi62 - Email: m.ghaderi62@gmail.com
The last breath of Al-Saud in Yemen
Today, many global media spoke of Saudi defeat in Yemen. This issue comes as Saudi Arabia continues to kill the Yemeni people. The killing of the Yemeni people is not only not condemned by the United States and its European allies (especially Britain and France), but we are witnessing the continuation of this trend.
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2018-09-21 23:14
By Maryam Qarehgozlou
Imam Hussein’s (AS) message for the human beings throughout history
TEHRAN — The days that have passed were the anniversary of the bitter events of the Battle of Karbala on the day of Ashura (tenth of Muharram) in the year 61 AH of the Islamic calendar (October 10, 680 AD).
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2018-09-18 10:16
By Maryam Qarehgozlou
Muharram, rejoining families, promoting intimacy
Once I grew old enough to figure out the main reasons behind the mourning rituals of Muharram I became genuinely fond of it, as it is not just a month grieve, but a time to heighten the strong sense of intimacy.
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2018-09-17 21:57
By Haniyeh Sadat Jafariyeh
Capital market unfazed by economic problems
TEHRAN- Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE)’s main index (TEDPIX) gained 3,058.12 points or 1.97% on Saturday to end trading at 158,119.2. About 4.16 billion shares valued at $120.88 million changed hands at TSE for the day. The index added 3,000 points to reach 158,000.
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2018-09-15 10:38
By Mohammad Homaeefar
Bolton attack on ICC: A legal suicide by U.S.
On Sept. 10, John Bolton, the national security advisor to Donald Trump, made a harsh attack against the International Court of Justice (ICC), calling it “illegitimate” and a body that it is “dead” for the U.S.
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2018-09-14 11:33
By Hanif Ghaffari
Did the Far-right Really Win the Sweden's Elections?
General elections were held in Sweden on Sunday 9 September 2018, to elect the 349 members of the Sweden Parliament (Riksdag). They in turn will elect the Prime Minister of Sweden. Regional and municipal elections were also held on the same day.
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2018-09-12 09:32
By Mohammad Ghaderi - Twitter: @ghaderi62 - Email: m.ghaderi62@gmail.com
Europe's Hollow Threats
Although there has recently been lots of controversies on issues such as developing an "independent payment system" Europe and a "pseudo-swift structure" to maintain the nuclear deal with Iran, many analysts and experts in economic affairs believe that there's no real intention to actualize this idea among the EU authorities. In the meantime, there are deterrent factors that have hampered European independence from the United States, and it seems that these factors are now highlighted under the presidency of Donald Trump.
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2018-09-11 09:22
By Mohammad Ghaderi - Twitter: @ghaderi62 - Email: m.ghaderi62@gmail.com
Mogherini is happy, why not!
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini is now satisfied over Iran's commitment to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). As it was recently reported by Xinhua, Mogherini said that Tehran complies with all its nuclear related commitments and that is a "good news", when EU is still working on preserving the Iranian nuclear deal.
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2018-09-10 11:50
By M.A. Saki
Trump acts like a criminal who pretends innocence
It is shameful that U.S. President Donald Trump who has flouted the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 endorsing the Iran nuclear agreement is going to chair the UN council meeting this month and talk against Iran.
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2018/09/09
Maryam Qarehgozlou
Waiting in the ambush: Will Tehran choke on foul air this year too?
TEHRAN — While Tehraners breathed ozone in the air during hot summer days the real stuff is awaiting us in the coming months of autumn and winter.
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2018-09-08 10:14
By Hamid Bayati
Did Trump deceive Macron again?
Speaking at a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Vienna, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian's remarks on the necessity of holding missile and regional negotiations with Iran surprised many of his addressees!
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2018-09-05 23:36
By Ebrahim Fallahi
Petrochemical industry, a pillar for Iran’s resilient economy
Inaugurating three major petrochemical projects in Assaluyeh petrochemical zone in southwestern Iran was the headline of almost all Iranian energy related and economic news agencies across the country on Monday.
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2018-09-05 10:51
By Hanif Ghaffari
Democrats' collective from Kerry to Al Gore attack on Trump
In recent days, many of the American Democrats have intensified their verbal and political attacks on President Donald Trump. Former Secretary of State John Kerry implicitly stated that he would not rule out running for president in 2020. Kerry was the Democratic nominee for president in 2004 but ultimately lost the election to former U.S. President George W. Bush. He had also emphasized on the critical situation of the United States following the presence of Trump at the White House.
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2018-09-04 11:20
By Hanif Ghaffari
Is Europe's opposition to America real?
Western media has recently published reports on the new approach of European authorities over the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has officially opposed to her Democrat Foreign Minister, Heiko Mass. Maas recently mentioned that Europe and the U.S. “have been drifting apart for years” and urged Europe to “assume our equal share of responsibility” in order to “form a counterweight when the U.S. crosses the line,” pull “our weight when America retreats … [and] start a new conversation.”
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2018-09-03 15:57
By M.A. saki
Can sanctions force Iran to capitalize on its talents?
The reintroduction of illegal and unilateral sanctions against Iran by the Trump administration is frightening away major companies from the Iranian market.
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2018-09-03 09:56
By Mohammad Ghaderi - Twitter: @ghaderi62 - Email: m.ghaderi62@gmail.com
Reasons for U.S. fear of Idlib operation
TEHRAN - Developments in Idlib are accelerating and Damascus and its allies are ready to attack the terrorists. The Syrian army has deployed its forces and equipment around Idlib during recent weeks.
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2018-09-01 10:56
By Hanif Ghaffari
Missing dreams of failed Senator
TEHRAN - Death of Arizona's radical senator has been covered by almost all the U.S. media as an important subject. During his political life, McCain had an extended hostility towards the Iranian regime and nation. The report of John McCain's death, the extremist, hostile and anti-Iran senator of Arizona, was widely reflected in the western news sources.
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2018-08-29 10:32
By Mohammad Ghaderi - Twitter: @ghaderi62 - Email: m.ghaderi62@gmail.com
Merkel vs. EU’s U.S. - independent payment system
Recent contradictory statements by the German Chancellor and German Foreign Minister on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) over an independent payment system for Iran attracted the attention of many international experts and analysts.
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2018-08-27 11:24
By Hanif Ghaffari
Bolton's negotiations against Iran
John Bolton, the U.S. National Security Advisor, continues his anti-Iranian negotiations in various fields. In recent weeks, he has been busy discussing the presence of Iran in Syria and, on the other hand, engaging in negotiations with other countries over Iran's sanctions.
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2018-08-26 09:15
By Mohammad Ghaderi
European troika with France's basic role keeps to buy time
The European Commission recently adopted a first package of €18 million for projects in support of sustainable economic and social development in the Islamic Republic of Iran, including €8 million assistance to the private sector.
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2018-08-25 10:58
By Hanif Ghaffari
What is the fate of Donald Trump?
TEHRAN - Recently, the controversial results of polls conducted on Trump's popularity have been published in the United States. Some of these polls were conducted all over the United States, and since they were based on "public votes", their results can't be that much trusted. However, in some polls that were based the U.S. Electoral College structure, we can make a more accurate estimation of Donald Trump's condition.