By Mohammad Mazhari

Professor says U.S. oil deal with Syrian Kurds can be viewed as stolen property under American law

TEHRAN - The Syrian government, confirmed on Sunday, August 1, that an American oil company in an illegal deal aimed at stealing Syria's crude, had signed an agreement with Kurdish-led rebels who control northeastern oilfields.

Europe is affected by U.S. hostile policies against Iran: university professor

TEHRAN - Nader Entessar, a professor of political science from the University of South Alabama, has said that Europe is affected by the United States’ hostile policies against Iran and has followed Washington’s policies.

IAEA susceptible to U.S.' pressure: Prof. Entessar

Iran believes that the IAEA Board of Governors has referred and given credence to the information obtained by espionage activities or to the claims raised by inauthentic sources, i.e. the US and the Zionist regime, to adopt the recent resolution against Iran.

By Payman Yazdani

Tehran's political, diplomatic move sends clear signal to world: Entessar

TEHRAN– Prof. Entessar says that Tehran's political and diplomatic moves sent a clear and unambiguous signal that maritime piracy is not only a challenge to the international legal order but it also threatens Iran's commercial and political rights as a sovereign nation-state.

By Payman Yazdani

General Soleimani was a brilliant strategist: Entessar

TEHRAN – Nader Entessar, Professor Emeritus of Political Science from the University of South Alabama, lauded the capabilities and services of General Soleimani.

By Javad Heirannia

Iran missile program not in violation of JCPOA: prof. Entessar

TEHRAN – Nader Entessar, Professor Emeritus of Political Science from the University of South Alabama, highlights that Iran’s missile program doesn’t violate the terms of JCPOA and that European countries seek other aims by their letters and threats.

By Payman Yazdani

Tehran should not have high expectation from Abe’s visit: prof.

TEHRAN - Professor of the University of South Alabama in the U.S. believes that Tehran should not have high expectations from the Japanese Prime Minister's visit to Iran.

By Payman Yazdani

Reducing JCPOA commitments Iran’s appropriate long-overdue decision: prof. 

TEHRAN - Professor of political science describes Iran’s decision to reduce its JCPOA commitments as an appropriate response that clear signals Iran's patience with Europe's nonperformance of its obligations under the JCPOA is wearing thin.

By Javad Heirannia

Naming IRGC terrorist group will contribute to regional tensions: Entessar

TEHRAN - Nader Entessar, Professor Emeritus of Political Science from University of South Alabama says that the neocon and regime change operatives in Trump's foreign policy circles have been advocating this policy for many months now. 

By Payman Yazdani

SPV does not have requisite mechanism to overcome U.S. opposition: Entessar 

TEHRAN - Nader Entessar, professor emeritus of political science from university of South Alabama still insists that the SPV is a hollow shell and does not have the requisite mechanism to overcome U.S. opposition.

By Mohammad Ghaderi& Javad Heirannia

Lack of any documentary evidence of Russian penetration in U.S. electoral system: Entessar

TEHRAN - Nader Entessar, professor emeritus of political science from university of South Alabama says that “I agree with the notion that the US hegemony as a global superpower has been, and will continue to be, challenged by developments in the international arena.”

By Javad Heirannia

Continuation PGCC crisis will increase Turkish footprint in Qatar: Entessar

TEHRAN - Nader Entessar, Professor Emeritus of Political Science from university of South Alabama says that Turkey's military base in Qatar allows Ankara to project power in the Persian Gulf while maintaining close ties to Doha.

By Payman Yazdani

Political squabbles among OPEC members have weakened its efficacy: Entessar

TEHRAN - Touching upon the Qatar’s reasons to withdraw from OPEC, Prof. Entessar said political squabbles among its members have weakened OPEC's efficacy.  

By Javad Heirannia

Today's Europe is not in position to implement joint army: Entessar

TEHRAN - Nader Entessar, Professor Emeritus of Political Science from university of South Alabama says that there is a growing sentiment among some European leaders to chart a more independent defense and foreign policy posture vis-a-vis the United States, but I don't think today's Europe is in a position to implement a genuine independent course from Washington's diktat.

By Fateme Mohammadipour

2018 mid-term elections were referendum on Trumpism: Entessar

TEHRAN - Nader Entessar, Professor Emeritus of Political Science from university of South Alabama says that “in many ways the 2018 mid-term elections were a referendum on Trumpism.”

By Payman Yazdani

U.S. won’t put game-changing pressure on Riyadh: Prof. Entessar

TEHRAN - Referring to weak reaction of Trump to brutal death of Khashoggi, Nader Entessar says U.S. President will not put game-changing pressure on Saudi regime because of its possible political and economic consequences.  

By Javad Heirannia

Religion can be important component of restructuring of international relations theory: Entessar

TEHRAN - Nader Entessar, Professor Emeritus of Political Science from university of South Alabama says that “Religion and religious paradigms may contribute to our understanding of our complex world.”

By Payman Yazdani

U.S., Israel, Saudi and UAE want to “Syrianize” Iran: Prof. Entessar

TEHRAN - Commenting on Ahvaz attack Prof. Entessar says U.S., Israel, Saudi Arabia and UAE’s principal goal is to create chaos in Iran to disintegrate the country.

By Payman Yazdani

Iran has to be very careful in future negotiations on Caspian Sea: Prof.

TEHRAN - Professor of political science says although the text of the Caspian Sea Treaty signed on August 12, 2018 in Kazakhstan does not define the share of each of the littoral states, Iran has to be very careful in future negotiations.