Pompeo forms group to spearhead anti-Iran actions

TEHRAN – State Secretary Mike Pompeo announced on Thursday that the U.S. State Department has formed an “Iran Action Group” to coordinate and run an aggressive U.S. policy toward the Islamic Republic.

Unity will vaccinate country against sanctions: senior MP 

TEHRAN – A senior member of the Majlis says that while the country is under sanctions and foreign pressure, internal unity is the most prominent remedy, believing that unity will “vaccinate” the country against sanctions and plots by ill-wishers.

No talks with Trump’s United States: cleric

TEHRAN – Cleric Kazem Seddiqi on Friday pointed to the U.S. government’s violation of its international commitments, ruling out the possibility of talks with the United States “under the current administration and president”.

Zarif questions U.S. military in Iran’s ‘backyard’

TEHRAN – In a tweet on Thursday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday criticized the presence of U.S. military forces in the Persian Gulf and questioned why U.S. forces are “in Iran’s backyard” some 7,000 miles away from home. 

Larijani to Trump administration: Iranian nation will not barter its dignity

TEHRAN – The speaker of the Majlis (parliament) stressed on Sunday that Iran will not succumb to pressure by the Trump administration and that the nation will preserve its dignity.

 Ayatollah Khamenei: Speculation that talks or ties with U.S. would resolve problems is a ‘blatant mistake’

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that such a speculation that negations or relations with the United States would help resolve problems in Iran is a “blatant mistake”.

Hanif Ghaffari

A Contemplation on Trump's meeting with Putin

Finally, the meeting between the presidents of the United States and Russia was held in Helsinki, Finland. At the end of the meeting, the two sides emphasized the need for having interaction with each other to resolve international crises.

India will lose 'special privileges' if it buys crude from Saudi Arabia, U.S.: Iranian diplomat

Iran will end “special privileges” for India if New Delhi tried to replace Iranian crude with supplies from Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the United States, said a senior Iranian diplomat in New Delhi on July 10.

By Hanif Ghaffari

The Trade War Is Intensified between U.S. and Europe

TEHRAN - Donald Trump, President of the United States, continues to pursue his protectionist policies in international trade. This has led to concern and frustration among the U.S. European partners.

Bipartisan amendment limits U.S. president over striking Iran

TEHRAN - A bipartisan amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, May 24, stated Congress’s position that no law exists which gives the U.S. president the power to launch a military strike against Iran.

‘Pharmaceutical industry unfazed by U.S. withdrawal of nuclear deal’

TEHRAN — Given Iran’s low volume of imports in pharmaceutical and medical equipment industry, the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal won’t affect the industry, the Ministry of Health spokesman said on Wednesday.

By Hanif Ghaffari

Bin Salman is doomed to failure

The long-term visit of Mohammad bin Salman to the United States, Britain and France, and its relationship with the invasion of US and its allies to Syria, was not much attended. This was while bin Salman's talks with Western officials were the main reason for US attack on Syria. On the other hand, this long-term visit has been linked to the political goals of the young Saudi prince, reflecting changes within Saudi Arabia.

Grotesque comedy “Under Zero” portrays ruin of identity

TEHRAN – An Iranian troupe led by director/writer Alireza Seyyed premiered “Under Zero”, a grotesque comic play that portrays the ruin of thought and identity, at Tehran’s Divare Chaharom Theater on Tuesday.

By Mohammad Ghaderi

Washington’s biggest mistake in Syria

TEHRAN - United States, UK and French air strikes in Syria has attracted the attention of many media outlets and analysts. The U.S., despite Trump’s claims, has carried out a limited attack on the Middle Eastern country, but its consequences will certainly affect Trump and his allies in the near future. The issue can be analyzed from various angles.

By Hanif Ghaffari

A contemplation on the U.S.-China Trade War

TEHRAN - The trade war raised between the United States and China has entered a new phase. In 2017, there existed a verbal conflict between Washington and Beijing, but now we are witnessing a perfect pragmatic dispute between the two countries.

Iranian cineastes hold educational programs in U.S. 

TEHRAN – Three renowned Iranian cineastes are in the United States to hold several master classes and workshops in the cities of Dallas and Los Angeles.

U.S. will regret if it exits nuclear deal, Jack Straw says

TEHRAN – The United States will regret it if it exits the Iran nuclear agreement, former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has said, highlighting the importance of the deal in reducing Western countries’ concerns over Iran’s nuclear program.

By Mohammad Ghaderi - Twitter: @ghaderi62

Destroy your missiles then talk about ours!

TEHRAN - These days, in an unprecedented way, the United States is rolling down the hill faster than ever towards some sort of societal collapse and the waning of its international hegemony. In reality, the White House “tenants”, relying too much on behind the scene think tanks, has wrongly sought the solution in finding allies in the international arena, and not by confronting the actual problems.

By Ali Alemi 

The conflict continues in the United States

TEHRAN - Russia's interference in the U.S. presidential election (2016) is still open. This is while Russian officials have said they have not intervened in the presidential election. A review of the Reuters news agency in this regard suggests that in the near future, we will witness intense conflicts between the American security authorities and the White House officials.

Iran know rivals at Freestyle World Cup

Iran freestyle team discovered their opponents at the upcoming Men’s Freestyle World Cup in the United States in Iowa City, Iowa.