By Hossein Khanbagi

Cycles of diplomacy and distrust: the complex legacy of Iran-West relations

TEHRAN – In examining Iran’s complex path in international relations, a persistent theme emerges—one of diplomacy met with setbacks, trust countered with distrust, and opportunities squandered that have only deepened tensions.

By Professor Hossein Askari

Americans should acknowledge the catastrophe they have created in Gaza 

PORTLAND - Yes, we know the official Hamas count of Palestinian deaths as of August 23—a little over 41,000 and counting, with about 70 percent of the carnage women and children.

By Reza Salehi Amiri, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts

Tourism progress strategic priority for the new government

TEHRAN - More than a century has passed since mankind scientifically recognized the economic and cultural significance of tourism and traveling, driven by recreational, religious, medical, and sports purposes.

By Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian

My message to the new world

TEHRAN – On May 19, 2024, the untimely passing of President Ebrahim Raisi- a deeply respected and dedicated public servant- in a tragic helicopter crash precipitated early elections in Iran, marking a pivotal moment in our nation's history.

By Nasser Kan'ani, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman

270 days of war and crime against Gaza

TEHRAN - Two hundred and seventy days have passed since the start of the military operation and the horrible crimes of the Zionists in the Gaza Strip. This terrible tragedy has set unprecedented records in terms of the volume and depth of brutality committed in contemporary history. 

By Mohammad Sadegh Fazli, Director General of the Foreign Minister's Office

1000 days of service

Martyr Hossein Amir Abdollahian was a dedicated and active Foreign Minister of Iran

TEHRAN – For the past few days, the warm and kind voice of the foreign minister has been absent from the hallways, phones, meetings, and offices. There are no messages or instructions, and his always-open office door is now closed, with an eerie silence. He has left this earthly world and chosen to commune with the sacred and celestial.

By Parviz Esmaili, Former Iranian ambassador to Croatia

‘We know nothing about him except good…’

TEHRAN - In light of the recent tragic helicopter crash and the martyrdom of the esteemed President, Foreign Minister, and other servants of our country, it is with a heavy heart that I write. May their souls rest in divine mercy, and may God grant patience and strength to the grieving families and the noble nation of Iran.

By Professor Hossein Askari

American lawmakers are serving Israeli interests and not America's

America must take control of its foreign policy before July 24

The United States has long supported Israel: we have sent over $320 billion in financial aid to a country that has a higher per capita income than France and Germany; we have given Israel most of our lethal weapons; we have shared intelligence and supplied Israel with political support at the UN and at the UN Security Council with dozens of vetoes to shield Israel from its crimes and to protect it from increasing global recrimination and isolation; we have issued massive media support including through print, airwaves, internet and the entertainment industry in order to silence anti-Israeli voices.

By Xavier Villar

Nasrallah: Iran response to consulate attack “inevitable”

MADRID- Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, addressed the public last Friday, April 5th, on the occasion of Al-Quds Day, an annual event of pro-Palestinian demonstrations established by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

By Professor Hossein Askari

America’s lawmakers—misguided or treasonous supporters of Israel?

Hurting Americans and America around the world

First, details of America’s support for Israel:

By Hanif Ghaffari

The West facing challenges in the Gaza conflict

TEHRAN- In recent weeks, there has been a notable rise in official opposition from Western governments towards the policies of the occupying Israeli regime concerning the Gaza Strip. As a result, various restrictions have been placed on arms and financial aid to the Tel Aviv regime, particularly targeting financial transactions and support for border settlements with Gaza and newly established settlements on the West Bank.

By Professor ZHANG Yuan

A changing world order: The formation of counterhegemonic multipolar order

As the Russia-Ukraine crisis and the Gaza invasion become increasingly protracted and complex, there has been a significant shift in the balance of power within the interpretive framework of international order. The differences in perspectives on the world order between the West, particularly the United States, and the Global South are widening.

By Xavier Villar

The Assembly of Experts: Key Role in the Constitutional Framework of the Islamic Republic

MADRID - Millions of Iranians went to the polls on March 1 to elect 290 lawmakers and 88 members of the Assembly of Experts, the body responsible, according to the Iranian constitution itself, for “electing and overseeing” the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.