By Sadeq Fereydounabadi 

A Confederacy of Dunces

TEHRAN – Unlike previous years, officials in charge of the Munich Security Conference refrained from inviting Iranian and Russian officials despite the fact that the West urgently needs to foster dialogue with the two powers.

Macron talks big but few believe him in the region

TEHRAN – During a visit to Iraq, French President Emanuel Macron sought to portray his country as a reliable outside force that can be counted on in the era of American decline.