By Fatemeh Mohammadipour

Resolving Qatar crisis is not easy: Murphy

TEHRAN - Richard W. Murphy, the former U.S. ambassador to Syria and Saudi Arabia, says “Washington has strong interests in keeping good relations both with Saudi Arabia and Qatar.”

By Javad Heirannia

Qatar won’t compromise on its national interest: Adib-Moghaddam

TEHRAN – According to a Professor at the London Middle East Institute, the mistrust between Qatar and the UAE-Saudi is so pronounced that it is unlikely to be overcome in the short term.

By Fateme Mohammadi

Qatar crisis has affected Saudi-Turkish relationship: Georgetown Uni. prof.

TEHRAN - According to a professor of political science at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., the United Sates lame attempts to distance Iran from the Persian Gulf states is falling through following the Qatar crisis. 

By Javad Heirannia

Trump administration lacks diplomatic skill to reconcile PGCC: Bianchi

TEHRAN – Robert R. Bianchi, a Professor at the University of Chicago, believes that the Trump administration lacks the diplomatic skills to resolve conflicts that are destroying the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC).

By Javad Heirannia

Ex-CIA analyst suggests PGCC talks may resolve crisis 

TEHRAN – Professor Paul Pillar, who was a CIA intelligence analyst for 28 years, tells the Tehran Times that “The United States not only wants to maintain friendly relations with both sides in the PGCC dispute but also has important military and security cooperation with each side.”

By Javad Heirannia

Trump administration's aims to weaken Iran: Prof. Entessar

TEHRAN – Professor Nader Entessar from South Alabama University says that “the Trump Administration's overriding concern is to weaken Iran and, ultimately, bring about a regime change in the country.” 

Saudi, U.S. foreign ministers discuss Iran, Qatar

TEHRAN – Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said he had discussed in a “fruitful” meeting with his American counterpart the Qatar crisis and what he called “Iranian interventions” in the region.