Current Affairs of Iran

Biden wants the nuclear deal to be a key part of his administration’s vision in the Middle East – but this might be tougher than he anticipates.

New attitudes threaten to undercut Iran’s efforts to cement its interpretations of Islam. James Dorsey discusses this in this article.

A Persian epic inspired the Italian opera composer Giacomo Puccini to compose Turandot. Dr. Asghar Gohrab writes a unique blog about this story.

A global impact of a Rubaiyat attributed to the medieval philosopher Omar Khayyam. This Rubaiya inspired many writers and public figures.

The US must seek to engage Iran through rigorous multilateral diplomacy by rejoining the JCPOA in exchange for sanctions relief.

“Layla & Majnun” and Nezami have been inspiring a Persian-British Artistic Liaison. In this blog, Asghar Seyed Gohrab highlights this liaison.

An overview of assassination history and the methods by Israel to assassinate enemies. To know more, read the following article.

How has Khayyam’s worldview been translated? Professor Seyed Asghar Gohrab makes a comparison between the English translation and the original Persian text of a famous quatrain.

Brad Pitt and other Hollywood stars should know more about Persian poetry. To know about the issue, read the following article of Dr. Asghar Seyed Gohrab.

Persian poetry is an example to follow while showing sympathy despite social distancing. To know more, read the following blog.

Turkey’s approach in southern Caucasus escalates rivalry with Iran. To know more about this rivalry, read the following article written by the prominent journalist James Dorsey.

Launching air strikes on Iran will not neutralize Tehran’s nuclear program. Rather, it will raise tensions in the Middle East. To know more, read this article.

Fanack presents an overview of Joe biden's plan to revive talks with Iran and its influence on the Middle East.

China seeks strengthening relationships with Iran. However, this approach is hampered by multiple factors. To learn more about these factors, read the following article.

The latest poll published by the Group for Analyzing and Measuring Opinion Trends in Iran indicates the emergence of a shift in religious beliefs in the Islamic Republic towards secularism. Read more.

The Trump administration has, so far, refused to explain and justify its policy of targeted killing, but this latest operation further undermines international and US domestic norms against assassination is certain to set more dangerous international …

China’s preference for a continued US lead in maintaining Gulf security, even if it favours a more multilateral approach, was evident earlier this year in its willingness to consider participating in the US-led maritime alliance that escorts …

Hence, nothing other than direct talks can offer a prospect whereby Iran may overcome its economic woes and the US can reach a more comprehensive agreement with Iran that includes issues not covered in the JCPOA. Although the current standoff between …

As things stand today, any Iranian move in the Strait of Hormuz that can be portrayed as a threat to the “free flow of commerce” (that is, the oil trade) represents the most likely trigger for direct U.S. military action. Yes, Tehran’s pursuit …

In other words, the pain of sanctions will force people to rise up and overthrow their leaders. This is as naïve as it is cynical. It reflects the long-discredited theory that sanctioned populations will direct their frustrations and anger at …