If Biden removes the mostly symbolic sanctions, critics will likely accuse Biden of appeasing the Iranian regime.
Opinion/Column: Biden’s dangerous game with Iran
At least that’s my definition, based on sermons I’ve heard from hardline mullahs in Iran and elsewhere, along with personal observations about how those beliefs are put into practice. Obviously, not …
Can a nuanced U.S. shift on Yemen’s “legitimate” Iran-backed rebels help end a grueling civil war?
The U.S. has shifted its tone on the Houthi rebel movement, but the Iranian-backed group says it wants very specific action from the U.S., not recognition.
US and France warn Iran time is running out to return to nuclear deal
On a visit to Paris, US secretary of state Antony Blinken says deal is at risk if Tehran fails to make concessions …
Iran nuclear deal may be just what hard-line president-elect needs
Why would Iran’s hard-line president-elect want a revived nuclear deal? It may be the best way to satisfy, and pacify, a disgruntled population.
Iran’s supreme leader gets first dose of homegrown vaccine as Covid plans falter
Queues for any jab grow with only 2% of Iranians vaccinated and fifth wave breaking …
US, France warn Iran time running out to revive nuclear deal
The United States and France have warned Iran that time is running out to return to a nuclear deal, voicing fears that Tehran’s sensitive atomic activities could advance if talks drag on. On the first …
Epic Iran, Lost Cities and Proust
She is a New Generation Thinker on the scheme run by BBC Radio 3 and the Arts and Humanities Research Council to select ten academics each year to turn their research into radio. You can find more …
IAEA demands answer from Iran on monitoring deal as nuclear talks crisis looms
Iran has not responded to the U.N. nuclear watchdog on extending a monitoring agreement that expired overnight, the agency said on Friday, hours after Washington warned that not prolonging it would …
Iran’s Supreme Leader Forgoes Western COVID Vaccines, Takes One Made in Country Instead
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he wanted to “wait for the Iranian vaccine because we have to be proud of this national honor.” …