By Heshmat Alavi - December 3rd, 2016 The West, specifically the United States, must close the book on over three decades of appeasement with Iran, said Iranian opposition leader Maryam Rajavi at a conference in Paris on Saturday, November 26. If the international community is serious about … [Read more...] about Decades old appeasement policy vis-à-vis Iran must end
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Why We Shouldn’t Worry About Giuliani’s Ties to an Iranian Resistance Group
By ROBERT G. TORRICELLI November 28, 2016 Last week, Politico published an article critiquing the Mujahidin e-Khalq, or MEK, an Iranian resistance group, and the U.S. politicians who support it, especially former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani. As a former Democratic member of the Senate Foreign … [Read more...] about Why We Shouldn’t Worry About Giuliani’s Ties to an Iranian Resistance Group
Qatar to continue supplying arms to Syria rebels regardless of Trump policies
Even if the U.S. government under Donald Trump stops supporting the Syrian rebels, Qatar will continue arming them in their struggle against the Bashar Assad regime, said Qatar Foreign Minister Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in an interview with Reuters. … [Read more...] about Qatar to continue supplying arms to Syria rebels regardless of Trump policies
On Trump’s Presidential Victory: Losing Graciously and Winning Humbly
Originally posted in the Huffington Post If politics were like sports, the losers would take their losses graciously; but Washington politics are not like sports. Some still appear to have a difficult time at accepting the results of the presidential election, but they should not act like an … [Read more...] about On Trump’s Presidential Victory: Losing Graciously and Winning Humbly
An Iranian proverb: When Trump gets elected, the cows butt heads in Tehran
Early hours of Wednesday, November 8. The sun has just started shining on the Gulf. It is early morning in Tehran and other parts of Iran, but it is Tuesday evening across the United States. The American people, as well as other nations, are still waiting for the news media to introduce the next … [Read more...] about An Iranian proverb: When Trump gets elected, the cows butt heads in Tehran
Hassan Rouhani: Iran’s Executioner
Originally published in the American Thinker As we begin to wind down to the end of Hassan Rouhani’s term as president of the regime in Iran, it is time to take a look back at the past four years. We all remember how the West joyfully welcomed his election -- read selection -- as a change of gear … [Read more...] about Hassan Rouhani: Iran’s Executioner
Trump’s Iran policy can finally correct for Obama, Bush failures
Originally published in The Hill The U.S. presidential elections and the victory of Donald Trump alludes to the end to a long era. After all, Iran benefited significantly from the past 16 years of appeasement adopted by the past two U.S. administrations. MAJOR MISTAKES UNDER TWO PRESIDENTS George … [Read more...] about Trump’s Iran policy can finally correct for Obama, Bush failures
Righting the Wrongs of U.S.-Iran Policy
Originally posted in the American Thinker The world begins to digest the major development of business tycoon Donald Trump defeating former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Among the many questions regarding this unexpected election result is the new administration’s approach vis-à-vis … [Read more...] about Righting the Wrongs of U.S.-Iran Policy
Donald Trump may force European firms to hesitate on Iran
By Heshmat Alavi European oil giants may be having second thoughts on returning to Iran and investing in its oil industry considering the victory of Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential elections. French oil giant Total is anxiously seeking to spearhead a consortium including China National … [Read more...] about Donald Trump may force European firms to hesitate on Iran