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Turkey’s Shift toward Iran, Russia, and its Motives
An article published on Fararu takes a second look at Turkey’s recent shift toward Iran and Russia.
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US Strike on Syrian Airbase through Lens of Iranian Media
US strike on a military airfield in Syria, in response to the Syrian government’s alleged use of chemical weapons, has sparked analyses in Persian media outlets.
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Russia Has Taken Syria as Hostage to Get Concessions from West
For Moscow, Damascus is a card it could use to extract concessions from the West and get rid of sanctions. By Ali Bigdeli.
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Why Iran Is an Unexpendable Force in Syria?
For Moscow, it would be hard to find a reliable alternative for Iran’s combat-hardened ground forces.
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Iran Expects Russian Su-30 Fighters to Boost Aerial Combat Capabilities
Iranian media outlets are reporting that the country expects delivery of Russian Sukhoi fighter aircrafts in days.
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Iran Should Avoid Turning into Trump’s Bargaining Chip
By Hossein Malaek, Iran’s former ambassador to China.
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Syria Peace Talks to Kick Off in Astana Amid Tehran’s Concerns
Iran has seen Astana talks as a potential prelude to the resolution of the Syrian crisis, but some observers are warning that it might not go as Iran wishes.
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Barack Obama and His Diplomatic Legacy: From an Iranian viewpoint
From Iran’s vintage, Obama appears a lot more significant than any other US president since the Iranian revolution, essentially for causing important loopholes in the American orthodoxy against Iran.
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Is Iran Getting the Short End of the Stick in the Syrian Crisis?
Will Tehran be marginalized in its partnership with Ankara and Moscow, or it can take advantage of the new dynamics created by Turkey’s involvement?
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The Significance of Walid Muallem’s Recent Tehran Visit
In a blog post published on Khabar Online, foreign policy expert Hassan Lasjerdi discusses recent developments in Syria, expressing hope that coordination between key players could pave the way for a final solution to the crisis.
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Time for Tehran and Moscow to Take Relations to the Next Level
Recent geopolitical developments have given both Tehran and Moscow a chance to rethink their ties and remove stumbling blocks in improving relations. By Ahmad Hosseini
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"View Turkey with Distrust" Advises Conservative News Agency to Russia
In an article written by Vahid Samadi, Fars News Agency calls on Russia to adopt resistance in Syria.
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Russia’s dilemma between Iran and Israel
Iran’s former ambassador to Russia, Nematollah Izadi has discussed bilateral ties and Russia’s dilemma between Iran and Israel in an interview with Iranian website Russia Viewer.
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OPEC Deal, Paving Way for Regional Rapprochement?
In an interview with Iranian Diplomacy, Iran chamber of commerce member Hamid Hosseini, says OPEC agreement could serve as an introduction for regional convergence.
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To break Iran nuclear deal, Trump may have to break through cement
Iran and its two main allies, Russia and China, are rapidly expanding military cooperation. Observers say this fortifies Iran’s status in the Trump era.
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After the Nuclear Deal, Iran Turns Towards Caspian to Restore Rights
Iran’s share of the Caspian Sea, utmost diplomatic concern of the country in 1990s, has reappeared on the agenda after the JCPOA.
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Is Moscow planning to supplant Iranian influence in Syria? Interview with Mark Katz
Interview with Mark Katz on the current and prospective state of relations between Tehran and Moscow.
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Toleration with KSA, Cooperation with Pakistan, and Caution with Russia
Former IRGC commander Rahim-Safavi says Iran should take advantage of its geopolitical superiority in the region.
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In Search of a Reliable Partner: Iran in the new global order
As global alliances are undergoing substantial shifts, Iran should seek partners other than Russia.
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The Evolution of Strategic Cooperation Between Russia and Iran
The unprecedented move by Iran to let Russian jets fly from its air base in Hamadan fits the country’s national security interests in light of the present and clear danger of foreign-backed terrorism.
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Tehran-Moscow, from Resolving Challenges to Regional Cooperation
An essay by Bahram Amirahmadian, a university professor and expert on Central Asian affairs
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Consequences of Putin’s Decision
An essay by Seyyed Jalal Dehghani Firoozabadi, a professor at Allameh Tabatabaei University
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Russia’s Show of Power against West
An essay by Dr. Elahe Koolaei, a university professor and expert on Russian affairs
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