Analyst:

Imam Khomeini's 'earthquake' shattered Zionists' plots

TEHRAN, Jun. 04 (MNA) – Firas Al Najim, manager of CD4HR, says late Imam Khomeini caused an 'earthquake' that shattered Zionists' plots for the West Asian region.

Richard Falk in an interview with MNA:

Imam Khomeini was anti-Zionist, Israel not anti-Judaism

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Richard Falk who met Imam Khomeini in Paris says, "Imam Khomeini made clear his opposition to Israel although he was also clear that he regarded Judaism as an authentic religion deserving respect."

All sanctions imposed on Iran must fully be lifted: Lawmaker

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Stating that protracted nuclear talks is not in favor of Iran, a member of Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that all sanctions imposed against Iran must fully be lifted.

To Syria, Western democracy is not legitimate: Shaaban

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – The Syrian President's advisor for media affairs Bouthaina Shaaban has told Mehr that Western democracy has no legitimacy to Damascus, adding that billions of dollars were spent to distort the public image of Syria government.

Candidates for Syrian Presidential elections:

"Conditions set for free Presidential elections in Syria"

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – In an exclusive interview with Mehr news, one of the three candidates for the upcoming Presidential elections, Mahmoud Ahmad Mar'ai, said that the ground is prepared for holding free elections in the country.

American analyst:

Netanyahu hopes war on Gaza gains him support in Israel

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Stating that the war was very much politically motivated, American analyst Stephan Lendman said that Netanyahu hoped war on Gaza would gain him enough support in Israel to be able once again to form a coalition government.

Logoglu told MNA:

Recent war to leave deep reflection about future of Israel

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Commenting on the consequences of the recent war between the Israeli regime and Palestinians, Faruk Logoglu believes that there is going to be a deep reflection in Tel Aviv about the future of Israel.

American geopolitist told MNA:

Recent conflict illustrates isreal's growing weakness

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Commenting on the recent failure of the Israeli regime in face of Palestinian Resistance groups Brian Berletic says recent events show the growing weakness of the Israeli regime and its western allies in the region.

Israel committing crimes of apartheid: Kenneth Roth

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The executive director of Human Rights Watch, Kenneth Roth, believes that Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood development in Quds dispute reflects the Israeli government’s discriminatory rule in occupied East Quds

Only "force" can stop Israel, Turkish expert tells MNA

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Professor Cengiz Tomar believes that the issue of normalizing ties cannot change Israel's behavior, but instead it will prepare the ground for the regime's oppression and hostile actions.

All resistance forces in united front against Zionist regime

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) –Spokesman for Iraq's Al-Nujaba Islamic Resistance Movement Nasr al-Shammari has told MNA that the Iraqi resistance forces will spare no efforts in support of the Palestinian resistance.

Iran must make most of neighbors' potentials: MP

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Stressing that the Islamic Republic of Iran does not need JCPOA, an Iranian parliament member added, “Iranian officials need to learn from the past and make the most of the potential of neighboring countries.”

Election in Syria proves failure of Westerners: envoy

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Syrian Ambassador to Tehran Shafiq Dayoub says holding of election in Syria bears a clear message to Western and Arab countries.

Richard Falk:

US backing Israel for its strategic interests in region

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Richard Falk believes that US Government backs Israel because of its strategic interests in the region and partly as a reflection of well-organized pro-Israeli lobbying, which has been very effective with the US Congress.

Analyst:

Zionist regime a base for destabilization of West Asia

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Firas Al Najim, manager of CD4HR, says the Zionist regime has been stationed in the West Asian region to create instability.

US valuing Israel as extension of its military presence in ME

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – American analyst Stephen Lendman believes that the US values Israel as an extension of its military presence in the Middle East that’s all about wanting control over the region, its hydrocarbon and other resources.

Hunter:

US priorities shift reason for changing Salman's approach

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Shireen Hunter believes that the shift in US global priorities and its decision not to give blanket support to Saudi Arabia, and the stalemate in the Yemen war are two reasons for changing Bin Salman's approach towards Iran.

Kimball:

Waiving nuclear-related sanctions in JCPOA nothing new

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Executive Director of US Arms Control Association, Daryl G. Kimball, believes that it is not something new at this point that the Biden administration is prepared to waive the nuclear-related sanctions identified in the JCPOA.

Speaker's aide to Mehr:

Recent incidents in Israel part of Resistance's revenge

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – The aide to Iranian Parliament's speaker says that the recent incidents in Palestinian-occupied lands of Israel were part of the Resistance groups' response to the Zionist regime's mischiefs and acts of sabotage.

Ex-White House official:

Biden should have moved faster to rejoin JCPOA

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Stating that the US was too cautious and should have simply rejoined the JCPOA on the understanding that Iran would come back into compliance, Prof. Frank von Hippel believes Netanyahu would like a war between the US and Iran.

Ex-advisor to Saudi finance ministry:

Al-Saud’s weapon of money, bribery less effective after Trump

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Hossein Askari, Professor of Business and International Affairs at GWU believes with Trump gone, al-Saud’s only weapon, money and bribery, is less effective, so Bin Salman feels vulnerable and he needs to reach out to Iran.

Americans' signatures not to guarantee sanctions removal

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Signatures of US officials are no longer enough to guarantee to lift of the sanctions, an Iranian lawmaker said, adding, "We need to verify to make sure that the sanctions are completely lifted by the United States."

Iraq interested in Tehran-Riyadh relations: Ex-envoy

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Former Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Iraq said that Iraq is interested in relationship between Islamic Republic of Iran and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Saudis in dire need of talk with Iran: Ex-envoy to Qatar

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Stating that Saudi Arabia is facing many security and economic problems, former Iranian ambassador to Doha said that Saudis cannot survive in the region without the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Parl. obliged to monitor Vienna talks seriously: MP

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – The National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the parliament has been tasked to have strict and serious supervision over the process of Vienna negotiations, an Iranian Parliament member said.

UN should stop watching unlawful events: Falk

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Referring to the responsibility of Israel in the Natanz incident, Richard Falk said that the UN should stop watching such unlawful events in a spirit of silent detachment, and take its own Charter responsibilities seriously.

Primary purpose of Natanz attack was to retard enrichment

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – An Associate Fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies believes that the primary purpose of the attack was to retard Iran's enrichment program.

Israel involvement in Natanz sabotage pretty clear: expert

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – The Director of the Future of Iran Initiative in the Atlantic Council said that it’s pretty clear Israel was responsible for Natanz sabotage.

Islamicity Indices useful tool for both Muslims, non-Muslims

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – Stating that Islamicity Indices are truly a useful instrument, Prof. Askari believes Islam has said all that modern economics recommends but much more for a flourishing society, economic system, and institutions.

Lawmaker:

Leaving Vienna talks 'least reaction' to Natanz incident

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – Leaving the table of Vienna talks is the least reaction and response to the Zionists' act of sabotage in Iran's Natanz nuclear site, First Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament says.