Iran has to be very careful in future negotiations on Caspian Sea: Prof. Entessar

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) –Professor of political science says although the text of the Caspian Sea Treaty signed on August 12, 2018 in Kazakhstan does not define the share of each of the littoral states, Iran has to be very careful in future negotiations.

In an interview with MNA:

AEOI spox says Iran might reconsider JCPOA commitments

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says that remaining in the JCPOA only makes sense if Iran is benefiting from the deal, otherwise it may reduce commitments to it.

Iran’s 50% share of Caspian Sea cannot be legally verified: expert

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The director of the International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) told Mehr News Agency that Iran’s 50% share of Caspian Sea does not have a legal basis.

Islamic philosophers key to growth in Western thought: Kevin Richards

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Professor Kevin Richards, chair of Liberal Arts Department at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, tells Mehr News that “Islamic philosophers are key to the growth that happens in Western thought during the late Middle Ages.”

‘Takfiri groups can’t establish strategic presence in Kashmir: expert

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – The shadowy forces of takfirism pose the biggest danger to Islam and Muslims today. They are hell-bent on destroying the fabric of Islam and sow seeds of discord among Muslims.

By: Setareh Behroozi

National Foundation for the Talented backs return of expat. experts: VP

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s National Foundation for the Talented supports the return of Iranian expat experts to their homeland, the foundation’s president and the vice president for science and technology said in an interview with the Tehran Times on August 5.

Combating terrorism Muslims’ collective wish: Shanghai mosque’s Imam

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – A Muslim leader in China’s megacity of Shanghai told the Tehran Times that Muslims in China are supporting the fight against terrorism.

Yemeni HR activist:

Saudi-led coalition has failed to make any progress in war against Houthis in Yemen

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Fatik al-Rodaini, a senior Yemeni journalist and human rights activist said in an interview that Saudi Arabia and its allies have failed to achieve any progress in the war against Houthis in Yemen.

Iran, US can find a win-win solution: Former congressman

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Former US Congressman, James Charles Slattery, says President Trump may be looking for a way to re-engage Iran and solve some of his concerns about the JCPOA and then reengage the diplomatic process.

The story of how a Norwegian physician became a defender of Muslim rights

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Norwegian physician and human rights activist Trond Ali Linstad says his time around Palestinians as a volunteer doctor at refugee camps helped open his eyes to the other side of the story: the side of the oppressed.

In an interview with MNA:

Vice President says Tehran can become Silicon Valley

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Sorena Sattari, Iran's vice president for science and technology paid a visit to Mehr News Agency headquarters in the center of Tehran earlier this week and sat down for an interview.

Kovacevic:

US after Washington-friendly regime in Iran for its strategic goals in Central Asia

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Prof. Kovacevic is of the view that the US is after a US-friendly regime in Iran for its long term strategic goals in Central Asia to stop Chinese One road, One belt initiative.

Pakistani politician:

Imran Khan’s desire to improve ties with Iran good for regional stability

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Pakistani politician Farahnaz Ispahani said in an interview that the desire of Pakistan's new prime minister Imran Khan to improve relations with Iran is a positive one that can help regional stability.

Women in Iran enjoy good freedom, are good planners: female diplomat

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – “The world should understand that women in Iran are very different from women of other Muslim countries,” Parvin Farshchi, the recently appointed ambassador of Iran to Finland, said here on Monday.

Trump has done everything to disincentivize negotiation with Iran: Costello

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Ryan Costello says a great deal of trust was broken when Trump decided to fully withdraw from the JCPOA and snap back sanctions.

Trump has no foreign policy: Professor Onuf

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – A Professor of the Florida International University believes that American President Trump has no sense what is to have foreign policy.

Trump, Putin would like to create new world order: Prof.

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Nader Entessar, Professor Emeritus of Political Science from University of South Alabama is of the opinion that Both Trump and Putin would like to create a new world order, albeit for different reasons.

Kashmiris fed up with violence: author

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – To touch upon recent developments in Kashmir and Pakistan, the Tehran Times has reached to David Devadas, a security analyst, to talk about the now and the future of the region.

Iranian professor:

Arab NATO not viable military alliance

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Professor Farhang Jahanpour, part-time tutor on Middle Eastern affairs in the Department of Continuing Education, University of Oxford, and a member of Kellogg College says that he does not believe that Arab NATO is “a viable military alliance.”

Richard Nephew:

Trump thinks meeting with Rouhani can solve all US problems with Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Richard Nephew, who served as the lead sanctions expert for the US team negotiating with Iran, is of the opinion that Trump believes that “if he met with Rouhani, he could solve all US problems with Iran.”