Interview

SCO, BRICS to change mono-dimensional balance in world

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – A former Iranian deputy oil minister says that Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS will change the mono-dimensional balance of the world.

Blair criticism of Riyadh similar to that of Trump, Biden's

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Criticizing Blair's dishonesty, Prof. Taliaferro says former UK premier is following the same practice as both Trump and Biden after the death of Khashoggi adding that they officially condemned Riyadh but didn't take action.

Lawmaker:

IAEA access to nuclear sites subject to sanctions lift law

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – A spokesman for the Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that access of the International Atomic Energy Agency to the Iranian nuclear sites will be according to the law of lifting sanctions.

Prof. confirms Blair’s view of Riyadh, slams UK’s hypocrisy

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Confirming former UK PM's remarks on Saudi Arabia's role in propagating fundamental view of Islam different from real Islam, Prof. Askari also criticized London leader's double standards towards the reactionary regime.

MP:

Iraq's political will is to improve economic ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Referring to the Iraqi Prime Minister's recent visit to Iran, Chairman Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that Iraq has a serious political determination to implement economic projects with Iran.

Criticizing some dishonesty;

Diesen talks of reason behind Afghan army dependence on US

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Criticizing the dependence of the Afghan army on the US, Norwegian professor says that it was a strategic decision as security dependence is a source of political influence.

Deciding on FATF depends on lifting Iran sanctions: MP

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – A member of the Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that deciding on bills related to Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is subject to lifting sanctions imposed on Iran.

Through talks with Riyadh:

Tehran seeking sustainable security in region

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – An expert on political issues said that Tehran-Riyadh talks are aimed at solving regional problems, saying that Iran is interested in peace, stability, sustainable security, and comprehensive development in the region.

US failed in its nation-building goal in Afghanistan: Hunter

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Stating that the US failed regarding its broader goals of nation-building and democracy-establishing in Afghanistan, Prof. Shireen Hunter said that remaining in Afghanistan was no longer a viable option for the US.

Prof. Shapiro in interview with MNA;

It's time for US to stop militarism, return to diplomacy

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Referring to US failure in Afghanistan and Iraq, Prof. Shapiro says it is time for the US to review its militarism and return to the use of diplomacy and multilateral relations.

Italian expert told MNA:

Reviving EU Army formation proposal mirrors EU's weakness

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) –Referring to the revival of debates over the formation of the EU army following US withdrawal from Afghanistan Dr. Pastori touched on the bloc's weakness, saying Borell's proposal faces political and financial difficulites.

Afghanistan Analyst to MNA:

Iran, Afghanistan ties depend on Taliban’s approach to power

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The future of Iran and Afghanistan relations depends on the Taliban's approach, whether it seeks monopoly or distribution of power by forming an inclusive government, an expert on Afghan affairs said in an interview with MNA.

Iran FM must focus on strengthening ties with neighbors: MP

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – A member of Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that Iranian Foreign Ministry must concentrate on promoting and strengthening relations with neighboring states in the current administration.

France playing same double game as US playing: US analyst

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) –Referring to anomaly presence of Macron in the Baghdad Conference and Paris' destructive role in the region, Berletic says France like the US presents itself as the solution to extremism and conflict while in fact driving it.

New framework for nuclear talks must be pursued: MP

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Stating that a new framework for nuclear negotiations must be pursued, an Iranian lawmaker believes that with a new framework, Westerners would be forced to fully fulfill their obligations.

Despite all attempts, Zionist regime will fall apart: analyst

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Mehdi Azizi, Iranian expert on West Asia affairs believes that Zionist Israel will definitely fall apart despite all desperate attempts because of its internal problems and the increasing power of the Resistance forces.

Commenting on Baghdad conf. Logoglu said:

Absence of Syria, presence of Macron shortcomings of conf.

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Hailing positive regional effects of the Baghdad Summit, Turkey's politician believes anomaly presence of France's president and absence of Syria as an important regional country are major shortcomings of the summit.

Lawmaker calls for change in JCPOA policy

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – An Iranian lawmaker says the nuclear deal has not brought any achievements for Iran, calling for introducing a change in related policies.

In interviews with MNA;

Two US experts talk of Afghanistan development, US policies

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Two prominent American experts and politicians analyzed the latest developments in Afghanistan and the reasons for the rapid collapse of Kabul and the US last two decades and future policies in this country.

'Ghani's mission was to hand over Afghanistan to Taliban'

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – A Member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament said Ashraf Ghani's mission was to hand over the country to the Taliban and to obey the US' orders.