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Russian expert told MNA:

All US, Israeli anti-Iran initiatives stillborn

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Commenting on Biden's West Asia tour to create an anti-Iran alliance, Ibrahimov says all US anti-Iran initiatives are stillborn adding that Arab NATO can face China, Russia and Iran's immediate reactions.

Russian expert:

Global actors interfere in region at their own discretion

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Referring to Biden's tour to West Asia, Margoev says due to different challenges in the region some states engage global actors as providers of their security but those actors interfere in affairs at their own discretion.

Insecurity for Iran not translated into others' security

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Referring to efforts being made by the US and Tel Aviv to create an anti-Iran alliance in the region, Prof. Entessar advises some regional kingdom regimes to be aware that they are living in glass houses.

Italian expert on the consequences of war in Ukraine:

Slow growth, inflation, inequality can weaken EU's cohesion

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Referring to the Ukraine war and counterproductive effects of sanctions against Russia, Pastori Gianluca says slower growth, higher inflation, and increase in inequality among EU states are sources of concern for the Union.

Pro-US govt. in Pakistan to help WH advance regional policy

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Prof. Entessar says a pro-US government in Pakistan is crucial for US once again to put itself front and center in Afghanistan and use that country as an important pawn to contain or confront Washington's regional adversaries.

In an interview with MNA;

Russian amb. details Ukraine operation objectives, stance

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – In addition to responding to his Ukrainian counterpart's comments, the Russian ambassador talked of the country's Ukraine operation objectives, Moscow's stance on Luhansk, Donetsk, Crimea and Iran-Russia ties.

Many areas available for Iran-Qatar cooperation: Zaccara

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Stating that the cooperation in the energy field is the reason for Raeisi's visit to Qatar, Dr Zaccara said that the areas of cooperation are many, and indeed there have been many improvements since the blockade against Qatar.

Prof. Entessar:

Iran-Qatar coop can spill over to regional cooperative scheme

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Stating that the Raeisi administration has taken proper steps to improve Iran's relations with its neighbors, Prof. Entessar said that Iran-Qatar effective cooperation can certainly spill over to regional cooperative schemes.

Prof. Entessar:

Iran not surrendered to West's goal of rewriting JCPOA terms

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – A university professor and political analyst said that the West is frustrated because Iran has not surrendered to the West's major goal of rewriting the terms of the JCPOA.

Iran has read the US hands correctly: Prof.Entessar

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Hailing Iranian team dispatched to Vienna talks, Prof. Entessar says that the Iranian team has so far reacted properly and has not fallen to the other side's pre-talk shenanigans, threats, and negotiation machinations. 

Prof. Entessar:

US has no intention of fully implementing JCPOA obligations

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Prof. Entessar says that US views JCPOA as a temporary agreement to pressure Iran to turn into a secondary player in region, adding that Washington has no intention of fully implementing its JCPOA obligations drafted in 2015.

Former French diplomat told MNA:

US-Australia submarine agr. breach of solidarity among allies

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Criticizing the cancelation of the France-Australia submarine deal due to the US move, Marc Finaud said the act is not only a breach of trust among allies but also will justify more strategic autonomy for Europe.

Not all EU members back France's approach towards US, NATO

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Referring to gaps between France and US over AUKUS, a Russian expert says EU will do its best to persuade the US to respect its interests in the Indian-Pacific region adding that not all EU members back France views on NATO.

Prof. Taliaferro told MNA:

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.

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.

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.

Fall of Kabul reminds defeat of US adventure in Saigon

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) –In an interview with MNA, political scientist Prof. Entessar talked of the worst and best scenarios of Talinan's rule over Afghanistan and the possible domestic and regional opportunities and consequences of it.

Prof. Backer told MNA:

Liberal democracy would have to conform itself to new facts

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) –Commenting on the rivalry of the US and China and Beijing's achievements in the field of the global economy, Prof. Backer believes that liberal democracy led by the US would have to conform itself to new realities.

Beijing willing to enhance China-Iran relations to new level

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Referring to the remarks of the Iran President-elect on Iran-China relations, Chinese Ambassador Chang Hua said that his country is willing to work hand in hand with Iran to enhance China-Iran relations to a new level.

Raeisi enjoys more chance than other candidates to be winner

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Political analyst Payman Yazdani in an interview with Baku Tribune said that Raeisi enjoys more chance than other candidates to be the winner at the 13th Iran Presidential Election.

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.

China's envoy talks of Iran-China 25-year coop. agreement

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – In an interview with MNA, Chang Hua talked of the significance of the recent Iran-China comprehensive strategic partnership, some aspects of the agreement, Beijing's view on the PG region, and Iran's role in BRI.

Prof. Entessar told MNA:

Sino-Iran agreement right move to balance foreign policy

TEHRAN, Mar. 27 (MNA)-Prof. of political science says Iran-China agreement is the correct move by Iran to finally take a major step to balance its foreign policy by recognizing the ongoing transformations in international relations.

Speaking to MNA;

IAEA spox confirms Grossi's offer to visit Iran for talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Spokesperson of IAEA Fredrik Dahl announced Director-General Grossi has offered to travel to Iran in order to find a mutually agreeable solution for the Agency to continue essential verification work.

Macron's idea sign of his inability to think strategically

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA)–"The idea to include Saudi Arabia must be seen within that context, i.e. the inability of Macron to think strategically and in more analytical detail about national and international relations", says Prof. Adib Moghaddam.

Trump destroyed US alliances, foreign relations: Cyr

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) - Talking of Donald Trump's legacy and his failures and achievements, Dr. Arthur I. Cyr said, "Overall, I believe he has been destructive for the US alliance and foreign relations generally."