Syria crisis exposes Rouhani challenge
The media continues to obsess over the impressive style changes coming from Rouhani and Zarif. NBC‘s op-ed previewing the Iranian president’s upcoming visit to the UN General Assembly in New York...
View ArticleRouhani’s UNGA speech leaves media hanging
The build-up was impressive, but in the end even the media was forced to admit that Hassan Rouhani’s UN address left something to be desired. Many did so pretty much against their will, either ignoring...
View ArticleMedia Vs. Public opinion on Iran
We’ve heard nothing but positive news coming out of Europe in recent weeks, with Iran and the P5+1 agreeing on a framework for nuclear negotiations in Vienna and Western firms increasingly opting for a...
View ArticleNuke Talks Extended Again – But Are They Running Out Of Time?
After a nail-biting few days in which it appeared Iran and the six world powers had reached the nuclear finish line, the deadline for a final-status agreement was extended this week by seven more...
View ArticleIran’s Ingenuous Condemnation of Charlie Hebdo Attack
In the wake of the murderous attack on the offices of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris, it seemed as though the voices of Iran’s leaders were united with those of its imprisoned...
View ArticleAs Rezaian Braces For Trial, US Blogger Finds Paradise In Iran
In our previous post, we called out Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on his hypocrisy regarding his country’s human rights abuses, calling into question the veracity of his farcical claim...
View ArticleThe two faces of Zarif Leave Few Marks On Nuke Deal Coverage
Just days ago, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was sending out a YouTube message to Washington, urging a “lasting outcome” for the nuclear talks and calling for “the maturity to be...
View ArticleIran Has a Drug Problem
“Iran has one of the highest drug addiction rates in the world” (huffingtonpost). It’s not ignoring it per se: the state seems to crack down on it with all the harsh means at its disposal, from seizing...
View ArticleTehran’s Doubletalk On Syria
There’s a ceasefire (sort of) in Syria – a fragile breather amid years of bloodshed and carnage. Iran, which according to The Guardian is poised to be one of the “winners” of the conflict, was quick to...
View ArticleWith all eyes on the UN, the real story is back in Iran
The United Nations’ (UN) General Assembly is eagerly anticipated each year – A unique gathering at which world leaders verbally spar and exchange varied outlooks on the world. This year was no...
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