Venezuela Envoy in Iran Warns against 'Talks under Pressure' with US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Venezuela’s Ambassador to Tehran Carlos Antonio Alcala Cordones urged Iran not to enter talks with the US government under the pressure of sanctions, warning that the White House is pursuing plots to dominate the independent states and usurp their energy resources.
US-Israeli Plots Foiled via Gen. Soleimani’s Diplomatic-Military Effectiveness: Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A former US army psychological warfare officer highlighted the role of Commander of the IRGC Quds Force Major General Qassem Soleimani in fighting terrorism, saying the general has managed to defeat the Israeli-US plots for war thanks to his “diplomatic-military effectiveness”.
Foreign Embassies ‘Stirring Up’ Situation in Iraq: UK Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A political analyst from London said the embassies of the US and UK in Baghdad are taking advantage of Iraq’s poor economic conditions following the defeat of Daesh by “deliberately stirring up trouble” in the Arab country.
Yemen Seizes 3 Military Bases during Najran Operation: Army Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Three Saudi military bases and over 150 square kilometers of land were taken during the second phase of a recent military offensive carried out by Yemeni army troops and allied fighters from Popular Committees in the kingdom’s southern border region of Najran, Yemen said.
Gen. Soleimani World’s Most Accomplished Military Figure in Counter-Terrorism: Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An American political analyst and author described Iran’s IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani as the “world’s most accomplished military figure" in the field of counter-terrorism.
Nasrallah Highlights Growing Power of Hezbollah, Islamic Revolution
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary-General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement Seyed Hassan Nasrallah highlighted the growth and development of axis of resistance across the region, hailing the significant role of Iran in strengthening Hezbollah.
Chomsky Calls US Secondary Sanctions against Iran ‘Act of War’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Noam Chomsky, a leading American intellectual and political analyst, described US secondary sanctions against Tehran as an “act of war” under international law.
Iraq Considers US Sanctions on Iran Illegitimate: Envoy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iraqi ambassador to Tehran said his country does not recognize the US sanctions against Iran as valid and that is why Iraq has come under American pressures.
Any War on Iran Would Destroy Trump’s Chances for Re-Election, Says US Activist
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A peace activist and journalist based in the US state of Virginia said President Donald Trump is aware that most of Americans are strongly opposed to military actions against Iran and that any war against the Islamic Republic would destroy his chances for re-election.
Ex-UN Official Lauds Iran’s Active Resistance Policy against US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A former official at the United Nations and professor of international law praised Iran’s policy of resistance against US pressures as “successful so far” and said the Islamic Republic has proven that it will not back down in the face of Washington’s hostilities.
Iran Right to Distrust US: American Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A political expert based in the US city of Atlanta defended the reasoning behind Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei’s decision to reject the US’ calls for talks with Iran, saying the Islamic Republic has the right to distrust the Trump administration.
Italian Analyst Lauds Ayatollah Khamenei's Stance on Talks with US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A political expert based in Italy praised Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei’s rejection of US calls for talks with Iran, saying there is no need for new negotiations.
Iran to Outlast US Economic Sanctions: American Prof.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A professor of anthropology at the University of Minnesota praised Iran’s internal economy as “very robust” and expressed confidence that the Islamic Republic would outlast the economic sanctions imposed by the US.
US State Senator: No Evidence of Iran’s Involvement in Saudi Oil Attack
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A US Republican state senator said there is no reliable evidence that Iran was involved in the recent drone attack on Saudi oil installations, which he described as an enormous loss of prestige for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
US Weak in Face of Iran’s Mentality of Resistance: UK Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A political analyst and Islamic scholar based in Leicester, the United Kingdom, described Iran’s “mentality of resistance” as the reason behind its power and said the US is weak in the face of the Resistance Axis and knows it cannot defeat it.
Another Zionist Loon Will Replace Bolton: Mark Dankof
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mark Dankof, a former US Senate candidate, said President Donald Trump would replace John Bolton “with another radical Neo-Conservative/Zionist loon”.
Bolton Firing Shows Trump’s Foreign Policy Not Consistent: US Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An American political commentator highlighted US President Donald Trump’s inconsistent approach toward foreign affairs, saying the president fired John Bolton to probably develop a “less aggressive stance” than the former US national security adviser.
Iran’s 3rd Nuclear Step to Force EU to Stop Foot-Dragging: Finnish Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Finnish political economist and author hailed Iran’s third step in reducing its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and said it would force the European Union to stop its foot-dragging on the deal’s implementation.
