Individualism, American Exceptionalism Root Causes of Gun Violence: US Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An American political commentator and social justice activist said sense of individualism and American Exceptionalism are at the root of gun violence and gun-related crimes in the US.
Zionist-Neocon Groups in US Seeking to Help Riyadh Develop Nukes: Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A former US army psychological warfare officer and counter-terrorism analyst said certain “Zionist-Neocon interest groups” operating inside the US want to help Saudi Arabia develop nuclear weapons.
World More Vulnerable to US-Russia Nuclear War after INF Death: UK Pundit
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A political analyst based in London deplored Washington’s explanation for leaving the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with Moscow as “a falsehood” and said the death of the treaty has made the world “more vulnerable” to a nuclear war between US and Russia.
US Sanctioning of Zarif A Plot Orchestrated by Bolton, Pompeo: Ex-Envoy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A former American diplomat described imposition of sanctions on Iran's foreign minister as a plot orchestrated by US National Security Adviser John Bolton and Secretary Mike Pompeo to make sure that there is “no bridge” to a potential meeting between American and Iranian leaders.
US Withdrawal from INF Heightens Danger of Nuclear Apocalypse: Nobel Nominee
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A prominent American author and five-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee described the Trump administration as “lawless” and said the US move to pull out of the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty “heightens the danger of nuclear apocalypse”.
Any Security Arrangement in Persian Gulf Should Be Endorsed by Iran: US Academic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An American academic and political analyst said any measures aimed at boosting security in the Persian Gulf region need to be endorsed by all stakeholders, including Iran.
Mogherini's Adviser: EU Will Continue Efforts to Save JCPOA despite US Ban on Zarif
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A special adviser to European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini described the Trump administration’s move to sanction Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif as “paradoxical”, noting that it will not affect Europe’s efforts aimed at saving the JCPOA.
Israeli Lobby behind Senate Failure to Overturn Saudi Arms Sale Veto: US Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US Senate failed in its latest bid to block the controversial sale of $8.1bn worth of weapons to Saudi Arabia due to the influence of the powerful Israeli lobby in the United States, an American political analyst said.
US Secondary Sanctions Impeding INSTEX Implementation: Finnish Ex-Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A former Finnish labour minister said US secondary sanctions against Tehran are preventing INSTEX, a financial mechanism proposed by the EU for securing trade ties with Iran, from becoming operational.
British Tanker Captured for Violating TSS, UNCLOS, Innocent Passage: Int’l Lawyer
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An international lawyer described the seizure of a British oil tanker by Iran as legal, noting that the UK’s “Stena Impero” was captured for violating the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), United Nations Convention for the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and provisions of Innocent Passage.
Resistance Only Way to Defend One’s Rights When Logic Fails: Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A political analyst and former US government adviser defended strategies of resistance adopted by countries like Iran, Venezuela, and Syria against Washington and said when “logic, reasoning and negotiation” fail, resistance is the only way for them to defend their rights.
White House Narrative on JCPOA Incoherent: Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The founder of media company Bourse & Bazaar said the Trump administration’s approach toward the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers is incoherent.
European Leaders Should Stop Kowtowing to US Bullying: American Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A California-based political analyst hailed the world’s growing resistance to the US domination and said European leaders “should stop kowtowing to Washington’s bullying” to avoid hurting their own interests.
Europe Needs to Develop Independent Policy to Curb US Unilateralism: Austrian Prof.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Austrian university professor said Europe is seeking to develop an independent policy so that the 28-member bloc can fight American unilateralism.
Europe’s Decline Inevitable unless It Resists US Unilateralism: Italian Author
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Italian author and geopolitical analyst hailed the “successful” strategy of resistance adopted by countries like Iran, Venezuela, and Syria against the US, and warned that if Europe does not liberate itself from US unilateralism, its decline is inevitable.
Succumbing to US Bullying Made Ukraine Poorest Country in Europe: Finnish Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Finnish political economist and author highlighted predicaments of nations that refused to adopt strategies of resistance against US unilateralism, saying Ukraine, for instance, became “the poorest” country in Europe after succumbing to Washington’s bullying.
Iraqi Envoy: Joint Plan for Arvand Rud Pending Endorsement
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iraqi ambassador to Tehran said Iraq and Iran have devised a series of measures to dredge the Arvand Rud and make the border river navigable again, noting that the plans will be implemented after formal endorsement by the political leaders of the two countries.
Resistance against Imperialism Duty of Every Nation: Italian Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A political expert based in Italy highlighted the successful experiences of countries that chose to resist imperialism and world powers’ bullying, saying that any nation who seeks economic and military sovereignty, should adopt the same strategy.
