Category: raisi
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Overtaking on the Right: The Iranian Ultra-Conservative Challenge and its Implications for Regime Unity
Since the end of 2024 there has been growing criticism from ultra-conservative and revolutionary factions in the Islamic Republic on issues of domestic and foreign policy. Most of the criticism has focused on Iran’s lack of response to the Israeli attack on October 26, 2024, Iranian failures in Syria in view of the collapse of…
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Beyond the gridlock: The case for Tunisia-Israel normalization
MENASource June 3, 2025 • 12:28 pm ET Alissa Pavia and Maayan Dagan Tunisian President Kais Saied has made no secret of his staunch opposition to the landmark Abraham Accords and Israel’s normalizing ties with its Muslim-majority neighbors. At times, he has even veered into outwardly anti-Semitic remarks to address his disdain for the Jewish…
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Journal for Iranian Studies (JIS): 21st Issue Overview
The 21st issue of the Journal for Iranian Studies (JIS), featuring seven research articles, explores critical regional issues, from Saudi Arabia’s AI-driven transformation to Iran’s energy, military and diplomatic policies, along with historical and philosophical reflections. Authored by distinguished researchers, these studies highlight the role of technology, geopolitics and ideology in shaping the world we…
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Iran’s supreme leader rejects US stance on uranium enrichment
Iran’s supreme leader has pushed back against U.S. criticism of the country’s nuclear program TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s supreme leader on Tuesday pushed back against U.S. criticism of the country’s nuclear program, saying that Tehran won’t seek permission from anyone to enrich uranium and calling American statements “nonsense.” “They say, ‘We won’t allow Iran to…
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Iran’s Khamenei says Americans should avoid talking ‘nonsense’ in nuke talks
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday called U.S. demands that Tehran stop enriching uranium entirely “utter nonsense” and questioned whether future nuclear talks could succeed. “For the Americans to say, ‘We won’t allow Iran to enrich uranium,’ is utter nonsense,” he said in a post on X. “We aren’t waiting for anyone’s permission. “The Islamic Republic…
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Iran’s supreme leader says US-Iran talks unlikely to succeed
CNN — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he does not expect negotiations with the United States over Tehran’s nuclear program to “reach a conclusion” as Washington toughens its conditions for a deal. “During (former President Ebrahim) Raisi’s time there were also indirect negotiations that didn’t result in anything, and now we also doubt…
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Iran leader casts doubt on US nuclear talks, saying Tehran won’t stop enrichment
The United States and Iran have held a series of “indirect” nuclear talks. LONDON — Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed doubt about his country’s nuclear negotiations with the United States, saying he does not think the talks will come to a result, according to the official Islamic Republic News Agency. However, Khamenei, who is…
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Iran’s supreme leader rejects US stance on uranium enrichment
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s supreme leader on Tuesday pushed back against U.S. criticism of the country’s nuclear program, saying that Tehran won’t seek permission from anyone to enrich uranium and calling American statements “nonsense.” “They say, ‘We won’t allow Iran to enrich uranium.’ That’s way out of line,” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said during a memorial…
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Saudi airline resumes first Iran hajj flights since 2015: official
A Saudi airline has resumed flights for Iranian hajj pilgrims to the kingdom for the first time in a decade, the latest sign of the warming ties between the countries. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto A Saudi airline has resumed flights for Iranian hajj pilgrims to the kingdom for the first time in a decade,…
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Saudi–Iranian Relations: Where Hedging Is Essential
INSS Insight No. 1981, May 15, 2025 Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman’s visit to Tehran in April and his meeting with Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, were intended to underscore and deepen the renewed relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran on the second anniversary of their restoration. The visit took place against the backdrop…
