Politics Politics 2021-04-29 Leaked Zarif audio reveals IRGC's dominance in decision-making The Iranian foreign minister levels harsh criticism at Qassem Soleimani and the IRGC's influence on Iran's foreign policy in a leaked audio file that is causing ferocious domestic backlash. Politics 2020-12-29 Soleimani's legacy to Lebanon: insecurity, instability and infighting Many Lebanese say that Hizbullah, whose chief, Hassan Nasrallah, was subordinate to Soleimani, is at the root of the country's problems. Politics 2020-08-25 Afghans call for cohesive, inclusive government to ensure lasting peace Only a broad and inclusive government can provide public services, ensure security and continue to develop Afghanistan, stakeholders to the peace process say. Politics 2020-05-18 Renewed hopes for peace talks as Ghani, Abdullah end political impasse 'We hope that with unity and co-operation, we will be able to first pave the ground for a ceasefire and then lasting peace,' Ghani said after the two political rivals signed a power-sharing agreement. Politics 2020-04-23 Military satellite launch exposes Iran's priorities amid pandemic The move shows that Tehran prefers to spend money on trying to demonstrate its military prowess rather than helping its citizens fight the COVID-19 outbreak. Politics 2020-04-21 China, Russia and Iran using pandemic to undermine press freedoms Reporters Without Borders says certain regimes are taking advantage of the fact that people are stunned and that it was impossible during this crisis for countermeasures to be adopted. Politics 2020-01-29 Mohaqiq fails to drum up support for Tehran in Pakistan The politician recently led a 10-member delegation to Pakistan to lobby for Iran's interests. His efforts failed miserably, analysts say. Politics 2019-12-05 US negotiator set to restart Taliban peace talks The talks will aim to establish a ceasefire and set the groundwork for intra-Afghan peace talks. Politics 2019-12-03 Iranian regime's warm reception of Taliban draws anger in Afghanistan No government has the right to meet with the Taliban without the presence of the Afghan government, officials say. Politics 2019-12-02 Image of vaunted Iranian leader Qasem Soleimani 'inflated' IRGC Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani has been touted as a mastermind by pro-Iran media, but his achievements tell another story. 1 | 2 | Next
