After Wars and False Starts, Cautious Optimism for U.S.-Iran Talks

After Wars and False Starts, Cautious Optimism for U.S.-Iran Talks
 -  Interview with The New York Times, June 23, 2026     By Erika Solomon   It took two devastating wars and the collapse of two previous attempts at mediation.  Now, regional experts say, Iran and the United States finally look ready at least to try to strike a deal in good faith. Pessimism was high when negotiations kicked off last weekend in Switzerland, hosted by international mediators and bringing …
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Talk to Dr. Mohammad Fazeli in IranTak videocast

Talk to Dr. Mohammad Fazeli in IranTak videocast
Sasan Karimi is a specialist in political philosophy and international relations, but he also holds specialized training in particle physics and is well-versed in atomic energy issues and the nuclear file. He has also been active in Iran's foreign policy arena and is a colleague of Mohammad Javad Zarif. In this interview, he examines Iran-U.S. relations across different periods and highlights the perspectives that have shaped and dominated the analysis …
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Qalibaf alone in IslamAbad?

Qalibaf alone in IslamAbad?
Interview with the Strategic Program, Eco Iran, dated April 19, 2026 -    Sasan Karimi, a faculty member at the University of Tehran, in an interview with "Strategic Dialogue," spoke about his experience of being in Doha at the onset of the war, the tense atmosphere in Arab countries, the weakness of Iran's regional diplomacy, the challenges of negotiations with the United States, and the necessity for a fundamental change …
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Ceasefire: Interview with Christian Amanpour, CNN

Ceasefire: Interview with Christian Amanpour, CNN
Ceasefire: Interview with Christian Amanpour, CNN, 8th April 2026 about the US-Israel war on Iran "As a shaky ceasefire comes into effect, I ask former Iranian government official Sasan Karimi where peace talks might go, about the outcome of this war..." Video on X
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War on Iran

War on Iran
live interview with Al Jazeera English television, dated 3rd April 2026 -    Video on Youtube    
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War on Iran: interview with BBC World News

War on Iran: interview with BBC World News
live on BBC World News television, dated 2nd April 2026 In this live interview I discussed the situation of the Israeli-US war on Iran and the Iranian position and comprehension of this war.     Video on Youyube
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War on Iran: For Iran’s Rulers, Refusing U.S. Demands Is a Risk Worth Taking

War on Iran: For Iran’s Rulers, Refusing U.S. Demands Is a Risk Worth Taking
Quote in New York Times, dated 28th Feb, 2026: “Avoiding war is indeed a high priority, but not at any cost,” said Sasan Karimi, a political scientist at the University of Tehran who served as the deputy vice president for strategy in Iran’s previous government. “At times, a political state —especially an ideological one — may weigh its place in history as heavily as, or even more heavily than, its immediate …
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A U.S. attack can be avoided; Geneva will be decisive.

A U.S. attack can be avoided; Geneva will be decisive.
  Interview with Adnkronos   “For the U.S., an escalation would be pointless, but they must not make excessive demands” 24th February 2026 | 14:52   Iran, former deputy vice president: “A U.S. attack is avoidable; Geneva will be decisive An attack on Iran “is not inevitable,” but the United States must “come back down to earth” in its nuclear-related demands. The talks scheduled in Geneva could represent “a concrete turning …
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Geneva Talks: A Nuclear Tango or a Prelude to a Swift Military Strike?

Geneva Talks: A Nuclear Tango or a Prelude to a Swift Military Strike?
Interview with Al Jazeera Arabic TV, dated 22nd Feb. 2026 -    The Geneva rounds conclude with optimistic statements about the possibility of an agreement, yet they proceed under the shadow of declared military pressure. Washington is employing the threat of a tactical strike as a negotiating tool to extract a swift nuclear deal, in a critical test of the limits of diplomacy between the two parties. This framework places …
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Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks: Realism and trust key to progress in deal

Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks: Realism and trust key to progress in deal
Interview with CGTN TV of China, 2026. 17 February   CGTN's Sepehr Saremi spoke with Sasan Karimi, Assistant Professor Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran. Professor Karimi says progress of nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S. are heavily dependent on realistic expectations and trust, which he believes is in short supply. SEPEHR SAREMI Tehran "Professor, thank you very much for taking the time to speak with …
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West on the verge of a new consensus against Iran/Karimi: Diplomacy must become bolder

West on the verge of a new consensus against Iran/Karimi: Diplomacy must become bolder
Interview with the Eco Iran website on November 18, 2025 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Eco Iran: With the intensification of the Group of Seven’s positions against Tehran and increasing speculation about the possibility of referring Iran’s case to the Security Council once again, the nuclear dossier has entered a new phase. In this regard, Sasan Karimi, in …
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It is better for Tehran to initiate the negotiation process

It is better for Tehran to initiate the negotiation process
 Interview with Iran View 24, dated 18th November, 2025 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Sasan Karimi, an international analyst, responded in an interview with Iran View 24 regarding the recent remarks by the Foreign Minister stating that Iran has new initiatives for negotiations, saying: For the formation of any negotiation, even if it does not have preliminary stages, …
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Iran's Conditions and the Mediator's Signal for Negotiations/Will Nuclear Talks with the US Resume?

Iran's Conditions and the Mediator's Signal for Negotiations/Will Nuclear Talks with the US Resume?
Interview with Donyayeh Eqtesad newspaper dated November 2, 2025 -    The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Dr. Sasan Karimi, a faculty member at the University of Tehran, in an interview with "Economic World", refers to Iran's conditions and says: "In order for Iran and the Iranian negotiating team's view of negotiations with the United States to improve a little, Iran must …
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JCPOA on the Scale of Trust

JCPOA on the Scale of Trust
Interview with Etemad Newspaper, October 26, 2025 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Although the official sunset date of the JCPOA has arrived with the first flares of the dawn sun on October 26 and the JCPOA has officially ended, talk, talk, opposition, and agreement regarding this international document are still ongoing inside and outside the country. Lavrov's statements …
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A strategy of compromise or a blame game?

A strategy of compromise or a blame game?
Interview with the newspaper "Donyaye Eqtesad" on October 15, 2025 -     The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.    Donyaye Eqtesad - Saeideh Sadat Fahri: Donald Trump's call for negotiations and peace after the 12-day war and the return of UN sanctions, especially in a situation where unilateral US sanctions are being imposed on Iran at their maximum level, has raised the question …
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406 Days Later: Reviewing Araghchi's Record with a Collection of Crises

406 Days Later: Reviewing Araghchi's Record with a Collection of Crises
Interview with the Shargh newspaper on Tuesday, October 1, 2025   Abdulrahman Fathollahi: In the 406 days that have passed since Abbas Araghchi took the helm of the foreign policy apparatus of the Fourteenth Government, what has occurred resembles more a list of all negative possibilities than a path out of the country's impasse—from the continuation of stagnation, chill, and even freeze in relations with some countries to the failure of nuclear …
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Iran's Positive Diplomacy After Snapback: Opportunities and Challenges?

Iran's Positive Diplomacy After Snapback: Opportunities and Challenges?
Interview with IranView24, dated 1st Oct. 2025         With the implementation of the snapback mechanism against Iran, the future of Tehran's diplomacy is shrouded in ambiguity. Experts say that Tehran, on one hand, can move toward harsh actions such as suspending the NPT or limiting cooperation with the Agency, but on the other hand, it has the opportunity to adopt a positive and active approach by proposing ideas such …
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The trigger mechanism does not mean war, but Israel can abuse it.

The trigger mechanism does not mean war, but Israel can abuse it.
Interview on the “Strategic” program of the Eco Iran website on September 26, 2025     The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Sasan Karimi, a faculty member of the University of Tehran, said in the “Strategic” program: The revival of the JCPOA was possible both in the second administration of Mr. Rouhani and in the administration of Mr. Raisi. Negotiations advanced to …
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Two key points in Pezeshkian's address at the UNGA

Two key points in Pezeshkian's address at the UNGA
Interview with the KhabarOnline website, dated 24th September 2025 -      Today's conditions are not comparable to the era of Mr. Ahmadinejad. Mr. Pezeshkian's personal credibility is vastly different, and moreover, many facts about Israel have now become clear and evident. The entire world has witnessed the aggressions and illegal actions of the Zionist regime.Our country is in the post-12-day war period and is also on the verge of the return …
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With what plan is Pezeshkian heading to New York?

With what plan is Pezeshkian heading to New York?
Interview with Donyaye Eghtesad daily, 22nd September 2025 -    Sasan Karimi, a lecturer in international politics at the University of Tehran, also discussed the possibility of an agreement on not activating the snapback mechanism in the wake of upcoming consultations and developments in New York, in an interview with the newspaper Donya-e Eqtesad. He said: "I doubt that anything significant will happen; because what emerges from the dynamics of relations between …
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Cooperation with the IAEA takes excuses from the West

Cooperation with the IAEA takes excuses from the West
Interview with Farhikhtegan Newspaper, September 2025 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   International affairs expert Sasan Karimi believes that the start of cooperation with the Agency will take the excuse from Europe and since Iran does not intend to carry out threatening nuclear activities, this cooperation in itself will be positive. You can read the details of this interview …
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Geneva meeting and the big question: Will a step forward be taken?

Geneva meeting and the big question: Will a step forward be taken?
Interview with IranView 24, August 25, 2025 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.     On the eve of a new meeting between Iran and European countries, serious questions have been raised about Europe's ability to play a role in reviving the nuclear deal and preventing the activation of the trigger mechanism. Karimi, an international affairs expert, believes that Europe …
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"Give the Foreign Ministry sufficient authority / Two hours of indirect negotiations per week with Witkoff are futile

"Give the Foreign Ministry sufficient authority / Two hours of indirect negotiations per week with Witkoff are futile
Interview with KhabarOnline, dated 2nd August 2025 -    An international relations expert believes: Implementing this mechanism "requires decision-making in the country's legal and traditional higher institutions, but the Foreign Ministry should not be placed under newly established and parallel committees. This ministry must be able to operate independently and with sufficient authority."KhabarOnline - Javad Morshedi: On Tuesday night, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot told Al Arabiya that the deadline for …
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On Iran's Economic Diplomacy, Oil Trade, and Private Sector Challenges During Sanctions

On Iran's Economic Diplomacy, Oil Trade, and Private Sector Challenges During Sanctions
Interview with ECO Iran's Strategic program, 18th July 2025 -    In this interview, I delve into the complexities of economic diplomacy, foreign oil trade, and the private sector's role during sanctions. We explore how nations leverage economic policies to strengthen global partnerships, navigate the high-stakes world of oil trade under geopolitical constraints, and adapt to sanctions' challenges. The discussion also highlights how the private sector innovates to overcome trade barriers …
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In interview to Tabnak: Negotiating with the U.S. without a comprehensive plan is futile

In interview to Tabnak: Negotiating with the U.S. without a comprehensive plan is futile
Interview with Tabnak on July 10, 2025 -    Dr. Sasan Karimi believes that ceremonial negotiations could harm Iran, as they might benefit the opposing side's political resume without any clear agenda.Tabnak International Service Report: On the early morning of Friday, June 13, 2025, following a terrorist attack by the Zionist regime on Tehran and several other Iranian cities, a number of military commanders, scientists, and civilians were martyred.The Zionist …
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Evaluation of Nuclear Negotiations and the Iran-Israel War

Evaluation of Nuclear Negotiations and the Iran-Israel War
  interview with IRNA, June 27th 2025 -          Tehran-IRNA - In an interview with IRNA, a senior foreign policy expert, discussing the trend of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States, stated: "In foreign policy, as in military affairs, it is sometimes necessary to surprise the enemy. This enemy is not necessarily the party you are negotiating with, but often a third party or group …
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The twelve-day war between Iran and Israel and the ceasefire

The twelve-day war between Iran and Israel and the ceasefire
  Interview with BBC World TV, June 25th 2025 -    In this interview, less than a day after the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, I discussed the situation of Iran's bombed nuclear sites and the future of Iran-IAEA relations, and any potential permission to inspect them.   Video on Youtube
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Netanyahu's Plan to Isolate Iran

Netanyahu's Plan to Isolate Iran
Interview with ECO Iran, June 14, 2025 -   This interview with Ms. Parastu Bahrami Rad was about Israel's aggression against Iran.   Eco Iran Link   Vido on Youtube
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The negotiations are not close to any conclusion; Trump is beating the drum of a quick and immediate agreement to blame Iran for the impasse

The negotiations are not close to any conclusion; Trump is beating the drum of a quick and immediate agreement to blame Iran for the impasse
Interview with "Etemad Online" on June 2, 2025 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Sasan Karimi said: The negotiations still have a lot of work to do to reach the final point, that is, an agreement. The announcement that a regional consortium will pursue enrichment is a general issue and there is work to be done until the final …
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Defending a Right Against Double Standards

Defending a Right Against Double Standards
Interview with Shargh Newspaper, May 24, 2025 -        The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Analysis of why Iran should preserve the right to enrich in an interview with Shargh with Sasan Karimi How can the West's double standards regarding Iran's right to enrich while other countries such as Japan and Germany are enriching without restrictions be challenged in the …
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The gap in views does not mean the end of diplomacy / The difference between "negotiations" and "results of negotiations"

The gap in views does not mean the end of diplomacy / The difference between "negotiations" and "results of negotiations"
Interview with IRNA News Agency May 24, 2025 -        The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.     Tehran- IRNA- Referring to the gap in Iran and the United States’ views on key issues, a professor at the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran said: “The gap in the positions of the parties or even the unrealistic nature …
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US, Iran to resume talks as enrichment standoff threatens deal

US, Iran to resume talks as enrichment standoff threatens deal
Interview with Al-Monitor, May 22, 2025 -    You're reading an excerpt from Al-Monitor Washington, where we break down the latest in US-Middle East diplomacy. To read the full newsletter, sign up here. WASHINGTON — When nuclear talks get underway in Rome on Friday, US and Iranian officials will test whether progress can be made on the thorny issue of uranium enrichment. After four previous rounds of talks, the two …
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Interview with Screenshot on Iran-US nuclear talks

Interview with Screenshot on Iran-US nuclear talks
Interview with Screenshot Podcast - May 10, 2025   In this interview, different dimensions of the Iran-US nuclear talks have been reviewed and analyzed. Predicting different potential challenges of the negotiations could help create a clearer perception for better decision-making.     Video on Youtube
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Awash News Network: JCPOA Dispute Resolution Mechanism (Snapback)

Awash News Network: JCPOA Dispute Resolution Mechanism (Snapback)
   Interview with Awash News Network, May 2025 -      In this interview, I have discussed the JCPOA Dispute Resolution Mechanism: What is the JCPOA Dispute Resolution Mechanism? Why does it exist in the JCPOA? And where are we now in this mechanism? Is there a name for the snapback or trigger mechanism in the JCPOA or not?     Video on Youtube
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University of Tehran Network: Nuclear Negotiations

University of Tehran Network: Nuclear Negotiations
  Interview with University of Tehran Network, May 2025 -    In this interview, I analyze the history of the nuclear negotiations, the JCPOA, as well as the current negotiations hosted by the Sultanate of Oman.     Video on Youtube
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The presence of the Atomic Energy Agency in the nuclear negotiations; the key to transparency or a factor of complexity?

The presence of the Atomic Energy Agency in the nuclear negotiations; the key to transparency or a factor of complexity?
Interview with Iran 24 News Network, April 21, 2025 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.     In an interview with Iran 24 News Network’s political correspondent, Sasan Karimi, in response to the question of what factors do you think could determine the role of the Agency in future negotiations, given Rafael Grossi’s meeting with the Italian Foreign Minister and …
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Americans’ Verbal Contradiction

Americans’ Verbal Contradiction
Interview with Etemad Newspaper, April 17, 2025 -   The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.     Foreign policy analyst Sasan Karimi speaks about the special negotiating method of the United States in dealing with Iran. An issue that, from the analyst's perspective, may not have been taken very seriously by the media and officials. In an interview with Etemad, Karimi refers to …
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A Critical Turn in the Crossroads of Nuclear Diplomacy

A Critical Turn in the Crossroads of Nuclear Diplomacy
Interview with Shargh Newspaper, April 16, 2025 -    The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   One should be overly optimistic about Grossi’s trip Sasan Karimi is another expert who, in his conversation with Shargh and in line with Mohammad Javad Jamali Nobandegani’s analysis, “describes Rafael Grossi’s trip to Tehran as a tool for Western pressure on Iran rather than an opportunity for …
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We are at the beginning of a rocky road

We are at the beginning of a rocky road
Interview with Farhikhtegan Newspaper, April 13, 2025 -     The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Reaching a good agreement is a goal that both the American negotiating team and the country's foreign policy team seem to be pursuing, but reaching a good agreement has its dos and don'ts. To examine these requirements, we spoke with Sasan Karimi, an expert on international …
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A New Move in the Old Nuclear Game

A New Move in the Old Nuclear Game
Interview with Sharq Newspaper, March 17, 2025 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Abdolrahman Fathollahi: In the final days of 1403, the chessboard of Iran’s foreign policy has become more complicated and challenging than ever. In such circumstances, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi spoke of a “new idea” to resolve the nuclear disputes and emphasized that the channel of …
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Relations with Europe and the Agency: A Foreign Policy Priority in 2025

Relations with Europe and the Agency: A Foreign Policy Priority in 2025
Interview with Farhikhtegan Newspaper, March 13, 2025 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Sasan Karimi, an international relations expert, considers snapback and facing maximum pressure from the United States to be the main issues facing the Islamic Republic in the coming year and believes that comprehensive plans must be drawn up to overcome them. He also defines foreign policy …
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Zarif's Behind the Scenes/Interview with Sasan Karimi about what happened to the Vice President for Strategy

Zarif's Behind the Scenes/Interview with Sasan Karimi about what happened to the Vice President for Strategy
Interview with Ham Mihan Newspaper, March 6, 2025 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   The processes within the government could have facilitated Mr. Zarif’s work. But it was not. If we do not call it obstructionism, it even seemed that there were some shortcomings in the government that caused his complaint about the lack of support against …
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We will not see negotiations between Tehran and Washington in the near future

We will not see negotiations between Tehran and Washington in the near future
Interview with Shafaqna News Agency, February 13, 2025 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   *Given that Donald Trump has announced his readiness to negotiate with Iran on non-nuclear issues, how likely do you think this is? And what is Trump really looking for by negotiating with Iran? I think Trump has a fundamental appetite for achieving and building a …
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Science; The Language of Isfahan Diplomacy

Science; The Language of Isfahan Diplomacy
Interview with Isfahan Ziba Newspaper, February 3, 2025 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Considering that Isfahan has a high scientific and academic capacity, how can it use this capacity in the form of scientific diplomacy with the aim of developing city diplomacy? I think what you mean by scientific diplomacy is more science diplomacy. Scientific diplomacy means science-based …
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Zarif Challenges Israel's Fake Narrative of Weak and Dangerous Iran at World Forum

Zarif Challenges Israel's Fake Narrative of Weak and Dangerous Iran at World Forum
Interview with Etemad Newspaper, January 25, 2025 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   As a first question, what is your assessment of the reflection of Mr. Zarif’s positions as one of the official officials of the 14th government in the context of the important Davos summit and also his interview with Fareed Zakaria on the sidelines of this summit? …
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Dr. Zarif's presence at the Davos meeting will erase Iran's "weak and dangerous" image

Dr. Zarif's presence at the Davos meeting will erase Iran's "weak and dangerous" image
Interview with Shargh Newspaper, January 23, 2025 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Dr. Sasan Karimi, Deputy for Political and International Affairs of the Presidential Strategy Office, who is currently attending the Davos meeting with Mohammad Javad Zarif, made the following assessment in an interview with Shargh: "Because the radical currents and foreign opposition do not define any interests …
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Iran should organize Trump's policies, not ill-wishers like Netanyahu

Iran should organize Trump's policies, not ill-wishers like Netanyahu
Interview with ILNA, January 20, 2025 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   In an interview with ILNA reporter, Sasan Karimi, the vice president for politics and strategy, stated: "The Islamic Republic of Iran's opinion is a principled opinion expressed by the foreign minister and the president, which is that in principle we have no problem with negotiations under honorable …
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Tehran is not ready for “comprehensive” talks

Tehran is not ready for “comprehensive” talks
Interview with Shargh Newspaper, January 8, 2025 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Abdolrahman Fathollahi: Recently, Kazem Gharibabadi, Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, announced January 13 (January 24) as the date for a new round of consultations between Iran and three European countries to be hosted in Geneva. Esmail Baghaei, spokesman for the diplomatic service, also …
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Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey must reach an agreement to eliminate terrorist centers

Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey must reach an agreement to eliminate terrorist centers
Interview with ILNA News Agency December 6, 2024 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Sasan Karimi, a professor of international relations at the University of Tehran, in an interview with an ILNA reporter, referring to the diplomatic trips of our country's Foreign Minister to the region and Iran's role in reducing tensions, said: I must say that travel is …
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Negotiations resume and the instrument of opposition is tuned again

Negotiations resume and the instrument of opposition is tuned again
  Interview with Sharq Newspaper, November 28, 2024 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.     After the sanctions on airlines and shipping lines in the country's ports, in parallel with the issuance of a resolution last Thursday by the three European countries that are members of the JCPOA at the IAEA Board of Governors, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Deputy Foreign Minister …
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Negotiations with Europe are not just about nuclear issues

Negotiations with Europe are not just about nuclear issues
Interview with Farhikhtegan Newspaper November 25, 2024 -        The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.       Zahra Tayyibi, reporter for Naqd Rooz Group: "Iran is preparing for nuclear talks with Europe" This was the news that the Japanese news agency "Kyodo" published. The details of this news stated that Iran is scheduled to hold nuclear talks with Germany, France …
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Diplomacy is not a taboo

Diplomacy is not a taboo
Interview with Ham Mihan Newspaper November 13, 2024 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Sasan Karimi, a professor at the University of Tehran, told a Ham Mihan reporter about the issue of "confrontation" intended by the president: "Just as interaction does not necessarily mean cooperation, confrontation does not mean confrontation. In any case, we must face this issue. Naturally, …
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Consequences of Trump's Election; From the Possibility of Ending the Ukraine War to Netanyahu's Increased False Confidence

Consequences of Trump's Election; From the Possibility of Ending the Ukraine War to Netanyahu's Increased False Confidence
Interview with ILNA, November 7, 2024 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   In an interview with ILNA, foreign policy analyst Sasan Karimi said about assessing the election of Donald Trump as US President and its impact on Iran's foreign policy: Mr. Trump and the Republican Party in general are not only the winners of the US presidential election, but …
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Today, Iran is in a position of security and political self-confidence

Today, Iran is in a position of security and political self-confidence
Interview with ILNA November 2, 2024 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Sasan Karimi, a lecturer at the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran, stated in an interview with an ILNA reporter regarding the situation in the Middle East after Israel's invasion of Iran: "I think this tension between Iran and the Zionist regime is in …
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Araqchi's presence in the countries of the region is a meaningful and effective action

Araqchi's presence in the countries of the region is a meaningful and effective action
Interview with ILNA October 11, 2024 -    The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   In an interview with ILNA, international relations analyst Sasan Karimi considered the diplomatic trips of our country's Foreign Minister to be important in the current situation and said: If you are present on the spot, you can show initiative. Mr. Dr. Araghchi is doing the right thing by …
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Gaza and Lebanon: Victims of global inaction

Gaza and Lebanon: Victims of global inaction
  Interview with Iran Daily News - October 8th, 2024 -                    IRAN DAILY: Many analysts argue that the Hamas attack on Israel last October, followed by the ensuing war in Gaza, as well as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, have marked significant changes in the international order. The international community’s inability to effectively address these crises has lent credence to this notion. …
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The potential gap between the Arabs and Israel has become real; Iran can use this leverage to influence the next actions of Washington and Tel Aviv

The potential gap between the Arabs and Israel has become real; Iran can use this leverage to influence the next actions of Washington and Tel Aviv
Interview with Etemad Online, October 6, 2024 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   The diplomatic moves of Mr. Peshkian’s government in the region have accelerated a day after Iran’s retaliatory action under the name of Operation True Promise 2. It seems that the Islamic Republic is actually seeking to reduce the level of tensions and prevent a widespread regional …
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We are witnessing more dynamics in Iran's determination to start result-oriented negotiations

We are witnessing more dynamics in Iran's determination to start result-oriented negotiations
Interview with ILNA News Agency, September 27, 2024 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Sasan Karimi, a lecturer at the University of Tehran and an analyst of international affairs, said in evaluating the president's trip to New York and his speech at the UN General Assembly: "It was a comprehensive speech and explained the country's official positions to both …
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Ukraine is Europe’s priority

Ukraine is Europe’s priority
Interview with Hem Mihan Newspaper, September 23, 2024 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   The fact is that Europeans are not reluctant to start some kind of substantive negotiation, whether through the Union or the three-country route. However, the important issue is that historically, it should be noted that Europeans traditionally see the world largely through their own lens …
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Abbas Araqchi's understanding of the global environment is not illusory/There is no "New York gang".

Abbas Araqchi's understanding of the global environment is not illusory/There is no "New York gang".
Interview with the Student News Agency (SNN) August 17, 2024 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   In an interview with the Student News Agency regarding the challenges facing "Iraqchi" as the choice for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the 14th government, Sasan Karimi stated: "Iraqchi has unique characteristics in terms of personal and technical characteristics. He has a …
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Israel set the ceasefire process on fire by assassinating Haniyeh

Israel set the ceasefire process on fire by assassinating Haniyeh
Interview with ILNA News Agency, August 3, 2024 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Sasan Karimi, an international affairs analyst, in an interview with an ILNA reporter, said in assessing the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh and how this incident occurred: This incident had two aspects, the assassination of Mr. Haniyeh and the fact that this assassination was inside the …
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Pezeshkian’s capital for constructive cooperation with world

Pezeshkian’s capital for constructive cooperation with world
Interview with Iran Daily News - July 31th, 2024 -          IRAN DAILY: Constructive cooperation forms the main pillar of Masoud Pezeshkian’s foreign policy. But what exactly are the conceptual features of this approach? SASAN KARIMI: Iran’s foreign policy operates within a general framework — the statement “neither Eastern nor Western” and the principles of “dignity, wisdom, and prudence”. Constructive cooperation is a concept that features in …
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Whoever the US president is, he should make the most of the 2 months of the government's transition in Washington

Whoever the US president is, he should make the most of the 2 months of the government's transition in Washington
Interview with ILNA News Agency, July 17, 2024 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   In an interview with ILNA reporter, foreign policy analyst Sasan Karimi said in his assessment of the likely path of the foreign policy of the Massoud Pezzekian government: It seems that Mr. Pezzekian has a coherent and experienced team in the field of foreign policy. …
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There is no possibility of development under sanctions/The Rouhani government faced two phenomena

There is no possibility of development under sanctions/The Rouhani government faced two phenomena
Interview with Khabar Online July 2, 2024 -     Sasan Karimi, a university lecturer, said in a conversation at Khabar Cafe: "Under sanctions and by relying on the resistance economy, we can continue to survive, but in such a situation, there is no possibility of development." He added: "The second Rouhani administration faced two phenomena, Corona and Trump's withdrawal from the JCPOA, which were beyond its control, but despite …
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If the new government does not take serious steps to revive the JCPOA, sanctions (by the Security Council) will return

If the new government does not take serious steps to revive the JCPOA, sanctions (by the Security Council) will return
Interview with Khabar Online, June 27, 2024 -        The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Zeinab Esmaili: We talked to Sasan Karimi, a lecturer at the University of Tehran, about the new situation in the world, Iran's position, and the opportunities that are being lost. He believes that "lifting sanctions is the focal point of the foreign policy of the …
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Foreign Policy of the Possible Government of Masoud Peshkian

Foreign Policy of the Possible Government of Masoud Peshkian
Interview with Ensaf News Agency, June 25, 2024 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Ensaf News: How is foreign policy explained in the eyes of the election candidates? Karimi: The candidates’ programs can be accurately assessed according to their paradigms, and the details of the programs cannot be quantified and compared during the election competition. There are two basic …
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The Securitization Season of Iran’s Nuclear Program Has Passed

The Securitization Season of Iran’s Nuclear Program Has Passed
Interview with Eqtesad Online, June 23, 2024 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   We are witnessing the presidential election of 1403. It seems that the wave that Mr. Pezzekian has created is in the field of foreign policy. With the arrival of Mr. Zarif, his campaign has undergone some changes. How effective do you think foreign policy will be …
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Pezzekian, accompanied by Zarif and Sanaei, unveiled his slogan for "referring to experts" well at the foreign policy roundtable

Pezzekian, accompanied by Zarif and Sanaei, unveiled his slogan for "referring to experts" well at the foreign policy roundtable
Interview with ILNA News Agency, June 19, 2024 -        The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   In an interview with ILNA reporter, in evaluating the foreign policy roundtable yesterday, Masoud Pezzekian, along with Mohammad Javad Zarif and Mehdi Sanaei, international affairs analyst Sasan Karimi said: I think Mr. Pezzekian unveiled what he had mentioned and emphasized as referring to experts …
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When will the Agency accept Iran's response regarding the two alleged sites?

When will the Agency accept Iran's response regarding the two alleged sites?
Interview with ILNA News Agency May 9, 2024 -        The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.     International affairs analyst Sasan Karimi, in an interview with ILNA reporter, regarding his assessment of the meetings held between Mr. Grossi and Eslami regarding Iran's nuclear program, said: My guess is that Mr. Grossi heard Iran's arguments and probably did not fully accept …
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We should not scare the Arabs with the power of Iran

We should not scare the Arabs with the power of Iran
Interview with Ham Mihan Newspaper, April 22, 2024 -        The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.     While all the world's attention after October 7 was focused on the new Middle East centered on the developments in the Gaza Strip, suddenly at midnight on April 13, the world turned its attention to the distance between Iran and occupied Palestine, which …
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Iran's calculations in the region are strategic, not tactical and emotional

Iran's calculations in the region are strategic, not tactical and emotional
Interview with ILNA News Agency, April 9, 2024 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   In an interview with ILNA reporter, foreign policy analyst Sasan Karimi, in response to the question that in recent days, CNN has been quoted as saying that the United States is on full alert and is actively preparing for a “significant” attack by Iran. What …
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The pressure on us will increase in the period between the US and Iranian elections.

The pressure on us will increase in the period between the US and Iranian elections.
Interview with ILNA News Agency, March 30, 2024 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   In an interview with ILNA reporter, foreign policy analyst Sasan Karimi said: "I think this is almost impossible. The Biden administration has not been interested in such negotiations for some time. Given various issues such as the war in Ukraine and the genocide in Gaza, …
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The sunset clause of the JCPOA is a big challenge

The sunset clause of the JCPOA is a big challenge
Interview with Ham Mihan Newspaper on the fate of the JCPOA and the US presidential election on March 16, 2024 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.     Sasan Karimi, Professor of the Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran: Iran's foreign policy is typically stable in terms of policymaking and principles, but at the same time, the reality is …
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The International Court of Justice's ruling against Israel carries more legal and political weight than a guarantee of enforcement.

The International Court of Justice's ruling against Israel carries more legal and political weight than a guarantee of enforcement.
Interview with ILNA News Agency, January 30, 2024 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.     Sasan Karimi, an international affairs analyst, said in an interview with ILNA reporter about South Africa's complaint against Israel at the International Court of Justice: Of course, it should be noted that the ruling that was issued is not a final verdict in the …
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Iran and America have no interest in spreading war.

Iran and America have no interest in spreading war.
Interview with Zannameh Ham Myhan, January 10, 2024 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.     Sasan Karimi, Professor of the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran and an Analyst of International Affairs:     Iran and the United States have no interest in escalating the war.     Dr. Sasan Karimi, Professor of the Faculty of …
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The unwritten agreement is still ongoing / Oman and Qatar are content with making small proposals related to the transfer of money

The unwritten agreement is still ongoing / Oman and Qatar are content with making small proposals related to the transfer of money
  Interview with ILNA News Agency December 24, 2023 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   In an interview with ILNA, international affairs analyst Sasan Karimi said: The international situation has changed. In fact, the Iranian nuclear file has fallen out of the West's, and especially the United States', priority. The war in Ukraine, and consequently Russia's situation …
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The Agency's approach to Iran is highly biased in real layers / Israel's recent nuclear threats are subject to legal action

The Agency's approach to Iran is highly biased in real layers / Israel's recent nuclear threats are subject to legal action
  Interview with ILNA News Agency, December 2, 2023 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.       In an interview with ILNA reporter, international affairs analyst Sasan Karimi, in response to the question that news about the US providing one million euros to the Agency to monitor Iran's nuclear program was recently published, whether the US is …
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The world will not wait for us

The world will not wait for us
  Interview with Ham Mihan Newspaper, November 16, 2023 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Sasan Karimi, a lecturer at the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran, in an interview with Ham Mihan:   While the world's attention is focused on the Gaza crisis, the head of the European Union's foreign policy is talking …
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Specialization has no place in Mr. Raisi's term / Revival of the JCPOA has fallen out of America's priority.

Specialization has no place in Mr. Raisi's term / Revival of the JCPOA has fallen out of America's priority.
  Interview with the Eqtesad Online website on November 7, 2023 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   The 13th government's foreign policy was towards the East, but due to the sanctions, they could not even do this properly. Some even analyze that the Chinese could not bring the 25-year agreement to fruition, which is why there are …
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If the US cannot use the Gaza war to benefit the upcoming elections, it will at least try not to suffer

If the US cannot use the Gaza war to benefit the upcoming elections, it will at least try not to suffer
  Interview with ILNA News Agency October 24, 2023 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   In an interview with ILNA, foreign policy analyst Sasan Karimi, in response to the question that on October 18, one of the sunset clauses related to the lifting of the missile and drone arms embargo ended. However, given the current conditions, the …
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Biden got his way with a non-verbal agreement/Extremists on all sides oppose any attempt to reach a middle solution

Biden got his way with a non-verbal agreement/Extremists on all sides oppose any attempt to reach a middle solution
Interview with ILNA News Agency October 6, 2023 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   In an interview with ILNA, international affairs analyst Sasan Karimi, in response to the question that so far three proposals from Oman, Japan, and September are on the table of negotiators regarding an agreement with the West. What issues do these proposals raise? …
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Today, the bottleneck for the revival of the JCPOA is not in Tehran

Today, the bottleneck for the revival of the JCPOA is not in Tehran
  Interview with ILNA News Agency, September 19, 2023 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   International affairs analyst Sasan Karimi, in an interview with ILNA reporter, said regarding Amir Abdullahian's statements regarding the Sultan of Oman's idea for all parties to return to the JCPOA: It is difficult to guess what this means. But I think the …
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Temporary and non-public agreements do not provide our main interests. First of all, we must change the security environment that is against us in the world.

Temporary and non-public agreements do not provide our main interests. First of all, we must change the security environment that is against us in the world.
Interview with ILNA News Agency, September 7, 1402 -        The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai       Foreign policy analyst Sasan Karimi in an interview with ILNA, in response to this question, Mr. Amir Abdollahian spoke about the September document that was supposed to be signed between Iran and the negotiating party in his recent interview, but the Foreign …
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Possibility of an emergency landing of the "Su-35" on Tehran's soil?!

Possibility of an emergency landing of the "Su-35" on Tehran's soil?!
Interview with Fararoo website, September 5, 2020 -        The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai       In general, from my point of view, receiving the Su-35 from Russia is a positive thing. Because it helps increase the country's military and defense power, but political acumen must be exercised to ensure that importing the Su-35 does not become costly for …
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Let's not let every issue take on a security aspect/Let's pursue the revival of the JCPOA with the winner of the US election.

Let's not let every issue take on a security aspect/Let's pursue the revival of the JCPOA with the winner of the US election.
Interview with ILNA News Agency, August 19, 2023 -        The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai       Sasan Karimi, an international affairs analyst, said in an interview with ILNA reporter about the type of agreement between Iran and the US on the exchange of prisoners and the release of Iran's frozen funds: "I don't think this is a bad …
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We are far from revitalizing the JCPOA

We are far from revitalizing the JCPOA
Interview with Ham Mihan Newspaper, August 16, 2023 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai   Sasan Karimi, a lecturer in world studies at the University of Tehran, said in an interview with Ham Mihan that the transfer of five Iranian-American prisoners out of prison is mostly symbolic and confidence-building and was done to show the political will of the Iranian …
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After weakening in the US, the Israeli lobby has turned to Europe / European policy is to put Iran on the edge of the snapback mechanism

After weakening in the US, the Israeli lobby has turned to Europe / European policy is to put Iran on the edge of the snapback mechanism
ILNA News Interview July 10, 2023 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   In an interview with ILNA correspondent, foreign policy analyst Sasan Karimi said about the reasons for the publication of the European Troika statement on the failure to lift the arms embargo on Iran: The reality is that, unfortunately, the position of European countries on Iran has become …
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Examining the dimensions of progress in Iran-IAEA relations / We need to update our image of the world in different dimensions

Examining the dimensions of progress in Iran-IAEA relations / We need to update our image of the world in different dimensions
  Interview with ILNA News Agency June 1, 2023 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.       Sasan Karimi, an international affairs analyst, in an interview with ILNA reporter, in response to the question that after Rafael Grossi's visit to Tehran last year, we are witnessing agreements on Iran's nuclear activities. One of the alleged locations of …
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The G7 statement attempted to satisfy pro-Israel lobbies to some extent with the text / America and Europe insist on negotiating with a pressured Iran

The G7 statement attempted to satisfy pro-Israel lobbies to some extent with the text / America and Europe insist on negotiating with a pressured Iran
  Interview with ILNA News Agency, April 22, 2023 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Sasan Karimi, an international affairs analyst, in an interview with ILNA reporter, in response to the question that the G7 issued a statement centered on Iran in their most recent meeting, which, in addition to being satisfied with the establishment of relations …
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There is no need for all issues to grow like snowballs/ Cognitive holes are the biggest threat to our foreign policy

There is no need for all issues to grow like snowballs/ Cognitive holes are the biggest threat to our foreign policy
  Interview with ILNA News Agency, April 3, 2023 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.       Sasan Karimi, an expert on international affairs and lecturer at the University of Tehran, in response to the question of how you evaluate the performance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the past year and what do you think …
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The failure to issue a punitive resolution against Iran at the Board of Governors meeting means that the evil has been averted in the short term.

The failure to issue a punitive resolution against Iran at the Board of Governors meeting means that the evil has been averted in the short term.
  Interview with ILNA News Agency, March 7, 2023 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Sasan Karimi, an international affairs analyst, in an interview with ILNA reporter, in response to the question of what is your analysis of Mr. Grossi's remarks at the Board of Governors meeting, where they talked about providing guarantees from Iran to cooperate with the …
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Challenges with the Agency should be moved to the negotiating table and behind closed doors/The Vienna-based team should be familiar with technical and political issues

Challenges with the Agency should be moved to the negotiating table and behind closed doors/The Vienna-based team should be familiar with technical and political issues
  Interview with ILNA News Agency, March 4, 2023 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.       Sasan Karimi, an international affairs analyst, in an interview with ILNA reporter, in response to the question of what the most important challenges are between Iran and the Agency, considering Rafael Grossi's visit to Tehran, and what solutions are there …
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Let's not understand the international order in the current and future conditions in the form of a cold war / China is not looking for a confrontational approach with the United States to protect Iran

Let's not understand the international order in the current and future conditions in the form of a cold war / China is not looking for a confrontational approach with the United States to protect Iran
  Interview with ILNA News Agency, February 18, 2023 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.       In response to the question of how necessary it is for the Iranian corridor to be more prominent in our relations with the Chinese, given the problems created in the Northern Corridor, namely Russia, Turkey and Azerbaijan, Sasan Karimi, a …
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Qatar seeks to untie the major knots between Iran and the West in the Ukraine affair

Qatar seeks to untie the major knots between Iran and the West in the Ukraine affair
  Interview with ILNA News Agency, January 30, 2023 -              The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Sasan Karimi, an international affairs analyst, in an interview with ILNA reporter, in response to the question that considering that Qatar and Oman had played the role of mediator between Iran and the JCPOA parties in the past, what will …
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Exiting the NPT is not simple and sudden / Intensive negotiations between Iran and the West with domestic support, a solution to prevent existing tensions

Exiting the NPT is not simple and sudden / Intensive negotiations between Iran and the West with domestic support, a solution to prevent existing tensions
  Interview with ILNA News Agency, January 24, 2023 -              The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Sasan Karimi, an international affairs analyst, in an interview with ILNA reporter, in response to the question that the Foreign Minister spoke in recent days about the possibility of Iran withdrawing from the NPT in response to the recent decision …
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Reasons and consequences of the possibility of the IRGC being placed on the European blacklist / In the calculations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there is no such thing as an international atmosphere and consensus building against the country

Reasons and consequences of the possibility of the IRGC being placed on the European blacklist / In the calculations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there is no such thing as an international atmosphere and consensus building against the country
  Interview with ILNA News Agency January 21, 2023 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.       Sasan Karimi, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Tehran, in an interview with an ILNA reporter, in response to the question of what is behind the Europeans' attempt to put the Revolutionary Guard Corps on the list of terrorist groups and …
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We cannot wait for America to fall from power for openness in foreign policy

We cannot wait for America to fall from power for openness in foreign policy
  Interview with ILNA News Agency January 13, 2023 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Sasan Karimi, a postdoctoral researcher and lecturer at the University of Tehran, in an interview with ILNA, in response to the question that given that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the 13th government has always emphasized having bilateral relations with neighbors, but in …
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The United States is the main winner of the Ukrainian crisis / Washington no longer sees a definite need to revive the JCPOA

The United States is the main winner of the Ukrainian crisis / Washington no longer sees a definite need to revive the JCPOA
  Interview with ILNA News Agency December 29, 2023 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   In an interview with ILNA reporter, Sasan Karimi reviewed and analyzed the most important events in the field of American foreign policy in 2022 and the challenges that the United States will face in the field of diplomacy in 2023, saying: In …
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Borrell tries to keep the communication channel with Iran open under any circumstances

Borrell tries to keep the communication channel with Iran open under any circumstances
  Interview with ILNA News Agency December 25, 2023 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.     Sasan Karimi, a lecturer at the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran, in an interview with an ILNA reporter, in response to the question of Mr. Amir Abdollahian meeting with Mr. Josep Borrell, regarding Mr. Borrell's words that …
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The visit of IAEA officials is not a solution in itself / Opening up in the field of foreign policy requires initiative, knowledge and experience

The visit of IAEA officials is not a solution in itself / Opening up in the field of foreign policy requires initiative, knowledge and experience
  Interview with ILNA News Agency December 17, 2023 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Sasan Karimi, a lecturer at the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran, in an interview with an ILNA reporter, in response to the question that according to Mr. Eslami, officials from the International Atomic Energy Agency are scheduled to …
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To reduce tension with the West, we must choose some areas of disagreement for negotiation/ The consequences of continuing this tension will be referring the case to the Security Council and activating the snapback

To reduce tension with the West, we must choose some areas of disagreement for negotiation/ The consequences of continuing this tension will be referring the case to the Security Council and activating the snapback
  Interview with ILNA News Agency, December 10, 2023 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Sasan Karimi, an international affairs analyst, in an interview with an ILNA reporter, in response to the question of how you analyze the effects of the increasing tension between Iran and Europe in the JCPOA negotiations and what damages and consequences it will bring, …
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Civil society does not give the German coalition government a good grade compared to Merkel / Berlin's foreign policy has noticeably become tougher in the new government

Civil society does not give the German coalition government a good grade compared to Merkel / Berlin's foreign policy has noticeably become tougher in the new government
  Interview with ILNA News Agency, December 10, 2023 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.       Sasan Karimi, in an interview with ILNA reporter, in assessing the performance of the German government on the eve of its first anniversary and regarding the fact that the German coalition government has faced challenges and also seems to be …
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Iran's cooperation with the Agency should be focused and it should be clear which institution is responsible for implementing policies/ All parties except Europe feel that they have gained from the current situation of the negotiations

Iran's cooperation with the Agency should be focused and it should be clear which institution is responsible for implementing policies/ All parties except Europe feel that they have gained from the current situation of the negotiations
  Interview with ILNA News Agency, November 13, 2023 -                The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Sasan Karimi, a lecturer at the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran, in an interview with an ILNA reporter, in response to this question, regarding Rafael Grossi's visit to Tehran and the agreement on inspecting the …
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The military option proposed by Robert Malley is a boastful one/ Playing on the field of American domestic politics has a forced outcome/ Extremists on all sides make a living from the radicalization of the situation

The military option proposed by Robert Malley is a boastful one/ Playing on the field of American domestic politics has a forced outcome/ Extremists on all sides make a living from the radicalization of the situation
  Interview with ILNA News Agency, November 2, 2023 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.       Sasan Karimi, a lecturer at the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran, in an interview with an ILNA reporter, in response to the question of what is your assessment of Robert Malley's recent position on the JCPOA, …
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Biden is trying to show himself in line with public opinion while maintaining minimal channels of communication with Iran / Grossi's positions can be resolved with a professional approach

Biden is trying to show himself in line with public opinion while maintaining minimal channels of communication with Iran / Grossi's positions can be resolved with a professional approach
  Interview with ILNA News Agency, October 20, 2023 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Sasan Karimi, a lecturer and postdoctoral researcher at the Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran, in an interview with an ILNA reporter, in response to this question, in recent days and following the internal developments in Iran and also the claim …
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The 13th government's foreign policy approach has focused more on bilateral relations/ Solving the problem of Iran and the Agency requires time and a solution/ Raisi gave a classic speech

The 13th government's foreign policy approach has focused more on bilateral relations/ Solving the problem of Iran and the Agency requires time and a solution/ Raisi gave a classic speech
  Interview with ILNA News Agency, October 20, 2023 -                The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   The international affairs expert said: In the issue of the Agency, which seems to be the main obstacle in the way, we must see an initiative in the relationship between the Atomic Energy Organization and the Agency to resolve …
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Temporary and non-public agreements do not provide for our main interests. First of all, we must change the security environment that is against us in the world.

Temporary and non-public agreements do not provide for our main interests. First of all, we must change the security environment that is against us in the world.
  Interview with ILNA News Agency, September 7, 2023 -                The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   The foreign policy analyst said: Non-public, temporary and partial agreements do not generally provide for our main interests. Because, first of all, we must change the security environment against us in the world. With such measures, the government's hand …
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The European Union is seeking to revive the JCPOA with three motives / Borrell has tried to pressure the US to accelerate and facilitate the agreement

The European Union is seeking to revive the JCPOA with three motives / Borrell has tried to pressure the US to accelerate and facilitate the agreement
  Interview with ILNA News Agency August 23, 2023 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   The diplomatic expert said: Mr. Borrell's remarks yesterday should be evaluated in the same context that he is impatiently awaiting a positive response from the United States and in any case, the conclusion of the negotiations within the next few weeks. Borrell …
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The promise of guarantees from the US will be symbolic / Strengthen the technical, legal and political team of the Atomic Energy Organization for interaction with the Agency

The promise of guarantees from the US will be symbolic / Strengthen the technical, legal and political team of the Atomic Energy Organization for interaction with the Agency
  Interview with ILNA News Agency, August 18, 2023 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   The diplomatic expert said: We should not consider the will and position of the United States and Europe in the negotiations to revive the JCPOA to be the same or even similar. In the current situation, Europe has more desire, will, and …
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The desirability and motivation for negotiations for the US and Iran has decreased / Given the proximity of the congressional elections, any leniency from Washington is unlikely

The desirability and motivation for negotiations for the US and Iran has decreased / Given the proximity of the congressional elections, any leniency from Washington is unlikely
  Interview with ILNA News Agency, June 30, 2023 -          The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.       Sasan Karimi, an expert on diplomatic issues, said in an interview with an ILNA reporter about the inconclusiveness of the JCPOA revival talks in Doha, Qatar: It is a bit early to analyze. It is better to hear the comments …
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If Iran and the IAEA continue to take a confrontational approach, the resolutions will increase/The threat of withdrawing from the NPT will only increase the pressure

If Iran and the IAEA continue to take a confrontational approach, the resolutions will increase/The threat of withdrawing from the NPT will only increase the pressure
  Interview with ILNA News Agency June 15, 2023 -        The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.       Sasan Karimi, an international affairs analyst, in an interview with an ILNA reporter, in response to the question of what behavior Iran should adopt in order to prevent other resolutions from being issued against Iran, given the issuance of the Board …
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Iran and the United States to Sign a Treaty

Iran and the United States to Sign a Treaty
My interview with Bruce Bueno, a professor at New York University Published in Shargh Newspaper on July 14, 2020 -   Bruce Bueno is a professor at New York University, director of the Alexander Hamilton Institute of Political Economy at the university, and a research fellow at the Hofer Research Institute at Stanford University. Bueno is famous for his predictions of international politics and has even been called the Nostradamus …
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“Zarif will only run with national consensus”

“Zarif will only run with national consensus”
Interview with Ensaf News June 18, 2020 -      The interview was in Persian and the translation below was done by Ai.   Babak Majidi, Ensaf News: Although Mohammad Javad Zarif said just a week ago that he is not a candidate in the 1400 elections and that he will return to university after the government, a foreign policy analyst says that with his knowledge of him, he will …
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Separating Trump's Account from Team "B"

Separating Trump's Account from Team "B"
Interview with Sharq Newspaper, April 28, 2019 -        On the subject of Mohammad Javad Zarif's proposal for a prisoner exchange between Iran and the United States, the initial impression may seem to be sending a message to start some kind of negotiation; but the fact is that by doing so, Zarif intends to throw the ball in Trump's court and not to rule out the possibility of …
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