The US Maximum Pressure Strategy: Implications of Cancelling the US Waivers on Iranian Oil Exports

The White House announced on Monday April 22, 2019 that US President Donald Trump has decided not to renew the waivers for the eight countries importing Iranian oil, which are due to expire in May 2019. The White House added that the United States, ...

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Did Rouhani Cancel the Government’s Spokesman Position?

During the first five years of the current Iranian government, the eighth floor of the presidency building witnessed weekly press conferences where Mohammad Bagher Nobakht, the government’s spokesman, used to interact with journalists and present the government’s perspectives on internal and international developments.As the ...

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Rasanah Issues Iran Case File (March 2019)

The International Institute for Iranian Studies (Rasanah) issues its monthly Iran Case File for March 2019 exploring the most prominent developments in the Iranian arena, providing readers with a comprehensive and analytical insight into Iranian affairs during this month.The report is divided into three ...

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Khamenei Replaces the IRGC Chief- is he Tightening his Grip or Preparing for a Potential Military Standoff?

When Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei  announced the sacking of the IRGC Chief Mohammad Ali Jafari and the appointment of Gen. Hussein Salami, the decision was indicative of a significant development. According to the official line, the decision to sack Ali Jafari was based ...

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