Rouhani’s Post-Election Openings and Challenges
The latest developments are a clear indication that those who voted Rouhani into power continue to support this bid, even if they are dissatisfied with the pace of meaningful change
Iran
Iran’s elections: a bid to dilute hardliners
What has emerged in the run-up to the elections is an alignment between the reformists, centrists and some moderate conservatives to push back against a major victory by hardliners who were empowered under former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
10 Feb
BCM “Quel rôle pour l’Europe dans la résolution du conflit irano-saoudien ?”
Avec Julien Barnes-Dacey et Manuel Lafont-Rapnouil
5 Feb
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif at ECFR
On the occassion of the Syria donor conference in London on 4 February 2016, the Iranian Foreign Minister Dr Javad Zarif was at ECFR's…
Iran Implementation Day: What it means for Europe?
The EU will have an instrumental role, formally and politically, in safeguarding Iran deal after sanctions are lifted
Iran deal Implementation Day: How it works
On 16 January, the IAEA confirmed that Iran hads fully undertaken its nuclear related commitments necessary to begin Implementation Day
West needs a balanced approach in Saudi-Iran escalation
To save Syria talks, West must avoid aligning too closely with either side amidst rising Saudi-Iranian tensions
When in Rome: Why Iran is prioritising Italy
Iran is making Italy its top priority trying to build on long-standing Italo-Iranian ties
Europe won’t bow to an anti-Iran-deal US Congress
Europeans have learned to take statements by US members of Congress with a grain of salt, particularly on polarizing issues like Iran
How Gulf States have undermined Israel’s case on Iran
Grudging acceptance of the Iran deal from the GCC has damaged Israel's ability to oppose it