Ali Vaez
Senior Analyst
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View Timeline →Escalating Tensions in Iran: Ali Vaez Critiques U.S. Diplomatic Efforts
Ali Vaez discusses the escalating tensions in Iran and criticizes U.S. diplomatic efforts as ineffective, suggesting that the current trajectory may lead to a prolonged…
Ceasefire Between Iran and US Faces Breakdown
The ceasefire between Iran and the US is deteriorating as both sides view each other as unreliable negotiating partners, according to analyst Ali Vaez. This…
Ali Vaez Discusses the Endurance of the Iran Nuclear Deal
Ali Vaez discusses the resilience of the Iran nuclear deal amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. Key players include Iranian officials and international negotiators. The durability of…
U.S. and Iran Reach Agreement to Avert War Within 60 Days
The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement aimed at preventing conflict, although it does not resolve their ongoing disputes. This agreement is…
Expert discusses Iran's nuclear capabilities before and after the US-Israeli attacks
Ali Vaez, director of the Iran project at the International Crisis Group, discusses Iran's nuclear capabilities, stating that Iran was not close to a nuclear…
Axios: Iran Seeks to Achieve a Temporary Nuclear Agreement in Oman Talks
Iran is seeking to propose a temporary nuclear agreement in negotiations with the U.S. in Oman, as they believe a comprehensive deal within two months…
Iran's Foreign Policy in 1404; The Year of 'Super Crises'
The article discusses the complex and precarious situation Iran faces in 1404, marked by significant events in 1403, including increased nuclear activity and strained U.S.-Iran…
Does Trump's Return Mean the Fall of the Islamic Republic?
The article discusses the implications of Donald Trump's return to the U.S. presidency for Iran and its relations with the United States, focusing on the…
Is Kamala Harris's Potential Victory Good News for the Islamic Republic?
Kamala Harris is campaigning for the presidency, raising questions about her foreign policy approach towards Iran. Analysts suggest her potential victory could lead to a…
Masoud Pezeshkian at the United Nations: Iran Ready to Engage with All JCPOA Parties
Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, addressed the UN, stating Iran's readiness to engage with JCPOA parties and criticizing the US withdrawal from the nuclear…
Reuters: Ebrahim Raisi Was Struck Off the List of Successors to Ali Khamenei Six Months Ago
Reuters reports that Ebrahim Raisi was removed from the list of potential successors to Ali Khamenei six months ago due to declining popularity and economic…
Exclusive | Debate on the Exchange of Dual-National Prisoners; Beneficial for the U.S. or the Islamic Republic?
A debate aired on Voice of America discussed the exchange of dual-national prisoners for $6 billion of Iran's funds, with experts divided on the implications.…
Institute for Science and International Security Claims: The Islamic Republic Has the Capability to Build Nuclear Weapons
The Institute for Science and International Security claims that the Islamic Republic can produce nuclear weapons rapidly, raising concerns about its nuclear capabilities. This report…
White House National Security Advisor Defends Biden Administration's Policy; Claims We Have Prevented Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons
Jake Sullivan, the White House National Security Advisor, defended the Biden administration's efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, criticizing the previous administration's policies.…
Bloomberg: International Atomic Inspectors to Report on Slowing High-Enriched Uranium Accumulation
Bloomberg reports that IAEA inspectors will announce a slowdown in Iran's high-enriched uranium accumulation, potentially easing tensions in the Persian Gulf amid ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations.…
Repeated Promises by Islamic Republic Officials for the Release of Blocked Oil Dollars; News That Is Constantly Announced and Denied
Iranian officials claim that over $24 billion in blocked oil dollars will soon be released, but private sector experts label these claims as misleading. The…
Meeting of US and Israeli Officials at the White House; We Are Coordinated to Prevent Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons
US and Israeli officials met at the White House to discuss coordinated efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons amid rising concerns over Iran's…
Israeli Defense Minister Says 'If Necessary, We Will Act Directly Against Iran's Threats'
Israeli officials, including Defense Minister Gallant and Prime Minister Netanyahu, have expressed heightened concerns over Iran's nuclear capabilities, suggesting that Israel may take direct action…
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Not Allow the Islamic Republic to Acquire Nuclear Weapons
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu asserts that Israel will take all necessary actions to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons amid concerns about Iran's nuclear advancements.…
Ali Khamenei Praises Law That Hassan Rouhani Called 'An Obstacle to Reviving the JCPOA'
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei praised the 'Strategic Action Law' passed by Parliament, which he claims saved the country from confusion regarding the nuclear issue, despite…