Interview: US Has no Serious Iranian Opposition Forces, Military Action Unlikely

On Friday, the United Nations Security Council held an emergency session at the demand of the US to discuss Iran unrest. Given the significance of the push by Western countries to intervene further in the Iranian affairs and in a bid to discuss their aims and future scenarios, Alwaght arranged an interview with Ahmad Zarean, an international affairs expert and the director of Tehran-based Andisheh Sazan-e-Nour Institute for Strategic Studies.

Former CIA analyst in an interview with ABNA:

“Iran’s Military Capabilities Now Far Stronger Than During 12-Day War; The United States Lacks Power to Militarily Subdue Iran”

In an interview with ABNA, former CIA analyst Larry C. Johnson said U.S. claims of Iran’s weakness are misleading, arguing that Tehran’s missile strength, nuclear capacity, regional influence, and ties with Russia and China make it a resilient and increasingly central regional power.

American Scholar in interview with ABNA,

“U.S. Policy Toward Iran, Foolish Strategy; Barak’s Claim of Abandoning Regime Change, False”

An American scholar told ABNA that Washington’s pressure-based strategy toward Iran remains unchanged despite claims to the contrary. He argued that U.S. tactics still aim at regime change, noting that past efforts have consistently failed and continue to influence political thinking in the United States.

Indonesian scholar to ABNA:

Iran, exceptional model of scientific progress, resilience under sanctions/ Iran must be seen up close

An Indonesian scholar visited ABNA News Agency and, in an interview, described Iran as a pioneering nation and an exceptional model of scientific advancement.

Lebanon’s Al-Wafaa Party Leader to ABNA:

International Institutions Have Collapsed/ “Force”, the only Language Israel Understands

In an interview with ABNA News Agency, Ahmad Alwan, head of the Lebanese Al-Wafaa Party and a researcher of strategic affairs, said that the Israeli calculation is fundamentally flawed.

Argentine writer and historian in an interview with ABNA:

Palestine, a new model for nations' resistance against global imperialism

Recent developments in Palestine have once again made the land the focus of one of the world's most complex conflicts.

Interview: Sudan’s Conflict to‌ Continue, UAE Prolonging Crisis

In recent days, after the fall of Al-Fashir in Sudan's Darfur region to the Rapid Response Forces (RSF), a big change has happened in the war equations of the North African country, tipping the scales in favor of the RSF.

Interview: Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises

A week to the country's most important political event this year, Iraq is scene to extensive election competitions and campaigns of the candidates for the sixth parliamentary elections. For a broader picture, Alwaght has discussed the elections with Iraq affairs expert Sina Alizadeh.

American writer in conversation with ABNA:

Basis of formation of Islamic Revolution is struggle against imperialism / Nuclear lie is Washington's tool to contain Iran

Caleb Maupin: Iran must be vigilant against those who pursue the interests of such powers and seek to destroy the achievements of the Islamic Revolution.

Former Lebanese Government Coordinator with UNIFIL in interview with ABNA:

Army Cannot Confront Foreign Aggression Without Resistance/ Lebanon Would Collapse Without Hezbollah

Shahadeh stated that 98 percent of the Lebanese people oppose disarming the Resistance, emphasizing that without its support, the army cannot withstand any foreign aggression. He added that the disarmament of Hezbollah has reached a point where even the government and army deem its implementation impossible.

CEO of Gulf State Analytics to ABNA:

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution navigates foreign policy wisely with a clear understanding of U.S. affairs

The Georgetown University professor says the Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran is aware that the United States suffers from high levels of political polarization amid the era of Trump 2.0.

Interview / Gaza Ceasefire a Tactical Move in Netanyahu’s Crisis-making Strategy

The Israeli regime and Hamas reached an agreement to end Gaza war according to the US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan on Thursday. Alwaght has discussed the deal with senior analyst of West Asia affairs Javad Masoumi, asking him about the aspects of the deal and also the US role in it.

Former French Foreign Ministry Spokesperson to ABNA:

The Snapback Mechanism Was Meant to Appease Trump; Iran Has Found Its Own Way to Mitigate Sanctions

Many analysts believe the European troika’s decision to activate the snapback mechanism stemmed from U.S. pressure, describing its impact on Iran as far less significant than the propaganda and psychological warfare currently spreading across Iranian media and public discourse.

Sayed Nasrallah passed torch of resistance to leader of Yemen 'Abdul Malik al-Houthi'

Sayed Hassan Nasrallah passed the torch of resistance to the leader of Yemen, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, to complete the project of liberating the holy places, a Yemeni analyst said.

Experts in an interview with ABNA: Martyr Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah A paragon of ethics, a revolutionary ascetic, and a hero transcending time and place

The greatest achievement of this noble martyr, in the form and stature of a religious scholar and political leader, was the institutionalization of a culture of dignity and honor. He was a steadfast refuge against arrogant powers, sacrificing his entire life in this path.

In exclusive interview with ABNA;

Spanish PM may face Mossad, CIA action for backing Gaza: Analyst

A Spanish international affairs analyst Dr. Firas Alcharani, in an exclusive interview with ABNA, underscored that Europe’s political and economic role mostly aligns with the interests of the Israeli regime, while the majority of European nations back the just cause of Palestine.

In interview with Abna;

Ex-US intelligence officer terms attack on Qatar Israel’s message to powerless Arab states, hails Iran’s measured move in IAEA deal

Israel’s attack targeting Hamas leadership headquarters in Doha, a former U.S. intelligence officer Scott Ritter stressed, was, in the truest sense of the word, an attack on Qatar.

Interview / US-backed Hezbollah Disarming Plan: Outlook and Challenges

Last month, the Salam government approved the US-presented disarmament plan in a cabinet session. It also tasked the army with working out a framework for disarming the movement within 20 days, by the end of August. Several days ago, however, the army's commander, General Rudolf Hinkel, handed the prime minister a letter stating that such a plan could not be implemented without meeting specific prerequisites.

Expert: US Redefining its Iraq Military Presence, Full Withdrawal Uncertain

Some reports talked about Washington relocating its forces based in Ein Al-Assad military base and Baghdad Airport to Erbil, the capital of the Iraqi Kurdistan region. Currently, 2,500 military forces are in Iraq mainly serving under mission of cooperation with the Iraqi and Kurdish forces to fight ISIS remnants and training Iraqi forces.

Preparing Shias for Occultation Period Eleventh Imam’s Main Measure - says a university scholar

An Iranian Islamic researcher and university scholar referred to preparing Shia Muslims for the period of Occultation as the main measure taken by Imam Hassan Al-Askari (AS).

Larijani: Iranians are not a people who “surrender”

The interview recounts the events during the ceasefire with the regime and addresses the issues and challenges facing the Islamic Republic of Iran during this time and how they are being managed, nuclear negotiations, Resistance Front, disarming the Resistance groups, snapback mechanism, Azerbaijan-Armenia agreement, and etc.

Interview: Muslim World Backs Iran, Israel and US Failed to Realize War Goals

The 12-day war Israel waged against Iran in June not only failed to meet the goals of the aggressors, but also transformed the regional atmosphere in favor of Iran. Tehran in the war both showed its resistance to the attack of two aggressors that were equipped with cutting-edge military technology and proved that its domestic nuclear knowledge is not eliminatable with bombing. .

Daughter of Hezbollah Martyr 'Sayyid Fouad Shukr': “We are followers of Khomeini”

During that battle, on the other side of the area, there was a building where the Israelis had detained all the journalists. After that Israeli battalion was destroyed, my father went into the building and brought out the journalists. One of them – a French woman – asked him, “Do you belong to any of the resistance movements on the battlefield?” My father replied, “No… we are followers of Khomeini (ra).”