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Top Notes from?Iran Daily Summaries?published on?05 & 06 AUG 2023:
Hardliners’ Obstructionism amid Hope for Iran-U.S. Dialogue: With a track record of impeding negotiations between Iran and the U.S., Iran’s hardliners are persisting in efforts to obstruct any potential for talks. On a positive note, Ali Baqeri-Kani, Iran’s lead negotiator, is raising expectations for a pathway to dialogue between Tehran and Washington, while an IRIB host voices criticism of the government’s negotiations with the United States.
Iran’s Persistent ‘Look to East’ Policy amidst Regional Shifts: Undeterred by numerous appeals for policy revisions and cautionary alerts regarding regional developments, Tehran is persisting in its “look to the East.” While some media sources echo the administration’s view on Iran’s potential economic prospects through engagement with Asian nations such as Pakistan and Sri Lanka, a number of outlets raise concerns over the inadequacies and shortcomings of Iran’s approach.
Rushed Hijab Enactment Raises Doubts, Criticisms: The contentious hijab enactment in Iran is gaining momentum, heading swiftly to the Guardian Council. This has raised concerns among reformist-leaning observers regarding transparency and the potential for hasty decisions. However, the absence of a clear law has led to arbitrary arrests and business closures, resulting in hardship for the people. As criticisms mount from various quarters, the need for a comprehensive and well-defined law becomes increasingly apparent.
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Alarm in Reformist Iranian Media over Saudi Nuclear Diplomacy: Concerned over Saudi Arabia’s potential nuclear ambitions, Iran’s reformist media are reacting strongly to increased diplomatic initiatives on the part of the Saudis with the United States and Israel. Reformist analysts are worried about the extent to which Saudi Arabia might obtain significant concessions as it enhances its nuclear capabilities.
Barter Agreements with Iraq amidst Mounting U.S. Sanctions: A hardline outlet underscores the strategic importance to Iran of trade relations with Iraq as a calculated maneuver to steer through the obstacles posed by U.S. sanctions. Notably, empirical data reveal a significant surge in Iran’s exports to Iraq, facilitated through the border province of Kermanshah.
Iran’s Nuclear Power Ambitions: New Plans Revealed: Iran selects five coastal sites for nuclear power plants, including reactivating Karun. Plans also involve small-scale thallium-based plants and the expansion of Bushehr’s capacity to 3,100 megawatts.