Will reformists benefit from nuclear deal?

Ardavan Amir-Aslani — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 15:28:44 +0000

France 24

Iranians head to the polls on Friday for a double election: one for their parliament and one for the Assembly of Experts, the body that could appoint the next Supreme Leader. It’s the first time these two bodies are up for election on the same day, and much has changed: the nuclear deal signed in Vienna, the lifting of economic sanctions, and Iran’s return to the international scene. Could this be the turning point that changes the balance of power between reformists and conservatives?

Our guests
Ardavan AMIR ASLANI
International lawyer and author

Ellie GERANMAYEH
Policy Fellow, European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

Patrick CLAWSON
Senior fellow, Washington Institute for Near East Policy

Reza MARASHI
Research Director, National Iranian American Council

Part 1 :

http://www.france24.com/en/20160225-debate-iran-elections-khamenei-rouhani-part-one

Part 2 :

http://www.france24.com/en/20160225-debate-iran-elections-khamenei-rouhani-part-two

European Businesses Flock To Iran

Ardavan Amir-Aslani — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 12:12:35 +0000

The Iran nuclear deal sparked furious debate here in the U.S., but it’s been a lot less controversial in Europe. That’s even the case in France which was especially tough in its demands for Iranian concessions. And as NPR’s Eleanor Beardsley reports, many European companies are already planning to rebuild their once profitable commercial links with Iran.

Check out the article on NPR’s website.

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Will reformists benefit from nuclear deal?

European Businesses Flock To Iran