The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/meir-javedanfar/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:48:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Meir Javedanfar | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/meir-javedanfar/ 32 32 Will renewed sanctions force Iran to buckle? Ask after midterm results are in https://www.timesofisrael.com/will-renewed-sanctions-force-iran-to-buckle-ask-after-tuesday/ Mon, 05 Nov 2018 22:25:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1955699 Analysts say Tehran is unlikely to cave quickly, will hope for a new US administration in 2020; a blue wave during Tuesday's midterms may give it enough hope to hold out

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]]> Khamenei aims to ensure Iran deal won’t lead to regime change https://www.timesofisrael.com/khamenei-aims-to-ensure-iran-deal-wont-lead-to-regime-change/ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 06:39:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1219170 If world powers are hoping the influx of Western money and ideals will boost and even ultimately empower reformists, they've likely miscalculated

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]]> Did Israel, under the shah, help start Iran’s nuclear program? https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-generation-ago-israelis-found-paradise-in-iran/ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 12:50:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=728128 A new documentary recalls the 'paradise in a bubble' of Israelis in Iran before 1979. It also suggests they played an initial role in setting Iran on the nuclear path

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]]> Chemical allegations in Syria haunt ally Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/chemical-allegations-in-syria-haunt-ally-iran/ Thu, 29 Aug 2013 22:25:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=655000 Islamic Republic 'a major victim of chemical weapons,' notes country's new president

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]]> With Rowhani at the helm, all options may no longer be on the table https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-rowhani-at-the-helm-all-options-may-no-longer-be-on-the-table/ Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:57:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=555288 The election of the relative moderate in Iran gives the clerical regime a facade of legitimacy that may protect it from domestic and Western opposition

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]]> Iran votes for change, but new president will have a hard time delivering https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-votes-for-change-but-new-president-will-have-a-hard-time-delivering/ Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:45:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=554020 Hasan Rowhani may have his heart in the right place, but his ability to overcome a conservative supreme leader is limited

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]]> For Iranian moderates, a glimmer of hope https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-iranian-moderates-a-glimmer-of-hope/ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 23:28:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=537054 Presidential hopeful Hassan Rouhani, a relative liberal, could squeeze though to the second round run-off, experts posit, but Khameini won't let him win presidency

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]]> Iran’s presidential shortlist exposes a fearful regime https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-presidential-shortlist-exposes-a-fearful-regime/ Wed, 22 May 2013 13:04:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=516454 The removal of two outspoken Khamenei critics indicates the narrowing of legitimate discourse in the Islamic Republic, experts say

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]]> Iran recruiting volunteer troops for Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-recruiting-volunteers-for-syria/ Mon, 06 May 2013 20:36:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=493320 'Today our main war front is against the Zionist entity,' says prominent Iranian lawmaker

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]]> Loose lips sink Ayatollahs, Iran warns ahead of vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/loose-lips-sink-countries-iran-warns-ahead-of-vote/ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 19:50:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=342296 Leaders in Tehran, hoping to avoid repeat of unrest from 2009 elections, tell those calling for free elections to keep quiet

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]]> No other countries likely to follow Canada’s lead in severing ties with Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-other-countries-likely-to-follow-canadas-lead-in-severing-ties-with-iran/ Sun, 09 Sep 2012 17:32:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=218938 Ottawa denies it shut embassy because of imminent Israeli attack; other Western countries disinclined to close their legations

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]]> German FM cautions Israel not to jump to conclusions regarding Bulgaria attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/german-fm-cautions-israel-not-to-jump-to-conclusions-regarding-bulgaria-attack/ Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:26:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=167054 Guido Westerwelle says that without information, one 'should be careful in commenting'

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]]> Rita hopes Farsi album’ll charm Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-music-icon-hopes-her-farsi-album-charms-iran/ Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:18:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=151270 Tehran-born Rita's album 'My Joys,' sung 'in the language of Ahmadinejad,' is gaining a following in the land of her birth. It's not a political statement, she stresses, but a return to her roots

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]]> Putin visit to Israel next week could be vital in bid to thwart Iran via sanctions https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-press-visiting-putin-on-iran/ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:57:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=138462 Russian president may be signaling to Tehran that it needs to compromise in order to retain his support

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]]> Israel highly skeptical on Iran-IAEA inspection deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-greets-news-of-iran-un-deal-with-caution/ Tue, 22 May 2012 12:10:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=108054 Ministers point to Tehran's history of backtracking on agreements; defense official says Iran will never give up on nuclear ambitions

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