TEHRAN (Basirat): An American political analyst said an initiative by the US administration to develop an alliance with the Persian Gulf and Arab allies is expected to fail as there are sharp disagreements between the member states of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council on Iran.

TEHRAN (Basirat): A senior Iranian army official warned that Washington and its allies plan to wear off Tehran's regional and missile power, and stressed that compromise with the US will cost Tehran even more than confrontation.