TEHRAN(Basirat): As 2018 approaches its end, it is time to look back at the important events and happenings that shaped the year. The year would go down in history for many reasons – tragic incidents, hyperbolic remarks, political dramas, trade wars, downfall of dictators, rise of democrats.

TEHRAN (Basirat): After closing an arms deal with Saudi Arabia worth $110 billion, it makes sense for US President Donald Trump to refuse to say whether slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi deserves justice - just as he won’t say Yemen and Syria are entitled to peace or ending the twin wars is the best way to ensure their people have the security they need.