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Iran’s struggles to staff leadership

The Kuwaiti Al-Jarida newspaper reported on October 13 that Islamic Republic Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei appointed the Quds Force deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Brigadier ...
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Controversial ultra-hardliner claims Khamenei endorsed his path

A controversial politician popular with ultra-hardliner youth has sparked social media controversy by claiming Iran’s Leader wants him to continue in his path “with determination”. Ali-Akbar Raefipour, a
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Iran’s Influence Wanes Amidst Regional Turmoil

The war in Gaza began between Israel and IRGC-backed Hamas on October 7, 2023, with Hamas's attack on Israel. A year later, the Islamic Republic's regional influence has waned. ...
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BBC coverage of Hamas conflict ‘profoundly biased,’ says former pro-Iran commentator

When Catherine Perez-Shakdam took the helm of Britain’s biggest grassroots pro-Israel campaign group this summer, she inherited a bulging inbox . Aside from the continuing domestic fallout from the ...
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What Iran’s Regime Tries To Achieve By Kicking The Can Down The Road

The principle reason Iran’s regime is not reformable is mainly because according to the regime’s own constitution, the Supreme Leader is above the law. Everything must pass through the ...
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Khamenei’s Key Appointment of Mokhber Completes the Puzzle for Perpetual Rule Over Iran

In a striking and calculated move, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reinforced his grip on power by appointing Mohammad Mokhber, the former Vice President under the slain ...
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