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Iran hardliners extend threats to US interests after Israeli attack

Some Iranian hardliners have warned that US interests could be targeted by Islamic Republic forces if Israel continues its strikes on Iran, asserting that Iran should view "interests, resources, ...
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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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Iran’s supreme leader reportedly moved to secure location amid fears of Israeli strike

Israel said it targeted another top Hezbollah commander on Sunday, just two days after it killed the group’s longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an airstrike in Beirut, while Iran’s ...
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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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The world must not fall for Iran’s diplomatic overtures again

Iran takes the West in general, and the United States in particular, for fools. How else to explain the current “charm offensive” by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his ...
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Iran’s Russia Problem

Iran’s newish president and foreign minister could hardly be more different in demeanor. President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks informally, often goes off script, and loves to crack jokes. Foreign Minister ...
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