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Ultra-hardliners rejoice over claims of Iran’s alleged nuclear test

Pro-establishment voices on Persian-language social media claim a recent earthquake in Iran’s Semnan Province was actually a covert nuclear test, with ultra-hardliners calling for Iran to pursue nuclear deterrence
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Who’s who in Pezeshkian’s cabinet?

The Iranian Parliament unanimously approved President Masoud Pezeshkian’s nineteen ministerial nominees, despite criticisms and controversies during several days of hearings. Most of the nominees are not officially
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Who’s who in Pezeshkian’s cabinet?

The Iranian Parliament is currently reviewing President Masoud Pezeshkian’s nineteen ministerial nominees, with several, including a general nominated for the Interior Ministry, stirring significant controversy
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Iran expands intelligence footprint in Turkey through diplomatic facilities

Iran has been expanding its diplomatic and consular presence across Turkey by acquiring and constructing additional properties, a move facilitated by the favorable stance of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ...
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Who Is Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf was born on August 23, 1961, in Torghabeh, Khorasan Razavi Province. His brother Hassan Ghalibaf Torghabeh was killed during the war with Iraq in what the ...
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Iran: Making a Future Out of the Past

Over the past half a century, what is called "Iranology" has developed into a global industry with dozens of think-tanks, institutes, faculties and pressure groups trying to understand and ...
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