Revelations of major high-level corruption by a former lawmaker have shaken Iran’s political landscape, with many viewing the exposure as a tactic to bolster Mojtaba Khamenei’s candidacy to succeed ...
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The Pezeshkian Paradox: Iran’s New President and the IRGC
Masoud Pezeshkian faces a stark dilemma as president: either appease the IRGC's power and ideology or alienate his own reformist constituency, risking political paralysis. Almost a month has passed ...
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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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How did Iranian presidents navigate their UN visits?
Masoud Pezeshkian is set to become the seventh Iranian president to address the UN General Assembly. But how did his predecessors navigate their visits to New York, and what ...
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How Long Will the Khamenei-Pezeshkian Honeymoon Last?
Supporters of President Masoud Pezeshkian are hopeful for a prolonged honeymoon period between his administration and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, believing that the relationship between the president and the ...
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Cyber police undermine Iranian president’s internet freedom promises
Contradicting President Masoud Pezeshkian's campaign pledges to end internet censorship in Iran, the head of the Cyber Police on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining strict control. Vahid Majid
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