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ifmat - The securitization of Iranian football

The securitization of Iranian football

From the winter of 1989-90, when the Islamic Republic first decided to bring Esteghlal FC and Persepolis FC under its control, through to the beginning of the Khatami era, ...
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ifmat - Drone attacks by Iraqi militias reflect Iran waning hold

Drone attacks by Iraqi militias reflect Iran’s waning hold

Iran’s expeditionary Quds Force commander brought one main directive for Iraqi militia faction leaders long beholden to Tehran, when he gathered with them in Baghdad last month: Maintain calm, ...
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ifmat - Who will be the next chief of Iran State Broadcaster IRIB

Who will be the next chief of Iran’s State Broadcaster IRIB

The Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader is expected to name a new chief for Iran's national broadcaster, the Islamic Republic of Iran's Broadcasting organization (IRIB) which he supervises
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ifmat - Iranian opposition figures write to Israeli PM requesting solidarity

Iranian opposition figures write to Israeli PM requesting solidarity

More than 30 Iranian opposition activists living abroad have written to Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett asking him to continue opposing the Islamic Republic, saying that a democratic Iran ...
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ifmat - Will Iran new president be held accountable

Will Iran’s new president be held accountable

Much literature has speculated on what his posture will be toward the Biden administration, how he will address Iran’s sagging economy and whether he will succeed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ...
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ifmat - Iran Parliament seeks death penalty for sending images to foreign networks

Iran’s Parliament seeks death penalty for sending images to foreign networks

On June 8, 2021, Iran’s Parliament passed the first draft of a bill that, if it becomes law, would impose the death penalty for those convicted of “spying or ...
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