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In Iran Election, a New Target for Conservatives: the Government
A special presidential election campaign is featuring blistering attacks on the status quo by conservatives and the lone reformer alike.
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A Brief History of Iran’s Hostage Swapping
Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has made detaining foreigners and dual nationals a centerpiece of its foreign policy, trading them…
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U.N. Nuclear Watchdog Censures Iran and Demands Access for Inspectors
The International Atomic Energy Agency acted in the face of Iran’s refusal to allow experts to examine its stepped-up nuclear…
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Crowds for Raisi Show Support for Iranian State, Supreme Leader Says
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pointed to the turnout at memorials for Iran’s president at a time when external critics say popular…
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Iran’s Use of Proxy Warfare Likely to Persist, Experts Say
The sudden death of President Ebrahim Raisi is not expected to affect the actions of groups like Hezbollah and the…
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Iran Begins Funeral Events for President Raisi
A procession in the city of Tabriz was the first in a string of events after Ebrahim Raisi’s death in…
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Tuesday Briefing
The fallout after the death of Iran’s president.
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Iran Moves to Project Stability After Crash Kills Key Leaders
The ayatollah announced five days of mourning for the president and foreign minister who died when their helicopter plunged into…
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Tuesday Briefing: What’s Next for Iran
Also, an international prosecutor’s request for arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas.
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Israel Should Expect Little Change From Raisi’s Replacement, Experts Say
After President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran was killed in a helicopter crash, Israeli officials quickly dismissed suggestions that they were…