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The rise of Reza Pahlavi: Iranian opposition leader or opportunist?
The rise of Reza Pahlavi: Iranian opposition leader or opportunist? Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s former shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, has emerged as a prominent opposition leader in exile, encouraging Iranians to demonstrate against the government. Pahlavi’s popularity and intentions are unclear, with some viewing him as an opposition leader dedicated to democracy, while […]
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Iran’s universities have long been a battleground, where protests happen and students fight for the future
Iran’s universities have long been a battleground, where protests happen and students fight for the future Iran’s universities have been a battleground for protests and student activism since at least the mid-1900s, with students fighting for political reform and freedom. The current wave of protests, which began in December 2025, has spread across the country, […]
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How social media is channeling popular discontent in Iran during ongoing period of domestic unrest
How social media is channeling popular discontent in Iran during ongoing period of domestic unrest The recent protests in Iran have been significantly influenced by social media, which has played a pivotal role in organizing, spreading, and documenting the unrest. The Iranian government’s attempt to block internet access during the protests has had limited success, […]
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Googoosh, the ‘Voice of Iran,’ has gone quiet – and that’s her point
Googoosh, the ‘Voice of Iran,’ has gone quiet – and that’s her point Googoosh, known as the “Voice of Iran,” has gone quiet due to her refusal to sing until her country is rescued from the current political turmoil. Googoosh’s silence is a conscious political gesture that draws its force from her singular position in […]
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Today Venezuela, tomorrow Iran: can the Islamic Republic survive a second Trump presidency?
Today Venezuela, tomorrow Iran: can the Islamic Republic survive a second Trump presidency? Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro’s fate demonstrates that the Trump administration is willing to use military force for regime change, and Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei faces a similar threat. Khamenei’s regime is in trouble due to lack of state allies, a crumbling […]
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Where next for Khamenei? After war, Iran’s supreme leader is faced with difficult choices
Where next for Khamenei? After war, Iran’s supreme leader is faced with difficult choices Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei faces difficult choices after the recent war with Israel, including how to respond to international pressure and criticism of his handling of the conflict. Khamenei must weigh the need for reform against the loyalty of […]
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Why the US bombed a bunch of metal tubes − a nuclear engineer explains the importance of centrifuges to Iranian efforts to build nuclear weapons
Why the US bombed a bunch of metal tubes − a nuclear engineer explains the importance of centrifuges to Iranian efforts to build nuclear weapons Iran has produced thousands of centrifuges to enrich uranium, with most deployed in three enrichment sites: Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan. The Natanz facility was designed to hold over 50,000 centrifuges. […]
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Iran emerged weakened and vulnerable after war with Israel − and that could mean trouble for country’s ethnic minorities
Iran emerged weakened and vulnerable after war with Israel − and that could mean trouble for country’s ethnic minorities Iran’s recent war with Israel has left the country weakened and vulnerable, potentially threatening its ethnic minorities. The Islamic Republic’s military power has been significantly diminished, with its soft power also eroding due to a loss […]
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US bombs Iran’s nuclear sites: What led to Trump pulling the trigger – and what happens next?
US bombs Iran’s nuclear sites: What led to Trump pulling the trigger – and what happens next? The US launched a surprise attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz, using “bunker buster” bombs and Tomahawk missiles in the early hours of June 22, 2025. The strike was likely intended to cripple […]
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What does Israel’s strike mean for US policy on Iran and prospects for a nuclear deal?
What does Israel’s strike mean for US policy on Iran and prospects for a nuclear deal? Israel’s strike on Iranian nuclear and military facilities has pushed the Middle East closer to a wider, more dangerous regional war, and has implications for recent US diplomatic efforts toward a deal with Tehran over its nuclear program. The […]
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