Iran: New compulsory veiling law intensifies oppression of women and girls Amnesty International
Category: 1. Iran
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Iran: New compulsory veiling law intensifies oppression of women and girls – Amnesty International
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Why Did Iran Allow Bashar al-Assad’s Downfall?
In a little over a week, Bashar al-Assad saw his reign of brutality fall as rebels launched an offensive from the northwest followed by a parallel offensive from the southern front. The facade of military strength crumbled as the Syrian…
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The fall of President Bashar al-Assad is a blow to Iran and Russia – and a boost for Turkey – Chatham House
The fall of President Bashar al-Assad is a blow to Iran and Russia – and a boost for Turkey Chatham House
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To help Georgians, the West must drive a wedge between Georgia and the Russia-China-Iran camp
On November 28, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced the suspension of accession negotiations with the European…
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What Russia, Iran, and the Houthis get out of Moscow recruiting Yemeni mercenaries
New reports reveal that the Russian armed forces have managed to recruit hundreds of Yemeni men into their ranks thanks to…
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Israel Is Underestimating Iran and Its Allies
In response to Hamas’s October 7 attack last year, the Israeli government launched a regional war meant to reshape the Middle East. Israel specifically targeted the so-called axis of resistance, a network of groups allied with Iran that…
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Persian Perspectives Today: Shahab Paranj
Listen to series host and podcast contributor Megan Vahdat sit down with the director of UCLA’s Iranian music program, Dr. Shahab Paranj, to discuss the importance of sharing traditional Iranian music with new generations.
Megan Vahdat:…
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Iran Has Shown Its Vulnerabilities
In the early morning of October 26, Israel launched the single largest military attack on Iranian territory since the Iran-Iraq war. The attack came nearly a month after Iran’s October 1 ballistic missile strikes on Israel, dubbed “Operation…
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How China’s Iran support could spark a Persian Gulf energy war – The Hill
How China’s Iran support could spark a Persian Gulf energy war The Hill
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