The opening of a “hijab removal treatment clinic” to “offer scientific and psychological treatment” for Iranian women who refuse to wear a hijab was announced in November.
There is international concern about what will happen at…
Category: 1. Iran
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Iran, Israel, and the Delicate Balance of Disorder
On October 3, 2023, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei addressed a large crowd of government officials and international visitors in Tehran. As he approached his conclusion, Khamenei’s remarks turned to Israel—the Islamic Republic’s…
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Iran: New compulsory veiling law intensifies oppression of women and girls – Amnesty International
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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Syria After Assad: What to Know About HTS, Hezbollah, and Iran
Bruce Hoffman is Shelby Cullom and Kathryn W. Davis Senior fellow for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security at the Council on Foreign Relations.
Ha’yat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is a Sunni Islamist group. How should the U.S. and its regional…
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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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Syrian rebel commander urges Israel to support uprising, strike Iran-backed forces – The Times of Israel
Syrian rebel commander urges Israel to support uprising, strike Iran-backed forces The Times of Israel
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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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How Iran Sees the Path to Peace
On July 30, Masoud Pezeshkian was sworn in as Iran’s new president. Mere hours after the ceremony, Ismail Haniyeh, the former prime minister of the Palestinian National Authority and chairman of the Hamas political bureau, was assassinated by…
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The Real Reason for Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman Is Pivoting to Iran
Over the last few weeks, colleagues, bosses, mentors, and friends from high school have asked me some version of the question “What’s up with Mohammed bin Salman?” On Nov. 11 at a summit of Islamic nations in Riyadh, the Saudi…
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