Following an executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump to reinstate sanctions and ramp up maximum pressure on Iran, the Iranian currency has plunged once again. The exchange rate for one U.S. dollar in Iran’s free market has surged past…
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Iran displays Russian-made long-range air defense systems in military exercises – The Times of Israel
Iran displays Russian-made long-range air defense systems in military exercises The Times of Israel
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A wedding in a desert full of war props: Gohar Dashti’s best photograph | Art and design
I grew up in Ahvaz, a city in Iran that’s close to the border with Iraq, during the Iran-Iraq war of 1980-88. I have a memory of going to a wedding party as a child and hearing bombs and alarms – I didn’t fully understand what was…
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Iran tests missile it says can hit US ships in Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman
Iran test-fired an anti-warship cruise missile with a range of 1,000km (600 miles) capable of reaching US Navy ships in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman, state television reported on Saturday.“This is a Ghadr-380 mile type L. It has over…
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Iran in 2025: How strong does it remain in the Middle East? – The House of Commons Library
Iran in 2025: How strong does it remain in the Middle East? The House of Commons Library
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Iranian Foreign Minister discusses mutual Issues with Afghan officials
KABUL, 26th January, 2025 (WAM) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held discussions today in Kabul with senior Afghan officials on issues of mutual interest.
The talks took place during Araghchi’s official visit to the Afghan capital,…
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How Iran Lost Before It Lost: The Roll Back of Its Gray Zone Strategy – War on the Rocks
How Iran Lost Before It Lost: The Roll Back of Its Gray Zone Strategy War on the Rocks
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Iraq’s search for security and sovereignty after Assad’s collapse
The collapse of the Assad regime in neighboring Syria has significant political and security implications for Iraq. Of immediate concern is the security vacuum in Syria, which may create spillover effects across the border reminiscent of…
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New Russia-Iran Treaty Reveals the Limits of Their Partnership
The wide-ranging treaty signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on January 17 was presented as a breakthrough in relations between the two countries. However, the pact does not constitute a…
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Iran unveils new underground naval base in Persian Gulf amid tension with US, Israel – The Times of Israel
Iran unveils new underground naval base in Persian Gulf amid tension with US, Israel The Times of Israel
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