TEHRAN – “Israel has won all they can by force of arms. You’ve won. I mean, you’ve won.”
When Donald Trump said those words in the Knesset on October 8, the room filled with the performative applause of a society trying to believe what…
Category: 1. Iran
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PMOI Resistance Units escalate struggle amidst record wave of executions in Iran |
While the Iranian regime, under the direct order of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, unleashes an unprecedented wave of executions to terrorize the public and stifle dissent, its strategy is facing a powerful and organized backlash. Across the…
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IRAN-TEHRAN-NEW METRO STATION
(251018) — TEHRAN, Oct. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) — A journalist works at the newly-opened Maryam Moghaddas station of Tehran Metro Line 6 in Tehran, Iran, Oct. 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Shadati)
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China Warns U.S. Over Taiwan Arms Funding
Why it matters:
Beijing views the move as a direct challenge to its sovereignty and a violation of the one-China principle. The Chinese government considers Taiwan a part of its territory and opposes any foreign military…
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Iran says UN's nuclear restrictions "terminated" as of Saturday
TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) — Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Saturday that all United Nations Security Council resolutions and restrictions on its nuclear program are no longer legally binding as of Saturday.
He made the remarks…
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Iranian FM urges Afghanistan, Pakistan to exercise restraint
TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) — Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday called on Afghanistan and Pakistan to exercise self-restraint, stop clashes, and resolve differences through dialogue.
He made the remarks during a phone call…
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Qalibaf Notifies of Law Approving Iran’s Accession to CFT
Why it matters:
The move marks a significant step in aligning Iran’s financial transparency regulations and their implications for national economic sovereignty amid Western sanctions.
The big picture:
Iran’s Expediency…
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Pakistan–Afghanistan conflict: U.S. maneuvering vs. China’s mediation
TEHRAN – The recent border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan underscore the fragility of South Asia’s security environment.
The conflict highlights divergent approaches to regional crises, reflecting broader global strategic…
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Analyst: Russia Acts Pragmatically While Iran Treats Politics As A Matter Of Honor
Writing in the Etemad daily on Saturday, Abdi compared Iran’s foreign policy mindset with that of Russia, saying Moscow prioritizes national interests over prestige or sentiment.
Referring to the recent meeting between Russian President…
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The politics of prayer: who controls Iran’s mosques and Friday sermons
The Center for the Supervision of Mosque Affairs, a branch of the Organization for Islamic Propagation, oversees and coordinates mosque activities.
Prayer leaders in major mosques are appointed or vetted by provincial representatives of the…
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