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Assassination of Hamas leader in Iran puts new president in a trap
Middle East

Assassination of Hamas leader in Iran puts new president in a trap

Depending on how Pezeshkian responds, it may force the US to get directly involved in defense of Israel

Could a reformist actually win the Iranian presidential election?
Middle East

Could a reformist actually win the Iranian presidential election?

There is one moderate among a parade of hardliners contending to replace the late Ebrahim Raisi

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Middle East

Raisi’s death throws a wrench into internal Iranian politics

This could destabilize Iran further and complicate the showdown for electing the next supreme leader

Iran’s political factions aren't united on Hamas, or the Middle East
Middle East

Iran’s political factions aren't united on Hamas, or the Middle East

But most favor a policy of restraint in reaction to the Gaza war.

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Middle East

Iran's mass protests achieved four critical things this year

Demonstrators wanted to make sure that Mahsa Amini's tragic death wasn't in vain. By these measures, it wasn't.