Opinion
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Europe Distances Itself from Washington, Seeks Engagement with Tehran Amid Middle East Conflict
Europe distances itself from the US and seeks engagement with Iran amid Middle East conflict, citing risks and distrust of…
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Missile War or Energy War: The Fate of the Battle in the Strait of Hormuz
The battle for the Strait of Hormuz hinges on control over energy supply and prices, with the US and Iran…
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Resilience in Warfare: Iran-U.S.-Israel Conflict Highlights Strategic Stalemate
Severe censorship, destroyed missile defenses, and Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz intensify the US-Israel-Iran conflict amid rising oil…
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Taliban Imposes Unusual Restrictions on Commemoration of Martyr Leader Khamenei in Kabul and Blocks Similar Event in Herat
The Taliban imposed strict restrictions on the commemoration of martyr leader Khamenei in Kabul and blocked a similar event in…
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On the Edge: Iran and the US—War or Agreement?
An analysis of 47 years of Iran-US tensions and the prospects for war or peace under Trump’s presidency.
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Taliban’s Penal Code Reveals Systematic Return to Pre-Modern Repression
The Taliban’s new 119-article penal code enshrines religious repression, slavery, and social apartheid, signaling a return to pre-modern brutality in…
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US-Iran Negotiations Shadowed by Calculated Costs and Benefits
US-Iran talks continue amid strategic calculations, with Washington balancing military risks and the desire for negotiation.
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Taliban Target Shiite Spiritual Heritage Amid Ongoing Oppression
Taliban's systematic efforts to plunder Shiite spiritual heritage in Afghanistan provoke calls for public resistance and protection of cultural centers.
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Is the Taliban Approaching a Breaking Point? Leadership Change Under Consideration
Reports suggest the Taliban may remove Mullah Haibatullah from leadership, signaling deep divisions and a possible power struggle within the…
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The Costs of Unilateralism: Lessons from Syria, Ukraine, and Afghanistan
Dr. Seyed Javad Sajadi reflects on the dangers of unilateral policies through examples from Syria, Ukraine, and Afghanistan’s political challenges.