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TEHRAN BLOG: Why a Trump win may not be good for Israel

November 4, 2024

Israel's close association with Trump might further alienate it from other regional players, while Iran, now open to negotiation, may see opportunities in the coming shifts.

TEHRAN BLOG: 'We don't want war'

October 26, 2024

As dawn broke over Tehran on October 26, Iranians awoke to news of the biggest direct airstrikes on their homeland since the Iran-Iraq war, sparking fierce debate on the street and online over what happens next.

TEHRAN BLOG: Will Iran's missile attack on Israel provoke a wider regional war?

October 1, 2024

Despite the recent ballistic missile attack launched by Iran against Israel in October 2024, the Iranian government has indicated that it does not seek a further escalation into a broader conflict.

TEHRAN BLOG: Iranian MP claims “17mn Afghans in Iran”

September 25, 2024

An Iranian member of parliament has claimed there are 17mn Afghan nationals residing in Iran, while Tehran officials announced a crackdown on Afghan street vendors.

TEHRAN BLOG: Turkey, Iran and India vie for influence in Central Asia

September 11, 2024

As the world's attention pivots towards flashpoints in Europe and the Pacific, a new contest for influence is quietly unfolding in the heart of Eurasia.

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