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Features Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stands before the coffins of seven Revolutionary Guard officers killed in the Iranian consulate strike in Syria. (EPA)

Tehran, Tel Aviv Exchange Displays of Power During Gaza Conflict

Since the start of the Gaza conflict following Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7, Iran has been visibly involved in the regional crisis. This involvement…

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World This handout picture provided by the office of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei shows him addressing and giving the annual address to the nation for Nowruz, the Persian New Year, in Tehran on March 20, 2024. (Photo by KHAMENEI.IR / AFP)

Iran’s Khamenei Balances War Specter, Reestablishing Deterrence

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is wary of tarnishing his legacy with a departure from the policy of “deterrence” in the final years of his rule, avoiding…

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World The Permanent Exhibition of Ballistic Missiles belonging to the Revolutionary Guard in Tehran, Iran (Fars News Agency)

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Media Highlights Arsenal Capable of Striking Israel

As tensions rise between Iran and Israel following the killing of Iranian Revolutionary Guard leaders in Syria, a Tehran newspaper, “Hamshahri,” showcased…

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World Rouhani meets with the leaders of the Revolutionary Guards after winning a second presidential term. (Archives - Iranian Presidency website)

Rouhani Reveals Details of Meeting Aimed at Easing Tension with IRGC Leaders

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani revealed the circumstances of a meeting aimed at “calming tensions” with five senior leaders of the Revolutionary…

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World Rouhani and Zarif during a government meeting in 2019 (Archive - ISNA)

Rouhani Learned about Ain al-Asad Attack from State Television

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was reportedly not informed of an attack on the Ain al-Asad base, at dawn on Jan. 8, 2020, five days after the killing…

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World Iran’s then Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif attends a press conference in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 26, 2021. (AFP via Getty Images)

Zarif Recalls Buildup to 2020 Attack on Ain al-Asad Base in Retaliation to Soleimani’s Killing

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif recalled the details of the retaliation taken by his country against the United States after its killing…

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World Khamenei delivers his annual televised speech (AFP)

Khamenei Dissatisfied with Living Situation, Raisi Defends His Economic Performance

Iran’s Spiritual Leader Ali Khamenei expressed his dissatisfaction with the living and economic situation in the country, while President Ebrahim Raisi…

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World Iranian cleric Kazem Seddiqi (Iran's Constitutional Guardianship Council website)

Iran Land Grabs Spotlight Corruption Near Khamenei

Conflicting reports are swirling around Kazem Seddiqi, a prominent Iranian official and cleric, with leaked documents supporting allegations of his involvement…

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