Iran

Iran: When Ayatollahs Lampoon the Clergy

“Look at our times a handful of imposter clericsHaving no notion of reason and scienceHaving no notion of what man is aboutDesperate like donkeys in search of fodderAll they care about is eating and fornicatingHave cast aside notions of shame and honorThey seek nothing but loot and plunderAlien they are …

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Iran Update, February 20, 2026

Toplines Iran is unlikely to make any meaningful nuclear concessions in its upcoming draft proposal to the United States. Iran may calculate that it can delay the strikes if it offers a sufficiently conciliatory proposal, however. US President Donald Trump gave Iran on February 20 a deadline of “10 to …

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Indirect U.S.-Iran De-escalation Talks: The “Zero Enrichment” vs. “Sovereign Right” Negotiations

The upcoming second round of high-stakes talks between Iran and the USA in Geneva (mid-February 2026) aims to curb Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for significant sanctions relief, potentially averting further regional military conflict. Oman acting as a key mediator will require to balance the obstinate positions off both sides. …

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