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Iran: FM Reasserts Sovereignty Over Persian Gulf Trio Islands

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian described the three islands in the Persian Gulf as inseparable and eternal parts of Iran, stressing that Tehran will by no means compromise on its territorial integrity.  “The islands of Abu Musa, the Greater Tunb and the Lesser Tunb in the Persian Gulf are inseparable …

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Iranian Influence Fuels Injustice In Iraq – OpEd

An Iraqi court judgment imprisoning a young man for criticizing a governmental entity sparked anger and rejection in the southern province of Nasiriyah last week, prompting hundreds of young people to demonstrate and confront the security forces, who killed at least two demonstrators. The story began when 20-year-old Haider Al-Zaidi …

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Putin’s War and the Dangers of Russian Disintegration

The Unraveling of a Fragile Multiethnic State Could Lead to More Violence As Russian President Vladimir Putin doubles down on his war in Ukraine, the stability of his regime hangs in the balance. Some observers have predicted that the Russian president could be overthrown; others even hope for a breakup …

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