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What comes after Ebrahim Raisi

The death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on Sunday may have shocked the Middle East and broader world, but it is rather unlikely to alter Iran’s strategic direction in either domestic or foreign policy. While Raisi held the title of president, his authority was constrained by …

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Iran Update, May 18, 2024

Key Takeaways: Northern Gaza Strip: The IDF 98th Division continued to conduct clearing operations in Jabalia.Southern Gaza Strip: Israeli forces expanded clearing operations in eastern Rafah.Political Negotiations: US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that the United States believes Hamas withdrew from the latest ceasefire negotiations in the hopes of …

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Spotlight on Iran: May 8-16, 2024

The chief of staff of the Iranian army declared that the al-Aqsa Flood and the Iranian attackon Israel accelerated the process of eliminating Israel and brought about regional and globalstrategic changes. The commander of the IRGC’s Qods Force said the Supreme Leader of Iranwas the only one in the world …

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Sanctions Target Iran and its Axis of Resistance

Since the October 7 Hamas attack, U.S. and allied officials have added economic sanctions on Iran and its “Axis of Resistance” partners to counter their efforts to support Hamas.Sanctions have been targeted primarily at facilitators that help Iran develop missiles and armed drones and which generate and move funds and …

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L’OTAN est-elle parvenue à affaiblir la Russie ?

Plusieurs de mes correspondants affirment que l’un des objectifs de l’occident otanien dans sa guerre de proxy contre la Russie était de l’affaiblir et que cet objectif est presque atteint aujourd’hui. Dans mon appréhension des événements et des faits, je pense qu’ils se trompent lourdement et qu’au contraire la Russie …

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