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How America misunderstood Iran’s monarchy - and the Pahlavi legacy - opinion
Western views of monarchy often overlook Iran’s unique history, where kingship has long been tied to national unity and cultural identity.
Iran’s worsening economic crisis raises questions over Tehran’s willingness to compromise
Iran’s powerful militia network could expand war - opinion
Trump’s agenda now: Destroy Iranian regime's ability to govern – opinion
Hezbollah uses Ashura religious events to show off ‘modern weapons’ - analysis
Terrorist leader Hassan Nasrallah threatens Israel, European countries and puts out homophobic statements as his militia terrorizes Lebanon.
How real is the Saudi-Iranian thaw? - opinion
Saudi leaders no doubt believe that restoring diplomatic relations is a useful political ploy, but surely appreciate that the deal is superficial.
Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers to meet during Ramadan
Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to revive relations earlier this month after years of hostility that had threatened stability and security in the Gulf.
Iran sentences two to death for Islamic State attack on shrine
The two men sentenced to death said during the trial that they had been in contact with the Islamic State in neighboring Afghanistan and helped organize the attack.
Iran is growing a Shi'ite nucleus in Israel, manipulates internal strife - opinion
Iran, discontent with their current regime of torture, is attempting to expand their influence in Israel.
Sadr's supporters leave Baghdad on his order following riots
Violent clashes erupted in Iraq's Republican Palace in the heavily protected Green Zone after the powerful Shi'ite cleric announced he would fully withdraw from politics.
Armed clashes sweep Iraq amid political turmoil
Iraq has been swept by political turmoil in the past year as all sides failed to form a government coalition.
Sadrist protests against Iranian influence: Iraq's testing moment
BEHIND THE LINES: The possibility of further deterioration remains very real. Iraq is currently passing through its most tense days since the ISIS war eight years ago.
Blast in Kabul, Afghanistan kills 8; Islamic State claims responsibility
The militant group said in a statement that 20 people were killed and injured in an attack launched in western Kabul.
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack in Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif
The explosions killed at least nine and injured 15 members of the local Shi'a community, who are a religious minority in Afghanistan. A bomb also went off in a mosque in Kabul.
