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The war has failed to convert military pressure into political breakdown. It has simply shifted the domestic crisis onto ground that favors the regime’s hardest institutions. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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Iranians are far from united in mourning the passing of Ebrahim Raisi, also known as ‘The Butcher of Tehran.” Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentMay 20, 2024
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