Iran
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After Khamenei: Planning for Iran’s Leadership Transition
Contingency Planning Memorandum — A report by the Council on Foreign Relations After Khamenei and the uncertainty of Iran’s next transition After Khamenei is no longer a distant question but…
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The weaponization of education rhetoric: A response to Melania Trump’s “Peace Through Education” address at the UN Security Council
Context and Timing A girl’s school in Iran was struck by a missile, killing many children and adults two days before a major UN speech on education and peace. Subsequently…
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America’s Latest Middle-East Fiasco
Escalation in the Middle East After joint US-Israeli strikes killed Ali Khamenei, Iran retaliated across the region, raising fears of a prolonged and destabilizing conflict. Meanwhile, Washington signaled operations could…
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After the strike: The danger of war in Iran
Context and Immediate Aftermath The joint U.S.-Israel strike killed Iran’s supreme leader and shocked global politics, sparking widespread protests and retaliatory attacks. Despite this blow, Iran’s entrenched power structures remain…
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Iran’s Conflict With Israel and the United States
Center for Preventive Action – Updated March 2, 2026 1. Escalation to Direct War in 2026 On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a large-scale offensive against…
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China is playing the long game over Iran
Beijing’s Long Game in the US–Iran Standoff The article China is playing the long game over Iran analyzes what appears to be diplomatic restraint but is, in fact, a calculated…
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Gulf States Targeted in Iranian Retaliation Against US Assets
En: Medio OrienteStrategic Fallout of Operation Epic Fury On February 28, 2026, the Middle East witnessed a massive escalation as the Islamic Republic of Iran launched coordinated missile and drone strikes against…
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Leadership Transition in Iran
Historic Context Iran faces a rare leadership change as its long-serving supreme leader’s advanced age and mounting pressures make transition likely. Such a shift would be only the second major…
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Iran Regime Attempts Creative Negotiating Stance
Context and Diplomatic Setting Indirect nuclear talks between the United States and Iran have begun anew in Oman, adhering chiefly to Iran’s conditions rather than Washington’s demands. These discussions occur…
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Netanyahu to Discuss Gaza and Iran During Washington Visit
Washington Conversations on Gaza and Iran U.S. and Israeli leaders are meeting in Washington to align strategic priorities on Iran’s nuclear program and peace plans for Gaza. Because Iran and…
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How is China Positioning itself as Iran’s Regime Teeters?
En: APEC/PECCChina’s Strategic Position in Iran Amid Unrest China maintains a significant but far from indispensable relationship with Iran, as tensions escalate and the Iranian regime faces growing internal pressure. Because…
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Threat of US-Iran war escalates as Trump warns time running out for deal
Rhetoric between Washington and Tehran has escalated sharply. This after Trump warned that time is running out for Iran and announced the deployment of a powerful US carrier strike group…
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Al igual que Venezuela, Irán también es prescindible para Rusia
Moscú busca por todas las formas el control de Ucrania y lo hará con cualquier medio posible