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Will Iran’s Parliament Overcome Guardian Council to Usher in a Reformist MP?
Four months into the tenth parliamentary term, the fate of Minoo Khaleghi’s membership in Majlis is still subject to twists. But a recent bill passed by the parliament may change this.
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Meet Iran’s New Ambassador to Syria: Hossein Sheikholeslam
Tehran has assigned Hossein Sheikholeslam as the head of Iran’s diplomatic mission to Syria. Here is a timeline of his diplomatic career.
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Friday Prayers Across Iran: Ashura, funeral bombing in Yemen and cultural concerns
Friday prayers on October 14, 2016.
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Iran and Turkey: Rivalry in Iraq and the Middle East
Mosul is no Jarabulus but the Euphrates Shield Operation has provided Turkey with tools and opportunities which have given the country the upper hand in Syria in the face of Iran and Russia, writes Middle East expert Mohammad-Ali Dastmali.
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Is Iran’s Minister of Culture Leaving Office?
Rumor has it that Rouhani’s Minister of Culture, long a target of hardliners’ criticism, has handed his letter of resignation to the president.
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Rouhani’s Southeast Asian Visit: Making the most out of JCPOA
Iran’s president visited Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand to boost trade volume that was undermined by nuclear sanctions.
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Who Will Challenge Rouhani in 2017 Elections?
The void of a potential candidate among the Principlists has left them with two bad options: to back Rouhani or Qalibaf.
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Pressing Princes: After JASTA, Iran should show the hazards of Riyadh’s policies
By Nosratollah Tajik, Iran’s former ambassador to Jordan.
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How Iranian Economists See Cooperation with FATF
Iranian economists agree that cooperation with FATF will be beneficial for the country’s image and economy.
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