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Status and Statues

Status and Statues

The inevitable controversy during Hassan Rouhani’s visit to Italy came from a surprising area: sculpture. How was this relevant to Iran’s new international status?

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No Council for Reformist Men

No Council for Reformist Men

Barring Reformist bigwigs from the elections guarantees Principlists’ domination over the Council of Experts in what is arguably its most critical period.

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The Iron Is Hot for Iran’s Air Fleet

The Iron Is Hot for Iran’s Air Fleet

Hours before Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s first European visit since he took office in 2013, Iranian officials told reporters Tehran has finalized a purchase list of 127 Airbuses including 8 superjumbos in a bid to revamp its ageing air fleet.

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