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Dec 15, 2020

Under sanctions, Iran’s black market for medicine grows

By Saumaun Heiat

For the traffickers, each day is a new opportunity to make more money off Iranians trying to weather the storm of COVID-19 and sanctions.

IranSource

Dec 8, 2020

A history of continuity in Iran’s long nuclear program

By Sina Azodi

Iran’s interest in developing a nuclear deterrent is often attributed to the Islamic Republic. However, in reality, this interest predates the 1979 revolution and reflects a deep-seated desire for national prestige and development, as well as a need to deter regional rivals.

Iran Middle East

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Dec 4, 2020

Iranian reformists decry the assassination of a leading nuclear scientist

By Sydney Martin

The assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh has caused reformists to rally behind their government in a way not seen for several years.

Iran Middle East

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Dec 1, 2020

A top Baluchi terrorist was killed—how will this impact insurgencies in Iran?

By Fatemeh Aman

The killing of top terrorist Omar Shahoozi has no impact on the lives of the Baluch, who are some of the poorest ethnic minority groups in Iran.

Iran Middle East

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Nov 23, 2020

Regional stability is in the interest of both Saudi Arabia and Iran

By Mohsen Tavakol

Contrary to common stereotypes, Riyadh and Tehran actually share a number of common interests.

Iran Middle East

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Nov 20, 2020

Iran tries another lockdown as coronavirus cases soar

By Tahereh Hadian-Jazy

Faced with a new surge in coronavirus cases, Iranian authorities have ordered hundreds of cities across the country to obey a variety of stringent new restrictions starting from November 21.

Coronavirus Politics & Diplomacy

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Nov 19, 2020

The risk of a too comprehensive deal with Iran

By Raz Zimmt

Any attempt to enforce restrictions on Iran's regional activities under a new and more comprehensive JCPOA is likely to encounter several significant challenges.

Iran Middle East

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Nov 18, 2020

Europe can bridge the gap between Iran and a Biden administration

By Barbara Slavin, Ellie Geranmayeh and Sahil Shah

We have prepared a series of recommendations that aim to highlight the role Europe can play in preserving the JCPOA, promoting regional peace, and boosting people-to-people contacts with Iran.

Central Europe European Union

Elections 2020

Nov 13, 2020

Optimism and obstacles for US-Iran relations under a Biden presidency

By Sina Azodi

The election of Joe Biden as the forty-sixth president of the United States has sparked optimism in many quarters that real diplomacy and engagement will be the preferred method of conducting US policy toward Iran after January 20.

Iran Middle East

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Nov 13, 2020

A year after the November protests, human rights violators have not been held accountable in Iran

By Gissou Nia

Ideally, justice would be served by the Iranian leadership investigating violations and punishing perpetrators within their ranks. Unfortunately, that is not a realistic scenario.

Human Rights Iran