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Tag: Ali Rasouli
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Under Threat, At the Table: Has Trump Dropped the Strike Option?
Amid heightened U.S. military buildup, Tehran signals possible talks. The author argues Trump hasn’t retreated—pressure and diplomacy move together, while Iran negotiates from unprecedented…
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Mass Killing, Then Panic: The Islamic Republic’s Post-Crackdown Crisis
Khamenei’s personalized rule has left the Islamic Republic unprepared for a sudden leaderless crisis; after mass killing and war shocks, the system panics, obsessed…
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No Room Left to Maneuver: Khamenei’s Turn to Repression in a Declining Regime
After years of accumulated failures, Khamenei faces protests that seek removal, not reform—making repression riskier, compromise impossible, and every move politically costly. Ali Khamenei,…
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Islamic Republic 2025: Solomon’s Palace and a Corpse Leaning on a Staff
In 2025, economic breakdown and war shattered the Islamic Republic’s core claim—security—leaving a regime that looks intact yet hollow, like a corpse propped up…
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After Tishreen Movement: How Tehran’s Grip is Waning in Iraq
Amid shifting regional power and U.S. pressure, Iraq’s post-Tishreen politics reveal Tehran’s shrinking leverage as militias face disarmament, elections loom, and Baghdad seeks space…
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The 12-Day War Between Iran and Israel: A Region in Suspension
The heavy blows Iran endured during the 12-Day War have left many regional agendas unfinished. The security partnership between Riyadh and Washington, the Abraham…