Iran
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Opinion
Iranian protesters are blinded by nostalgia – reinstating the Shah won’t fix everything
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Any objections? US bombings of Iran were strategic even if reactive
President Trump reneged on his pledge to refrain from involving the US in a war in the Middle East. Whether Iran can retaliate or not the US bombings were an act of war.
Israel’s strikes have weakened Iran’s image – that should concern the world
Israel’s initial attack on Iran on Friday was far from the first targeted blow against senior military leadership. It wasn’t even close to being the first such operation on what is now Iranian territory.…
Between war and peace: The UAE’s key role in de-escalating the Israel-Iran conflict
As hostilities between Israel and Iran intensify, regional neighbours in the Gulf might yet prove to be able peacemakers – if only for their own sake.
On with the show
Amid media crackdowns in Iran, we hear from a broadcaster channelling its efforts into making the voice of a nation heard.
Affairs
A diplomatic spat in the Gulf and why tinned meat has boosted the reputation of the US.
Outside, looking in
After 15 years in exile, the award-winning actress and film-maker speaks out about Iran’s ‘corrupt’ government.
