Politics

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  Politics

  2021-07-01

  Iran-China pact stokes fears of Beijing's military encroachment

  Beijing is looking for a military foothold in the Middle East, and the 25-year agreement recently signed between Iran and China sets the stage for that to happen, say observers.

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  Politics

  2021-06-21

  Lebanese Hizbullah faces rising domestic and international opposition

  In addition to facing fierce resistance in the streets of Lebanon, the Iran-backed party is being shut out of global financial institutions for its ongoing criminal and terrorist activities.

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  Politics

  2021-06-09

  Syrian students see foreign language options dwindle as Moscow pushes Russian

  Russian language learning has been heavily promoted in Syria, as part of Russia's soft power plan to increase its control over the Middle Eastern country.

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  Politics

  2021-06-07

  Observers see humanitarian crisis looming in event of Iran conflict

  A mass exodus of Iranians would be expected in the event of a war, and of great concern is the plight of refugees inside Iran and the potential for a regional refugee crisis.

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  Politics

  2021-06-03

  Lebanese protesters reject the Nasrallah-Bassil duo as legitimate leaders

  Hizbullah's refusal to give up its weapons has helped feed a political formula of 'We protect your corruption, you protect our weapons and terrorism'.

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  Politics

  2021-05-12

  Iranian regime's misplaced priorities fuel deep discontent at home

  Discontent is on the rise with more evidence that top leaders are prioritising the regime's expansionist agenda abroad over the economic well-being of its citizens.

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  Politics

  2021-04-27

  Leaked Zarif audio reveals IRGC's dominance in decision-making

  The Iranian foreign minister levels harsh criticism at Qassem Soleimani and the IRGC's influence on Iran's foreign policy in a leaked audio file that is causing ferocious domestic backlash.

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  Politics

  2021-04-14

  Mafia-like behaviour of Iraqi militias rebuked by Iranian handlers

  Even Iran's Supreme Leader is upset, calling the Iran-backed militias 'thieves' for the disappearance of vast sums of money destined for Tehran, and their vicious infighting over influence and money.

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  Politics

  2021-04-06

  Hizbullah has taken Lebanon 'hostage', politicians say

  The Iran-backed party is undermining the Lebanese state and international entities and agreements, keeping Lebanon mired in crisis.

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  Politics

  2021-03-29

  Iranians blast regime for 'selling' country in 25-year deal with China

  Tehran continues to keep the details of the deal secret, and observers fear the economic crisis Iran is facing has forced it to sign an unbalanced deal that will empower China.