Politics

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  Politics

  2022-07-01

  Iran's drastic intelligence overhaul reveals regime's profound fears

  Major changes in Iran's most influential intelligence divisions -- the IRGC's intelligence and counter-intelligence -- as well as in Ali Khamenei's personal security are likened to a 'political earthquake'.

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  2022-06-27

  Russia-backed militias in Syria feel the pinch as focus shifts to Ukraine

  As funding and support dry up amid the Ukraine war, members of Russia-backed militias have defected, some joining Iran-aligned groups.

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  Politics

  2022-06-22

  Assad regime helps Russia, Iran corral vulnerable Syrian mercenaries

  Aided by the regime of Bashar al-Assad, Russian and Iranian recruiters are lining up mercenaries to fight in their wars in Ukraine and Yemen, preying on desperate Syrian youth.

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  2022-06-20

  Lebanese await replacement of Iran-centric Airport Road billboards

  Billboards along the road to Beirut's Rafik al-Hariri International Airport featuring Iranian leaders have been a source of anger to many Lebanese.

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  2022-06-14

  Argentina seizes passports of grounded plane's Iranian crew

  Authorities are probing crew members' possible links to Iran's IRGC, after finding 'things that were not logical' during a routine check.

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  2022-06-10

  Aleppo's displaced watch helplessly as Iranian militias occupy their homes

  Forced off their land by the Syrian regime and its allies, displaced Aleppo residents can only watch online as Hizbullah and Iran-aligned militias live in their homes and sell off their possessions.

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  2022-06-09

  Iran disconnects nuclear site cameras, plans to enrich more uranium after censure

  The move comes after an International Atomic Energy Agency vote to censure Iran for its lack of co-operation with the UN nuclear watchdog.

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  2022-06-07

  China moves in on Iran as it seeks to extend its hegemony into Middle East

  The regime in China seeks economic influence and a slice of the region's energy resources, while Iran looks East for support as it faces Western sanctions.

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  2022-05-31

  Russia reasserts presence in southern Syria as Iran makes inroads

  Russia has stepped up its patrols in Daraa as Iran-backed militias attempt to expand their footprint, taking advantage of Moscow's preoccupation with the Ukraine war.

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  2022-05-12

  Split government in Yemen makes peace difficult but not impossible

  The Sanaa-Aden rift must be mended to restore unified governance and address Yemen's humanitarian crisis, Yemenis say.