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Iran's new president reaffirms commitment to Hizbullah
Masoud Pezeshkian has pledged to support Hizbullah, showing that while leaders may change, the Islamic Republic's foreign policy does not.
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Houthis' subservience on display at Iranian embassy's Khomeini commemoration
Top Houthi officials were in the front row at the event, which glorified Islamic Republic founder Rouhollah Khomeini and the Islamic Revolution.
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Hizbullah's meetings with Hamas, 'axis' serve Iranian regime alone, analysts say
Hizbullah chief Hassan Nasrallah's meetings with Hamas and 'axis of resistance' leaders undermine Lebanon and do not help Gaza.
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Raisi's death 'does not concern us at all,' Gazans say
Gazans in the central city of Deir al-Balah had few tears to shed over Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, killed in a May 19 helicopter crash.
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Many in Gaza were wary of Hamas before current war, surveys reveal
Hamas, which has ruled the Gaza strip since winning elections in 2006, was seen as 'corrupt' and 'authoritarian' by many respondents, poll finds.
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Iranian regime's inaction in face of Palestinian plight angers regional proxies, civilians
Though it has touted pro-Palestinian propaganda for years, Tehran has failed to take action amid the Israel-Hamas war, disappointing many of its proxies and supporters.
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With protests and polls, Iranians display disdain for ruling regime
Recent surveys show most Iranians are dissatisfied with the regime, and since at least 2018, protests show popular disappointment with status quo.
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Iranians increasingly pro-Israel amid Tehran's staunch support for Hamas
The Iranian regime's extreme anti-Israel positions have caused most average Iranians to feel antipathy toward Palestinians -- even in the midst of a humanitarian crisis.
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History of Iran-Hamas ties leaves experts skeptical of Iran's denial of role in attack
Iran has denied any role in Hamas's attack on Israel, but given the history of its support and close ties with the militant group, many are skeptical.
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Objecting to Soleimani's bust in arena, Saudi team refuses to play, leaves Iran
Qassem Soleimani was instrumental in commanding IRGC-affiliated militias in the region, including the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, where they have been at war with Saudi forces.