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Second diplomat abandons post, seeks asylum for family in Switzerland
A second senior diplomat has broken with Tehran and sought asylum in Switzerland, fueling perceptions of deepening fear and eroding loyalty within the Islamic Republic's ranks.
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Cracks emerge between IRGC, allied Iraqi militias after fall of Syrian regime
Iran-aligned Iraqi militias are reevaluating their relationship with the Iranian regime in the aftermath of the Syrian regime's downfall.
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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.