Iran
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What was life like in Iran before the 1979 Islamic revolution?In depth What led to the overthrow of the Shah and the parallels with present-day unrest
By The Week UK Last updated
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Who is in charge of Iran?Today’s Big Question Various factions look to exploit the political vacuum left by new supreme leader’s enforced absence
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Movies to watch in Julythe week recommends Celebrity sex passes, Odysseus and a converted pickleball skeptic highlight July’s cinematic offerings
By David Faris Published
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Khamenei’s funeral begins with no sight of successorSpeed Read Iran’s leader was killed in the opening US-Israeli strikes of the Iran war. His son Mojtaba has still not made any public appearances.
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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‘The lack of preparation is unforgivable’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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U.S. lifts oil sanctions on Iran amid chaotic talksFeature This reverses years of pressure on Tehran
By The Week US Published
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‘Exposure so early in life shapes children’s food preferences’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Iran and US trade strikes in Hormuz power struggleSpeed Read The US attacked Iranian targets while Iran responded with its own strikes
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The Iran deal: J.D. Vance in the firing lineIn the Spotlight Trump’s vice-president has become the scapegoat for a deal that has outraged hawkish Republicans
By The Week UK Published
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Iran strike on ship halts UN Hormuz evacuationSpeed Read Over 11,000 seafarers have been stranded since the Iran war began
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Senate votes to end Iran war, joining HouseSpeed Read The 50-48 vote was a rebuke of President Donald Trump’s military actions
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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US, Iran cite progress in talks roiled by Trump, LebanonSpeed Read The sides agreed to a “roadmap” toward a final deal
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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‘New life emerges from the ruins of war’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The Iran war may end but high oil prices may notThe Explainer Trump hopes oil prices will come down immediately, but economists say this probably won’t happen
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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