The conflict with Iran is the latest in a decadeslong series of regime change operations, long-term entanglements, and ...

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There, every sixth U.S. fatality perished by the efforts of Iran. President Donald Trump alluded to this history in ...

Not that the attack on Iran is about nuclear weaponry anyway, but rather Israel seeking the destruction of that state.

Iran is highly fragmented and doesn’t have a long tradition of democracy or a unified opposition movement. So what happens if the supreme leader is toppled?

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The Museum Holy Quran’s Appeal to Global Tourists Though its primary audience is the Muslim population, the museum has an undeniable appeal to global tourists interested in cultural heritage and ...