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Iran deal failure would raise Middle Eastern tensions
The most likely outcome for the Iranian nuclear talks is stalemate, but failure to agree a deal is a possibility
Middle EastUK bill is a test for global encrypted platforms
The UK Online Safety Bill faces criticism on multiple issues, including free speech, privacy and security
United KingdomProtests will weaken Iran’s international standing
The authorities are clamping down on the ‘hijab’ protests; counter-demonstrations have occurred in several large cities
IranIranian protesters will face a harsh crackdown
Widespread protests continue despite large-scale arrests and an almost total internet and social media blackout
IranHijab protests increase pressure on Iran’s government
Widespread protests continued yesterday following the death of Mahsa Amini after her arrest by the morality police
IranIran’s five-year development plan is flawed
High-level details of Iran’s latest five-year development plan were released yesterday
IranIntra-Shia strains in Iraq could spiral out of control
Behind-the-scenes intervention by Grand Ayatollah Sistani brought an end to two days of intra-Shia violence
IraqPilgrimage issues could raise Iranian-Iraqi tensions
Iran closed its border with Iraq as capacity was overwhelmed by the number of Shia pilgrims entering Iraq
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