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Iran’s new demographic push could endanger women
The Guardian Council has approved a new law designed to increase the birth rate
IranIran’s call to rewind nuclear talks will be divisive
The chief Iranian negotiator has finally committed to return to nuclear discussions before end-November
IranRegional cohesion on Afghanistan fails to create plan
Iran has hosted a meeting of Afghanistan's neighbours plus Russia, ending in a joint statement of generalities
IranIran will seek cyber retaliation over petrol stoppage
Two years after major fuel price protests shook the government, hackers managed to block the sale of subsidised petrol
IranPro-Iranian Iraqi forces seek to maximise influence
Shia militias’ protests and vocal rejection of the October 10 election results are stopping short of violence
IraqAbu Dhabi may struggle to balance Syria-Israel goals
The Emirati leader has simultaneously reached out in a new way to the Israeli premier and the Syrian president
United Arab EmiratesIran nuclear uncertainties risk major missteps
As Tehran holds back on setting a date for resumed Vienna talks, international diplomats are stepping up efforts
IranIran’s new president has few viable economic options
Interlinked deep structural fiscal and monetary problems are hard to address with limited resources under US sanctions
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