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The only question now is how this ends—in war, new negotiations or one side backing down.

"I don't think he's trying to apologize or recognize any fault of the Islamic Republic... if he goes back one step, the revolution will come two steps forward."

What happens after Ayatollah Khamenei leaves office or dies?

Presidential election is going to determine whether the rationalisation and normalisation of Iran is going to continue.

Russia has allied with Iran to work around sanctions on both countries. Ethan Kessler discusses on Deep State Radio.

Craig Kafura discusses the Iran Deal and the US-Japan relationship.

Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder, who now leads the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, called the decision to kill Soleimani “strategically a very unwise decision.”

Saeid Golkar discusses the belief that Iran wishes to resume open and benevolent relations with the West and the United States.

The United States will have to take the lead in rebuilding trust and confidence in its security commitments—including the nuclear guarantee.

The Islamic Republic of Iran has promoted despondency and hopelessness to the extent that citizens become paralyzed and incapable of challenging the political status quo.