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International Legal and Geopolitical Dimensions of the Zangezur Corridor

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An Analytical Note on the Legal and Geopolitical Aspects of the Zangezur Corridor and Syunik Province, and Practical Mechanisms for Iran The transfer of management and control over the Zangezur Corridor to a consortium led by the United States and NATO is not merely an economic project, but a geopolitical move with far-reaching security, economic, […]

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Interwoven Interests: The Extent and Aims of Israeli Influence in the Caucasus

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An Analysis of the Goals and Extent of Israeli Influence in the Caucasus Region and the Interwoven Factors of Their Relations The presence of the Israeli regime in northwestern Iran and the Caucasus region has complicated the relations among neighboring countries on both sides of the Aras River, leading to occasional conflicts. To implement its

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Comprehensive analysis of the snapback mechanism and its effects

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Examining its activation process and its link to the conditioning of Iran’s economy and politics toward the West within the JCPOA framework Abstract The snapback mechanism is one of the key challenges in the JCPOA negotiations, as it can lead to the reinstatement of all previous UN sanctions against Iran. This mechanism provides a critical

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As-Suwayda Province in Southern Syria: The Painful Domain of Ahmad al-Shar’a

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A Commentary by the Tehran Think Tank on Recent Developments in Southern Syria, Internal Clashes, and Israeli Attacks in the Region Abstract Bloody Unrest in Suwayda: A Local Conflict with Regional Implications The southern Syrian province of Suwayda has recently witnessed violent clashes that began with a highway robbery and escalated into armed conflict between

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Image of Iranian missile strikes on Israel during Operation True Promise

Ceasefire in Israel’s Imposed War Against Iran from the Perspective of Arabic-Speaking Users

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An Analysis of Arabic-Speaking Users’ Positions on the Social Network X Regarding the Ceasefire Announcement and the End of Israel’s Imposed War Against Iran (2025/06/12 – 2025/06/25) Abstract In recent years, Arabic-language social networks have become a primary arena for shaping public opinion and directing political discourse in the Middle East. Tensions and agreements among

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The Impact of War on Iran’s Overland Trade with Neighboring Countries

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An Analytical Note by the Ara Research Center on the Iran-Israel War and Its Consequences for Regional Trade The Importance of Overland Trade in Iran’s Regional and Economic Policy Amid escalating military and political tensions between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Zionist regime, Iran’s overland trade—one of the country’s key economic and strategic

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What Lies at the Root of the Current German Government’s Hostility Toward Iran?

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A policy brief by the Tehran Think Tank examining Germany’s position in the Iran–Israel war and the underlying reasons for its support of the Zionist regime During the Iran–Israel war, the German Chancellor openly expressed support for Israel, stating: “Israel is doing the dirty work for all of us (the West).” This was not the

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The Zionist and American Aggression Against Iran: The First War of the Postmodern Era

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Examining Israel’s “First Strike” Strategy, America’s “Madman Doctrine,” and Iran’s “Offensive Defense” Approach in This Conflict Abstract Postmodern wars symbolize profound transformations in the nature of warfare, where advanced technologies and information systems play a pivotal role. These conflicts go beyond traditional military battles, encompassing cyber, psychological, and informational operations aimed at the continuous degradation

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Israel’s Military Attack on Iran: A Legal Examination

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A legal analysis of Israel’s military attack on Iran from the perspectives of the UN Charter, humanitarian law, and the legitimacy of preemptive self-defense Abstract Israel’s Recent Military Attack on the Territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which resulted in the deaths of several civilians and the destruction of urban infrastructure, has sparked strong

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Closing the Strait of Hormuz and Its Global Impacts

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Options available to Iran for closing the Strait of Hormuz, the effects of such closure on global energy markets, and alternative routes for oil transportation to bypass the Strait of Hormuz Abstract About 30% of the world’s daily oil and petroleum products, as well as 1.5 billion cubic meters of LNG exports, pass through the

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