List of Iran articles
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A crowd of dozens of people march down a paved city street lined on either side by midrise buildings. Many of the people hold signs or wave Iranian flags, and six women leading the procession hold a large banner covered in the words "woman," "life," and "freedom" written in English, German, and Persian. Trump’s Grand Bargain With Iran Shouldn’t Abandon Its People
Trump has significant leverage to negotiate a new nuclear deal with Tehran that also protects protesters.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump hold a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House on Feb. 4, 2025. Will Trump Make Gaza or Greenland the 51st State?
Another wild week in Washington calls into question long-standing U.S. alliances and policies.
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A crowd of people are seen in the foregrojund as they look at a large missile in the distance. Trump Returns to ‘Maximum Pressure’ on Iran
The U.S. president signed a memo directing agencies to enforce existing sanctions on the country, but his statements suggest he’s open to talks.
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An illustration shows a cross section of a missile with annotated bits emanating out of it indicating various component parts. The flags of Germany, the United States, Switzerland, and Taiwan are also in the callouts. Pax Technica Is Over
The world’s pariah states are building their most lethal weapons using Western electronics.
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Rectangular strips of white paper with numbers on them hang vertically. Don’t Let Autocrats Erase the Internet
Preserving digital archives is a crucial weapon in discrediting and defeating authoritarian regimes.
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A young girl in a headscarf holding a small flag stands among soldiers, many with face coverings and guns. Is This Syria’s 1979 Moment?
The new government in Damascus could follow in Iran’s fundamentalist footsteps, but it’s not a foregone conclusion.
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Members of the Iranian paramilitary women's Basij forces wear masks of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump during an anti-Israel rally in Tehran on Jan. 10. Will Trump Strike Iran or Strike a Deal?
The new administration faces a changed regional environment, which could make dealmaking more appealing than a renewed sanctions campaign.
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A refugee from the war in Sudan carries her belongings after arriving at a transit center for refugees in South Sudan on Feb. 13, 2024. Can the World Do Anything About Conflict in 2025?
A conversation with the International Crisis Group’s Comfort Ero.
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Donald Trump steps off Air Force One as he arrives at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Jan. 20, 2021. Only Trump Can Go to Tehran
For a leader with fewer conservative bona fides, such a bold diplomatic initiative would be politically untenable.
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A dove of peace flag is seen during a rally in support of Ukraine, to mark the second year of Russia's military invasion, in Frankfurt, Germany on Feb. 24, 2024. Will 2025 Be More Peaceful?
The incoming U.S. administration could strike a deal on Ukraine—and possibly start talks with Iran and North Korea—but bickering could derail diplomatic efforts.
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Houthi troops holding weapons stand in front of buildings during an anti-Israel, anti-U.S. rally in Sanaa, Yemen, on Jan. 19. The Middle East’s Next Aftershocks
The Trump administration will find it hard to disengage from a region still being reshaped by the effects of Oct. 7.
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An Israeli artillery unit fires across the border toward Lebanon on Jan. 11. Fareed Zakaria Looks Back at 2024
FP Live’s annual tradition of recounting the biggest highlights and trends of the year.
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Supporters cheer as newly-elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives at the shrine of the Islamic Republic's founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Tehran on July 6. 2024 Was a Year of Angry Elections
A diverse array of countries held national votes this year—but a single storyline stood out.
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A Houthi fighter guards the Galaxy Leader vessel on the Red Sea coast off Hudaydah, Yemen. A Year of War Has Left the Middle East Less Stable
Disorder and instability reign from Gaza to Syria and the Red Sea.
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A photo collage illustration shows Chinese leader Xi Jinping walking down red-carpeted stairs. At left are two sparring hawks. Behind him is the US Capitol and Donald Trump with his hand to his face. At lower right are two Chinese protesters. Our Top Long Reads From 2024
Foreign Policy’s best deep dives of the year.
