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Shabnam von Hein

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Why is Iran doubling down on its nuclear program?

Tehran seems defiant on its nuclear ambitions despite the recent war. The nuclear program, launched with US help during the Shah era, was always a...

05.07.2025 50

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Iran: Can war with Israel trigger regime change?

The Islamist regime in Tehran has been using the conflict with Israel to rally support and unify the Iranian people behind them. But can Iran's...

21.06.2025 100

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How Iran's internet serves as lifeline despite censorship

Using the internet in Iran has long meant navigating government restrictions, fake news and propaganda. But now, as parts of the country are cut off...

19.06.2025 40

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How 'safe' is Afghanistan under the Taliban?

The Islamist militant group ruling Afghanistan has claimed the country is secure. But ordinary Afghans say hunger, poverty and fear are everyday...

13.06.2025 60

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Iran-US nuclear talks: Is a new deal imminent?

An interim agreement on Iran's controversial nuclear program is being negotiated between the US and Iran. The Gulf states have a key role to play as...

28.05.2025 40

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Why Iran 'cannot turn back time' on public hijab rule

Iranian women increasingly resist the public headscarf rule. Despite ongoing repression, Iran's regime seems powerless to stop social change.

22.05.2025 30

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Rights under constant attack in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

A UN report has found that the rights of religious and ethnic minorities, as well as all women, are under constant attack by the Taliban authorities.

19.05.2025 50

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Afghanistan's human rights continue to decline under Taliban

A UN report has found that the rights of religious and ethnic minorities, as well as all women, are under constant attack by the Taliban authorities.

19.05.2025 50

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Can the US and Iran strike a nuclear deal?

US and Iranian envoys are poised to begin talks in the Gulf state of Oman on Iran's nuclear program. President Donald Trump has warned that Iran would...

12.04.2025 30

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Iran's middle class bears brunt of economic crisis

The Iranian economy has crumbled drastically over the past year, due to chronic mismanagement, corruption and international sanctions. The middle...

31.03.2025 10

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Give in or escalate? What to expect as Trump warns Iran

Tensions between the US and Iran are on the rise, with Washington saying Tehran will face consequences if it keeps supporting its regional proxies and...

20.03.2025 10

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Women in Iran fight for rights as economic crisis bites

Women bear the brunt of economic pressures and social restrictions in Iran — yet they remain the driving force for change in the country.

10.03.2025 30

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Fearing new protests, Iran regime starts wave of arrests

Human rights activists are being arrested at random, and the smallest protests are being brutally suppressed, even if they were organized by Iranian...

08.03.2025 20

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Iran boosts budget for state propaganda

Iran's state broadcaster's budget will increase by 50% despite ongoing economic woes. Observers say the regime is betting on propaganda to steer...

02.03.2025 10

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Iran: 'Death penalty as a tool of oppression'

Almost 1,000 people were executed in Iran in 2024. While lawyers and activists protest against the wave of executions, rights activists demand...

26.02.2025 20

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Iran, Afghanistan increase cooperation on migration

Iran is currently deporting thousands of refugees back to Afghanistan, where there is often little to expect but despair and a lack of prospects under...

01.02.2025 10

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'Maximum pressure': What's in store for Iran in 2025?

Following a dramatic few months, 2025 is not looking up for Iran. Donald Trump's return to the White House and women's resistance at home are both...

26.12.2024 10

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