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Protesters demonstrate against poor economic conditions in Tehran, Iran, on Dec. 29, 2025.​
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​September 28, 2025, Tehran, Iran: Iranian lawmakers participate in an open session of parliament. Iran has recalled its envoys to Britain, France, and Germany for consultations after the three countries.
Analysis

Do additional sanctions on Iran make a difference now?

The European Union confirmed on Monday that it has reinstated sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, following the United Nations’ decision over the weekend to reimpose its own penalties.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ​Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan, Russia, on October 23, 2024.
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Prime ways to evade sanctions
Puppet Regime

Prime ways to evade sanctions

Iran's Supreme Leader has figured out a great way to get around sanctions, until he realizes someone has been stealing his packages...

Photo composite of Iranian and Russian flags along with an Amazon commercial drone and wreckage of an Iranian-made drone in Ukraine
News

How Iran beats Russia at sanctions game

Iran is Russia's main arms supplier for war efforts in Ukraine. But both countries are heavily sanctioned by the West, so what accounts for the disparity in how they are managing to access crucial parts needed for weapons?

A demonstrator wears elaborate face paint during a march for Mahsa (Zhina) Amini and those protesting her death in Iran.
News

Is the West doing enough to help Iranians?

The UN Human Rights Council says it will hold a special session to discuss Iran on Nov. 24. Meanwhile, the world's largest and most influential economies are currently gathering at the G-20 summit to talk about all things geopolitics. Will their response to Iran be united and stern? Don’t hold your breath.