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Analysis suggests school was hit amid US strikes on Iranian naval base NY Times

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Analysis suggests school was hit amid US strikes on Iranian naval base: NY Times

The Feb. 28 strike that hit an elementary school in the southern Iranian town of Minab is the deadliest known episode of civilian casualties since the United States and Israel attacked Iran — and no side has yet taken responsibility, the New York Times reported.

Analysis suggests school was hit amid US strikes on Iranian naval base: NY Times

Inside Irans leadership transition How the Islamic Republic selects its next leader

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Inside Iran’s leadership transition: How the Islamic Republic selects its next leader

TEHRAN – The passing of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who guided the Islamic Republic for more than three decades, marked a solemn moment in Iran’s contemporary history. His leadership shaped the country’s political and religious direction with continuity and steadiness. With his departure, the constitutional process for choosing a new Leader was activated, ensuring that the nation remains stable and governed according to the principles set out in the Constitution.

Inside Iran’s leadership transition: How the Islamic Republic selects its next leader

The politicotheological machine Why removing the Leader wont collapse Iran

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The politico-theological machine: Why removing the Leader won’t collapse Iran

MADRID – The past week provided a brutal lesson in the limits of American power. As plumes of smoke rose over Tehran and news of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s assassination circulated through international newsrooms, a familiar expectation took hold in Western policy circles: the “Islamic Republic,” long portrayed as a house of cards balanced on a single man, would finally collapse. The Leader was gone. The “regime,” surely, would follow.

The politico-theological machine: Why removing the Leader won’t collapse Iran

Assembly of Experts set to elect new leader to show the Islamic Republic dynamism

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Assembly of Experts set to elect new leader to show the Islamic Republic dynamism

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, was martyred on the first day of the joint U.S. and Israeli war against Iran on February 28. In this unprovoked, illegal and sudden war, certain top military figures, including Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff Abdol-Rahim Mousavi, IRGC Commander Mohammad Pakpour, and Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh, were also martyred.

Assembly of Experts set to elect new leader to show the Islamic Republic dynamism

Irans endurance strategy

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Iran’s endurance strategy

Seven days into open confrontation, a pattern has emerged that demands attention beyond the coverage of missile launches and casualty reports. The Islamic Republic is executing a strategy refined over decades of engagement with powers possessing far superior conventional capabilities. Understanding that strategy is less about predicting the next strike than about anticipating the trajectory over the coming weeks.

Iran’s endurance strategy

Science minister writes to UNESCO chief denouncing humanitarian law violations in attacks

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Science minister writes to UNESCO chief denouncing humanitarian law violations in attacks

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Science, Research and Technology has urged UNESCO to strongly condemn recent attacks by the United States and Israel against Iranian territory, citing violations of international humanitarian law and UNESCO-protected sites.

Science  minister writes to UNESCO chief denouncing humanitarian law violations in attacks

Amin poetry gathering in Minab remembers Leader martyred children

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Amin poetry gathering in Minab remembers Leader, martyred children

TEHRAN- The annual Amin poetry gathering, traditionally held in the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's office during the middle of Ramadan to commemorate the birthday of Imam Hassan (AS), was expanded this year into an unprecedented nationwide event, held simultaneously across all provinces of the country.

Amin poetry gathering in Minab remembers Leader, martyred children