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The regime is grappling with the collapse of its regional "Axis of Resistance" and mounting economic troubles at home.

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In its 9th year, The New Arab takes a look at this year's MENA Film Festival in Vancouver, including its spotlight on Iranian ...

The New Arab takes a look at this year's MENA Film Festival in Vancouver, including its spotlight on Iran and cinema at home and in the diaspora ...

It finally happened. The bone-chilling sound of air defense sirens woke many in Tehran in the early hours of the morning.

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