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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Canada's Stance on Iran: A Shift in Diplomacy

Canada is making waves in international politics with its firm stance on Iran. The country's foreign affairs minister, Anita Anand, made it clear that Canada won't restore diplomatic ties with Iran unless there's a change in government. This statement was made during an interview in Germany, where A

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

U. S. and Israel Team Up to Curb Iran's Oil Trade with China

A recent meeting between U. S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shed light on a shared strategy to limit Iran's oil exports, particularly to China. This plan is part of a broader effort to apply intense pressure on Iran. China is a major buyer of Iranian oil, tak

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

A Prince's Call for Change in Iran

Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's former leader, made a bold statement at a recent security conference. He believes that U. S. military action could speed up the end of Iran's current government. Pahlavi thinks that the regime is already weak and that an attack might make it fall faster. He was talki

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Feb 14 2026POLITICS

Diplomatic Moves in Geneva: What's Happening?

Geneva is buzzing with diplomatic action this week. Two big talks are happening there on Tuesday. One is about Iran, and the other is about the Ukraine-Russia conflict. A source close to the situation shared this news. First up, a U. S. team, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, will sit down

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Iran’s 47th Revolution Day: Pride, Tension and a Nuclear Future

The 1979 Islamic Revolution reached its 47th anniversary in Iran on a day that mixed celebration with political pressure. State television broadcast crowds cheering for the government, burning American flags and chanting “Death to America! ” while fireworks painted Tehran’s night sky. Some viewers,

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Feb 08 2026SCIENCE

Religion Links Antisocial Traits to Drug Use in Iran

A recent study looked at a big group of people in Iran to see if how religious they are could explain why some people with antisocial traits also use drugs. Researchers started by collecting data from thousands of participants, noting their level of religious belief and how often they used illega

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Russia's Backup Plan for Bushehr Nuclear Plant Staff

Russia has a plan to pull out its workers from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant if things get too risky. This plant, the only one Iran has running, was built by Russia, and there are more nuclear facilities being constructed there. Last year, a U. S. attack hit some of Iran's nuclear sites, but Bushehr

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Iran's Heavy Hand: Fear and Arrests After Protests

Iran is in the grip of a massive crackdown. Security forces, dressed in plain clothes, are grabbing people left and right. They're throwing them into secret jails. Why? To stop any more protests. The government is scared. They've seen what can happen when people get angry. It all started with small

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

U. S. and Iran: A Tense Standoff

In a bold move, the U. S. president escalated tensions with Iran, hinting at a potential strike. This isn't the first time the U. S. has shown its military might. Just a few months ago, a similar show of force was seen near Venezuela. A massive naval and air force is now positioned near Iran. This

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

France Finally Joins EU in Labeling Iran's Guards as Terrorists

France has had a change of heart. After long hesitation, it now supports adding Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to the EU's terrorism list. This shift comes as EU foreign ministers meet to discuss new sanctions against Iran for its harsh crackdown on protests. The IRGC, created afte

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