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Iran’s U21 Volleyball Team Crowned World Champions After Stunning Win Over Italy
The Iranian U21 men’s volleyball team captured the World Championship title after defeating Italy 3–1 in the final, marking the country’s third gold…
University Entrance Exam Results Echo Educational Inequality in Iran
The announcement of the Konkur exam rankings for 2024 has reignited debates about deep inequalities within Iran’s education system.
Minister of Energy: Empty Fuel Reserves, Sanctions and Sabotage at Root of Crisis
In a recent session of parliament, Minister of Energy Abbas Aliabadi outlined the scale of Iran's energy crisis
A Silenced Song: The Cancellation of Homayoun Shajarian’s Free Concert
What was intended as a unifying public celebration of music quickly turned into a contested issue.
Washington Post Editorial Board Gives Blessing to Endless War on Iran
The Washington Post editorial board published an official opinion piece on September 2, 2025, entitled “Iran is poking the bear again,” which serves as…
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Ryan Costello
Trump doesn't think the US can run Iran. Does he think Israel can?
While Israel has made clear the war on Iran is far from over, regime change is not on their agenda – regime collapse is. And it will be the U.S. that is…
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Jamal Abdi

August 2025

Europe Activates Snapback Against Iran, Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador, Iranian Women May Soon Obtain Motorcycle Licenses, and More
Read more in this week's edition of Iran Unfiltered
Europe Pulls the Snapback Trigger
Less than ten weeks ago, Donald Trump claimed the U.S.
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Jamal Abdi
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Death of the Statesmen
Do tough times create strong diplomats?
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Ryan Costello
Women in Iran May Soon Gain the Right to Obtain Motorcycle Licenses
A proposed bill would revise the note to Article 20 of the Law on Traffic Violations, thereby enabling women to obtain motorcycle licenses.
Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador Amid Accusations of Antisemitic Attacks
Australia's Prime Minister has gathered "credible evidence" of the Iranian government's involvement in at least two arson incidents.
Escalating Political Tensions in Iran: Khamenei’s Defiance, Pezeshkian’s Defense, and Reformist Pushback
Khamenei has strongly rejected the idea of direct negotiations with the U.S. in his latest speech.
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