Whither Goes Iran?
Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran’s determined pursuit of its own geopolitical interests remains a source of concern throughout the Middle East and beyond. This week, we consider Tehran’s current relations with its neighbors and whether its becoming a nuclear-capable state is defensible or not.
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