Iran’s Hijab Protests Challenge Legitimacy of A Weakened Regime
“3 weeks after death of Mahsa Amini, protesters continue to defy repression. They challenge legitimacy of Iran’s hardline regime. whose authority is eroding”
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Author: Scott Lucas
Ukraine War, Day 227: Ukrainians Blow Up Kerch Bridge, Russia’s Link With Occupied Crimea
An explosion severely damages Kerch Bridge, the link between Russia and the occupied Crimea peninsula in southern Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces likely responsible.
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Ukraine War, Day 226: Putin to Scapegoat Defense Minister Shoygu for Invasion’s Failure?
Facing setbacks and possible defeat of his Ukraine invasion, Vladimir Putin may be preparing to scapegoat Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu,
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Iran’s Oil Exports Drop Sharply Amid Russia’s Ukraine War
Iran’s oil exports to Asia halved amid Russia invasion of Ukraine, with discounted Russian cargoes pushing out Iranian oil, in storage & awaiting customers.
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US Kills 3 Islamic State Senior Members in Northeast Syria
US kills three senior members of the Islamic State in attacks in northeast Syria, including one in a helicopter raid inside territory held by Assad regime.
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30,000+ Detainees Perished in Assad Regime’s Sednaya Prison from 2011 to 2018 — Report
New report estimates that 30,000+ detainees were executed or died from poor conditions at Assad regime’s Sednaya military prison from 2011 to 2018.
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