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Diplomatic shift comes amid fears Tehran’s expansive programme risks regional war
Olivier Vandecasteele and Asadollah Asadi were released on Friday as part of a trade mediated by Oman
Some worry that further loosening of rules will sow division and erode country’s identity
Hangings carried out in defiance of international calls for leniency
Islamic republic pushes for ‘upper hand’ in war-torn country’s reconstruction
Government accused of concealing evidence that prices are spiralling to record levels
Authorities in US redirected ship of Iranian oil bound for China in recent days, prompting retaliation from Tehran
The Advantage Sweet had sailed from Kuwait and was taken from international waters
The fight over the hijab is moving to other forms of clothing as summer approaches and hardliners sweat
Middle Eastern rivals vow to ‘expand co-operation’ months after Chinese president’s visit to kingdom
Hardliners strike a defiant tone in public, but behind the scenes there is debate about how to respond to demands for change
Growing ties underscored as Moscow becomes Islamic republic’s biggest source of overseas direct investment
Trip by Ali Shamkhani follows China-brokered deal between the Islamic republic and Saudi Arabia
Accord shows countries’ ‘commitment towards China’ and raises hopes of end to Yemen conflict
Washington accuses Tehran of ‘cruel lie’ in suggesting a breakthrough on sensitive agreement
Agreement mediated by China seeks to reduce tensions in the oil-rich region
Authorities fear an economic crisis will stoke more protests across Islamic republic
UN atomic watchdog gains agreement to restart monitoring after visit to Islamic republic
Fears religious groups are targeting girls to keep them out of school and to intimidate street protesters
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has stepped up his activities in public life as he seeks to bolster his image
China’s leader reaffirms Beijing’s relationship with Tehran during visit by Ebrahim Raisi
Celebrations show government has regained confidence after months of anti-regime protests
New forms of expression emerge amid debate in the community about whether to continue civil disobedience campaign
Protesters have shown the regime they are also willing to die for a cause — but this time it’s not religion
Tehran acknowledges attack but stops short of attributing blame
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