"Iran, which has been given practically every concession from spineless American negotiators, is about to gain the biggest win of all: a market desperate for oil."

>"If Israel acts against Iran's proxy, Hezbollah, America will have to decide whether or how to get involved."

"The son of an Iranian war hero burned himself to death last month outside a building where officials who help relatives of veterans had failed to find him a job"

"The geopolitical implications of an Iranian government driven primarily by the people, not outside forces, are truly tectonic — and possible."

>"Iran’s economy has been crippled by US sanctions and decades-long structural issues."

"The sanctions may go into effect if Iran does not agree to a nuclear deal, US officials told The Wall Street Journal."

"The rigged “election” of Ebrahim Raisi as Iran’s next president has the potential to be a turning point for the country. But its significance will be fully understood only in hindsight."

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>"The latest blacklistings fall as President Trump, who has taken a hard line on Iran, is set to leave office on Jan 3."

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