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Mourning, celebration and a divided legacy: why the death of Ali Khamenei reverberates far beyond Iran

Mourning, celebration and a divided legacy: why the death of Ali Khamenei reverberates far beyond Iran

Hero and martyr to some, villain and oppressor to others, reactions to Ali Khamenei’s death mirror deeper fault lines within the Muslim world.

04.03.2026 10

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Ali Mamouri

Pauline Hanson’s no ‘good’ Muslims comment shows how normalised Islamophobia has become in Australia

Recent events show troubling signs that Islamophobia has become normalised, tolerated in ways other forms of racism are not.

24.02.2026 10

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As Syria’s new government consolidates its power, the Kurdish minority fears for its future

After the fall of Bashar al-Assad, minority groups in Syria have been targeted with violence. The US and other regional powers have largely stayed...

28.01.2026 10

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One uprising, two stories: how each side is trying to frame the uprising in Iran

Narrative control is a central battleground in times of conflict. It’s having a profound impact on the violence in Iran.

16.01.2026 50

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One uprising, two stories: how each side is trying frame the uprising in Iran

Narrative control is a central battleground in times of conflict. It’s having a profound impact on the violence in Iran.

15.01.2026 20

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Iran is under pressure from Australia at a pivotal moment – time is running out to strike a nuclear deal

Australia’s accusations against the IRGC will likely add momentum to the push for broader Western alignment against Iran.

26.08.2025 4

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Ceasefire talks collapse – what does that mean for the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the situation in Gaza has gone beyond the world’s worst fears as hopes of a truce between Israel and Hamas have...

25.07.2025 8

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Why is Israel bombing Syria?

Syria’s foreign ministry says a number of soldiers and civilians have been killed by coordinated Israeli drone attacks and airstrikes near the two...

16.07.2025 6

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The US has high hopes for a new Gaza ceasefire, but Israel’s long-term aims seem far less peaceful

President Trump is talking up a proposed 60-day ceasefire deal in Gaza. But recent history shows a truce is unlikely to lead to lasting peace.

08.07.2025 3

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Will the fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel hold? One factor could be crucial to it sticking

Mutual deterrence may prevent a longer war for now, but the balance remains precarious and could collapse with little warning.

24.06.2025 4

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Iran and Israel agree to a fragile ceasefire. One factor could be crucial to it sticking

Mutual deterrence may prevent a longer war for now, but the balance remains precarious and could collapse with little warning.

24.06.2025 4

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Who are Iran’s allies? And would any help if the US joins Israel in its war?

While Iran’s proxy network of paramilitary groups has been decimated, it still have powerful friends.

19.06.2025 5

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As war breaks out with Israel, Iran has run out of good options

After such a devastating attack from Israel, Iran’s leaders see no choice but to fight back. Any sign of weakness would severely undermine the...

14.06.2025 6

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After mass killings in Syria, can a fragmented country stay united?

The violence in Syria in recent days has shown how difficult it will be to unite a fractured country with deeply held grievances.

11.03.2025 10

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Can Syria avoid becoming another Libya or Iraq? A week after Assad’s fall, here are 3 possible futures

After the fall of the Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, the world was moved by emotional scenes of liberation — families reuniting after years of...

17.12.2024 9

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Bashar al-Assad ’s regime has fallen in Syria. How will this change the Middle East?

The swift and unexpected fall of the Syrian capital, Damascus, to Sunni opposition forces marks a pivotal moment in the modern history of the...

09.12.2024 5

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