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Iran grapples over social freedoms after war with Israel

Some elements of the Iranian state are in favour of relatively relaxing controls, while others wish to cede no ground.
DPA International on MSN

Riding the line: How women are breaking barriers on Iran's roads

For women in Iran, riding a motorbike is part of a legal grey zone - they can own one, but licences remain off-limits. Yet more and more are taking to the streets anyway.
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Iraq to hold election as Iran tries to keep influence and US pushes back

BAGHDAD, Nov 3 — Iraq will hold parliamentary elections on November 11, with analysts saying Iran will be watching closely as ...