Iran enters the week under mounting strain, juggling stalled talks with the United States, fresh sanctions, and a volatile standoff in the Strait of Hormuz that has nearly frozen global oil shipments. President Masoud Pezeshkian is defending the U.S. memorandum as Iran’s best path out of deadlock, while Tehran warns Gulf states against backing Washington’s pressure campaign. With Pakistan stepping in as mediator and domestic hardship deepening, the coming days could shape whether the crisis escalates or edges toward negotiation.
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History of Iran in the 20th Century
A clear, engaging overview of Iran’s turbulent twentieth century—from the decline of the Qajar dynasty and Pahlavi modernization to the 1953 coup, the 1979 Revolution, and the Islamic Republic’s rise as a regional power. Explore the historical forces that still shape Iran’s global behavior today.