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Arash Karami

Arash Karami is a contributor to Al-Monitor.

After terrorist label, what is GCC's next move against Hezbollah?

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After elections, Iran's parliament split three ways

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After elections, is Rouhani’s economy minister now safe?

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Supporters of Ali Motahari, a candidate for the upcoming parliamentary elections, hold his electoral posters during a campaign gathering of candidates mainly close to the reformist camp, in Tehran February 23, 2016. REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi/TIMAATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. - RTX287FM

Pro-Rouhani candidates take early lead

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Iranian officials push for large election turnout

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Khamenei warns of subtle US influence on elections

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Iran's Supreme Council of Cyberspace announces plans for social media monitoring

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Why this election of Iran's Assembly of Experts is more important than ever

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Iranian women take part in a reformist campaign for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Tehran February 20, 2016. REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi/TIMA ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. - RTX27UFB

Everything you need to know about this week's elections in Iran

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How Iran's supreme leader prepares for election day

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Iranian anti-narcotics policemen protect themselves from blowing sand at a police barracks on the border with Afghanistan near Zabol, 1,605 kilometers (1,003 miles) southeast of Tehran May 20, 2009. Iran, which shares a 900-km (560-mile) border with Afghanistan, is a conduit for smuggling drugs to the West from its insurgency-ridden neighbour. REUTERS/Caren Firouz (IRAN CRIME LAW POLITICS SOCIETY) - RTXKMQR

Iran struggles with border security

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Former U.S. Marine Amir Hekmati, recently released from an Iranian prison, steps out of the plane piloted by Mike Karnowski (R), as he arrives at an airport in Flint, Michigan January 21, 2016. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook - RTX23GEV

Iran denies US gave money in exchange for prisoners

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