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Arash Karami

Arash Karami is a contributor to Al-Monitor.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry addresses the media during a news conference in Vienna July 15, 2014. Kerry on Tuesday dismissed the idea that Iran could maintain its current number of nuclear enrichment centrifuges as part of a long-term deal with six world powers that would lead to a gradual end of sanctions. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader (AUSTRIA - Tags: POLITICS ENERGY) - RTR3YQCC

Iran conservatives limit discussion topics at nuclear talks

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U.S. President Barack Obama answers questions at a news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, November 5, 2014. The president addressed reporters one day after after Republicans seized control of the U.S. Senate and captured their biggest majority in the House of Representatives in more than 60 years. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) - RTR4CZV6

Some in Iran worry Republican victory could derail talks

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Members of the revolutionary guard attend the anniversary ceremony of Iran's Islamic Revolution at the Khomeini shrine in the Behesht Zahra cemetery, south of Tehran, February 1, 2012. REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi (IRAN - Tags: POLITICS ANNIVERSARY MILITARY) - RTR2X5DT

Iranian students who took US Embassy: Where are they now?

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Iranian students holding pictures of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stand in front of an anti U.S. mural, painted on the wall of the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran November 4, 2011. REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi (IRAN - Tags: POLITICS) - RTR2TLUF

Iran quietly celebrates US Embassy takeover anniversary

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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (R) and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif participate in a trilateral meeting at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York September 25, 2014. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS) - RTR47QH5

Iran diplomat calls to mend 'old wound' of 1979 hostage crisis

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EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran.

Mohammad Reza Naghdi, commader of Iran's Basij militia, speaks with journalists in Tehran May 21, 2011. REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi (IRAN - Tags: POLITICS) - RTR2MP12

Some Iran officials point to conspiracy behind acid attacks

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Shi'ite fighters pose with a black flag belonging to the Islamic State, which they pulled down after capturing the town of Jurf al-Sakhar from the Islamic State militants, south of Baghdad October 26, 2014. Picture taken October 26, 2014. REUTERS/Stringer (IRAQ - Tags: MILITARY POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT) - RTR4BQ6H

Iraqi battle seen as key victory in Iran

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Iranian women, hiding their faces not to be identified, shout slogans during a protest in front of the judiciary building on October 22, 2014 in Isfahan, 450 kilometres south of Tehran, in solidarity with women injured in a series of acid attacks. Around 1,000 people took part in the protest calling for better security with banners and placards demanding action after four women have been maimed by assailants on motorcycles who threw acid on them. The acid attacks have prompted speculation on social networks

Iran media faces backlash over acid attacks coverage

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EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran.

Iranian Judiciary Chief Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi speaks as Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani (top) watches during President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's swearing-in ceremony in Tehran August 5, 2009. REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi (IRAN POLITICS) - RTR26F4N

Shahroudi seen as likely candidate to head Assembly of Experts

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Iranian worshippers shout anti-U.S. slogans during a demonstration by hardline group Ansar Hezbollah to protest against the social corruption and unIslamic outfits worn by women after Friday prayers ceremonies in Tehran, Iran April 28, 2006. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl - RTR1CVWE

Iran acid attacks put 'vice groups' on defensive

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EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran.

Ayatollah Mohammad-Taqi Mesbah Yazdi listens to the opening speech during the Assembly of Experts' biannual meeting in Tehran September 14, 2010. REUTERS/Caren Firouz (IRAN - Tags: POLITICS RELIGION) - RTR2IB57

Mahdavi Kani's death leaves room for hard-liners to expand

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Iranians protest acid attacks

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