Iran Media Review

AGSIW’s Iran Media Review monitors, translates, and reviews critical Persian-language media sources identifying important developments and trends in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

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Former SNSC Secretary Shamkhani Meets Iranian Youth

The December 20 edition of the Iran Media Review explores responses by the former Supreme National Security Council secretary to questions from Iranian students criticizing regime policies.

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Iranian Reformists Weaponize Assad’s Fall Against the IRGC

The December 17 edition of the Iran Media Review considers calls by reformist politicians for civilian control over the military and national security decision making in Iran.

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Khamenei on Syria: Defiance in Defeat

The December 13 edition of the Iran Media Review explores the Iranian supreme leader’s first public statement in the wake of the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria. 

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In the Wake of Fiasco, Catastrophic Outlook 

The December 10 edition of the Iran Media Review analyzes Iranian reactions to the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria and concerns over increasing uncertainty in the region.

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Intelligence Failure: Hajjarian’s Introspection, the IRGC in Denial

The December 6 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights statements by a co-founder of the Ministry of Intelligence on the alleged infiltration of Iran’s intelligence services.

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Iran-Allied Syria on the Verge of Collapse or Defection

The December 3 edition of the Iran Media Review examines Iranian commentary on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s offensive in Syria.

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Renewed Speculation About Succession After Khamenei 

The November 26 edition of the Iran Media Review analyzes recent discussion around who might succeed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. 

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Trump Optimism in Tehran

The November 22 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights commentary presenting an optimistic outlook on opportunities for Iran under Trump’s second term as president.

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Iran’s State-Censored Media Reacts to Iravani-Musk Meeting in New York

The November 19 edition of the Iran Media Review analyzes contrasting commentary on a reported meeting between Elon Musk and Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations.

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IRGC Split on How to Deal With Trump

The November 15 edition of the Iran Media Review explores calls among Iranian regime elites for exercising forbearance with the United States and warnings this will be met with aggression.  

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