Topic: Karim Sadjadpour
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Why is Iran still holding US hikers?
One year after arresting them on the Iran-Iraq border, Tehran may seek an opportunistic swap.
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Tense calm on eve of anniversary of disputed Iran election
One year after the disputed Iran election that returned President Ahmadinejad to office, many say the revolution and the regime have lost legitimacy. Green Movement opposition leaders, who called off a rally, are facing growing criticism of their tactics.
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Q&A: Will Iran nuclear sanctions work?
As a debate over Iran nuclear sanctions take front stage at the G8 meeting in Quebec today, The Monitor looks at how effective past sanctions have been and what new measures are being considered.
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Iran protesters: the Harvard professor behind their tactics
Gene Sharp's manual on nonviolent protest shaped opposition movements in Czechoslovakia and inspired activists in Burma.
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Iran missile test follows sanctions talk from West
Iran test-launched its powerful Sajjil-2 missile on Wednesday. The Iranian missile has the range to reach Israel and parts of Europe and a drew a sharp response from the US and and other Western powers, who say it increases their doubts about the Islamic Republic's intentions and hardens their resolve on sanctions.
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Iran nuclear talks with US, other powers stall in Vienna
A round of talks on Iran's nuclear program in Vienna, at which the US and other powers were hoping to nail down a deal, faltered on Tuesday.
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Why Europe wants stiffer sanctions on Iran
Germany, France, and UK are ready to impose oil and gas sanctions on Iran to stave off military strikes. But Oct. 1 talks about Iran's nuclear program will likely delay any moves.
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Will Iran's political turmoil shake Hezbollah?
The Shiite militant organization in Lebanon draws money and ideological guidance from Iran's supreme leader.
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Iran's seat of theocratic power
The role of the supreme leader has changed, but Iran's top cleric, Ayatollah Khamenei, still holds sway. How the political system in Tehran works, and who will determine what comes next.
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Iran release of US journalist removes obstacle to US-Iran dialogue
Roxanna Saberi was freed after three months in prison on charges of spying.
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