Why Iran believes deal with US leaves it stronger than before
Iran has come out of the war's first chapter stronger than many expected, but its next challenge may be harder, the BBC Persian Service's Amir Azimi writes.
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""I am not a diplomat, but I know well how to make America understand.""
— Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf , Politician
"He said he held "another view in pr..."
— Mojtaba Khamenei , Politician
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament.
Iran's Supreme Leader who is involved in ongoing peace negotiations.
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Iran has come out of the war's first chapter stronger than many expected, but its next challenge may be harder, the BBC Persian Service's Amir Azimi writes.
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