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Iranian president heckled in poor oil-rich province

Iranian president heckled in poor oil-rich province

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian was heckled during a visit to oil-rich yet underprivileged Khuzestan Province on Thursday, as residents voiced frustration over rising unemployment and other economic concerns.

Iranian politicians clash over negotiations with the US

Iranian politicians clash over negotiations with the US

Iranian officials find themselves in a Shakespearian dilemma over whether to negotiate with the incoming Trump administration. Engaging would mean justifying or apologizing for past intransigence, while refusal risks confronting a deeper existential threat.