Fearing Civil Unrest, Iran Tries to Block Syria's Shockwaves
After the coup in Syria and its expected hampering of Hezbollah's reconstruction abilities, Iran now needs damage control, mostly to defend its nuclear sites
An unprecedented suspension of a draconian bill out of fear of its threat to national security points to domestic changes
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"We must not do anything that disrupts the unity and solidarity of society”
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“We must not take this step in a way that will spoil everything"
These remarks were not made by Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin, in a moment of regret and introspection
Rather, they were uttered by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in criticism of a new "hijab and chastity" bill that had been scheduled to take effect last Friday
