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Nuclear deals? Sanctions? Proxy wars? This is Vox’s home for explanation and analysis of a key player in the Middle East.

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Iran’s foreign minister says Netanyahu got Jewish scripture wrongIran’s foreign minister says Netanyahu got Jewish scripture wrong
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“It is unfortunate that Mr. Netanyahu...distorts his own scripture.”

By Zack Beauchamp
Climate
The real reason Netanyahu is so hawkish on IranThe real reason Netanyahu is so hawkish on Iran
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It’s about his theory of Jewish history.

By Zack Beauchamp
Climate
Netanyahu’s controversial speech to Congress on IranNetanyahu’s controversial speech to Congress on Iran
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The Israeli Prime Minister’s speech to a joint session of Congress has become a major flashpoint, with potentially huge implications for America, Israel, and the Middle East.

By Vox Staff
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Netanyahu’s argument to Congress about Iran, explained in 2 minutesNetanyahu’s argument to Congress about Iran, explained in 2 minutes
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Here’s the key point on which Netanyahu and Obama differ, and why it’s such a big deal.

By Zack Beauchamp
Climate
This was the most important part of Netanyahu’s speech to Congress on IranThis was the most important part of Netanyahu’s speech to Congress on Iran
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These lines expose the core disagreement between Netanyahu and Obama on Iran.

By Zack Beauchamp
Climate
No, Netanyahu, Iran is not secretly planning to nuke IsraelNo, Netanyahu, Iran is not secretly planning to nuke Israel
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The idea that Iranian leaders are bent on a suicidal nuclear war has been debunked.

By Max Fisher
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Watch: full video of Netanyahu’s speech to Congress on IranWatch: full video of Netanyahu’s speech to Congress on Iran
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s full address to Congress

By Amanda Taub
Climate
Read the full transcript of Netanyahu’s speech to Congress on IranRead the full transcript of Netanyahu’s speech to Congress on Iran
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The full text of Netanyahu’s controversial speech

By Amanda Taub
World Politics
Chart: Fewer and fewer Americans see Iran as the US’s greatest enemyChart: Fewer and fewer Americans see Iran as the US’s greatest enemy
World Politics

This chart helps show why Netanyahu will have such a tough time blocking Obama’s Iran deal.

By Max Fisher
Climate
Why Netanyahu is willing to blow up his relationship with Obama over IranWhy Netanyahu is willing to blow up his relationship with Obama over Iran
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Netanyahu thinks any plausible nuclear deal with Iran will be a disaster for Israel. This is why.

By Zack Beauchamp
Climate
The real reasons Iran is so committed to its nuclear programThe real reasons Iran is so committed to its nuclear program
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Why is Tehran so bent on a program that has brought devastating sanctions, isolation, and threats of war?

By Max Fisher
World Politics
100 years of Iranian history, explained in 11 women’s hairstyles100 years of Iranian history, explained in 11 women’s hairstyles
World Politics

What can fashion tell you about Iranian politics? More than you’d think.

By Amanda Taub
Climate
Report: Netanyahu may have leaked US secrets to hurt Iran negotiationsReport: Netanyahu may have leaked US secrets to hurt Iran negotiations
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According to the Washington Post’s David Ignatius, the US is limiting intelligence cooperation in response.

By Max Fisher