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From the archive: Terrorists, cultists – or champions of Iranian democracy? The wild wild story of the MEK – podcast
By June 17, 2026

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.This week, from 2018: They fought for the Iranian revolution – and then for Saddam Hussein. The US and UK once cond…

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Albania | Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | Benjamin Netanyahu | Donald Trump | Europe | Gaza | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Islamic State | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Middle East and north Africa | Nuclear weapons | Palestinian territories | Petrol prices | Syria | World news

‘We waited 12 years’: escapees from Syria’s camps face an uncertain future
ByBy Arbjona Cibuku in Tirana, William Christou and Ashifa Kassam April 12, 2026

A young Albanian woman’s escape from al-Hawl offers rare hope – but as the camp empties many are left stranded, prompting urgent calls for repatriationFor weeks he hovered near Turkey’s border with Syria hoping for good news. In early February, Xhetan …

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Albania | Demonstrations, Protests and Riots | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Iranian-Americans | Israel | Israel–Iran War | People's Mujahedeen of Iran | Politics and Government | Rajavi, Maryam | Terrorism

Amid Attacks, Iran’s Exiled Opposition Remained Divided. Who Are They?
ByThe New York Times June 26, 2025June 27, 2025

While many in Iran’s divided diaspora opposed Israel’s campaign, some took the war as a chance to amplify their ideas about Iran’s future.

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