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  "textContent": "Amid rising regional tensions, Iran’s regime reframes war not merely as a geopolitical confrontation, but as a calculated instrument to suppress domestic unrest and preserve its grip on power. As tensions and both direct and indirect confrontations between the United States, Israel, and Iran’s regime enter a new and volatile phase, understanding the true nature […]\n\nThe post War as Strategy: How Tehran Weaponizes External Conflict to Contain Internal Dissent appeared first on Iran News Update.",
  "title": "War as Strategy: How Tehran Weaponizes External Conflict to Contain Internal Dissent"
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