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WorldIran’s foreign policy now resembles playing chess and poker at once, diplomat says

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei compared the country’s current foreign policy to playing chess and poker simultaneously, saying Tehran must pursue long-term strategies while also taking high-risk policies. He described Iran as having recently begun playing a mixed game.

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Iran’s foreign policy now resembles playing chess and poker at once, diplomat says
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