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<title>The Illusion of Control: Rethinking America’s Strategy Toward Iran.</title>
<link>https://houseofafshar.org/the-illusion-of-control-rethinking-americas-strategy-toward-iran</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ This article offers a critical examination of escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, framing the situation as more than a geopolitical standoff. It argues that the current trajectory reflects a broader failure of collective international responsibility, where some actors intensify pressure without clear limits while others remain largely passive. Moving beyond strategic rhetoric, the piece underscores the human dimension of the crisis, highlighting the everyday uncertainty faced by millions affected by decisions beyond their control. It concludes that de-escalation is not merely a technical process but a matter of political will, restraint, and the capacity to accept limits. Without such a shift, the normalization of crisis risks becoming the most dangerous outcome. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:10:45 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Kontrol Yanılsaması: Amerika’nın İran Stratejisini Yeniden Düşünmek</title>
<link>https://houseofafshar.org/kontrol-yanilsamasi-amerikanin-iran-stratejisini-yeniden-dusunmek-17</link>
<guid>https://houseofafshar.org/kontrol-yanilsamasi-amerikanin-iran-stratejisini-yeniden-dusunmek-17</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ABD–İran gerilimine eleştirel bir bakış: küresel pasiflik, kontrol yanılsaması ve artan jeopolitik krizin insani maliyeti.Özet (Makale Önizleme / Abstract):

Bu makale, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ile İran arasındaki artan gerilimi eleştirel bir bakış açısıyla inceler ve mevcut durumun yalnızca bir jeopolitik çatışma değil, aynı zamanda uluslararası sorumluluğun kolektif bir başarısızlığı olduğunu savunur. Küresel sistemde bazı aktörlerin sınırları belirsiz baskı politikaları izlediği, diğerlerinin ise büyük ölçüde pasif kaldığı bir tablo ortaya konur. Metin, stratejik söylemin ötesine geçerek bu gerilimin insani boyutuna odaklanır; karar alma süreçlerinden uzak milyonlarca insanın belirsizlik içinde yaşadığı gerçeğini vurgular. Sonuç olarak, gerilimi azaltmanın teknik bir mesele değil, siyasi irade, geri adım atabilme cesareti ve sınırlamaları kabul edebilme yetisi gerektirdiğini öne sürer. Aksi halde, krizin normalleşmesi en büyük tehlike haline gelebilir. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:56:45 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>ایالات متحده هنوز چنان رفتار می‌کند که گویی فشار را می‌توان با دقت تنظیم کرد و به اطاعت واداشت</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ تحلیلی انتقادی از تنش آمریکا و ایران؛ نگاهی به انفعال جهانی، توهم کنترل و هزینه انسانی در پس تشدید بحران‌های ژئوپلیتیکی. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:43:54 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>House of Afshar Calls for Coordinated Humanitarian Attention Across the Turkic World Following the Floods in Dagestan</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The House of Afshar expresses deep sympathy for those affected by the floods in Dagestan and urges governments and institutions across the Turkic world to take immediate, coordinated humanitarian action. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:12:18 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Dagestan, Azerbaijan, Flood, Emmett Imani</media:keywords>
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<title>AFSHAR TRIBAL FAMILY TREE</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (historical reconstruction based on Safavid–Afsharid chronicles) ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:54:57 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>MAJOR TRIBAL BRANCHES OF THE AFSHARS</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Afshars were not a single clan, but a federation of many oymaqs (tribal branches) that grew over centuries from the Oghuz–Turkmen Afshar root. Different chronicles list slightly different names, but when we combine Persian, Ottoman, Caucasian and Afghan sources, we get a fairly complete picture. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:07:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Americans who were born in Afshar&amp;apos;s City (Urmia)!</title>
<link>https://houseofafshar.org/americans-who-were-born-in-afshars-city-urmia</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:27:05 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Waqiat&#45;i&#45;Nadiri (History of Nadir Shah)</title>
<link>https://houseofafshar.org/waqiat-i-nadiri-history-of-nadir-shah</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Notes
-  &quot;The manuscript WAQA-I-NADIRI contains memoirs of Nadir Shah compiled by Mohammad, waqia Navis of Nadir Shah. The Manuscript gives a detailed accound of the period from 1708-1747 AD dealing with his campaigns in India, Afghanistan, &amp; Iran etc. This copy is about 200 years old and is unpublished so far&quot;--typewritten label pasted inside front cover.
-  Folio 1a-241b.
-  Later black cloth binding, with black leather spine.
-  Library of Congress. Persian manuscript 263/63.
-  Manuscript.
-  Nastaʻliq; 15 lines in written area 19 x 11 cm.
-  Paper: Middle-Eastern light cream-colored paper; no borders, some rubrication; heavily worm damaged and repairs throughout.
-  Probably copied in Iran.
-  Title from frontispiece.
-  Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress website.
-  Persian. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 08:24:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Nader Shah AFshar</media:keywords>
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<title>Tārīkh&#45;i jahāngushā&#45;yi Nādirī / تاريخ جهانکشاى نادرى</title>
<link>https://houseofafshar.org/tarikh-i-jahangusha-yi-nadiri-%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AE-%D8%AC%D9%87%D8%A7%D9%86%DA%A9%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%89-%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%B1%D9%89</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Names
Mahdī Khān Astarābādī, active 1733-1759
Ibrāhīm ibn Nūr Muḥammad
Nūr al-Dīn ibn Jīvā Khān
Created / Published
Munbaʼī : Maṭbaʻ-i Ḥaydarī, 1292 [1875]
Headings
-  Nādir Shāh,--Shah of Iran,--1688-1747
-  Iran--History--16th-18th centuries--Sources
-  India ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 08:02:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hukm by Safi Khan to Zaza Tsitsishvili</title>
<link>https://houseofafshar.org/hukm-by-safi-khan-to-zaza-tsitsishvili</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Date:	Muharram 1150 / 1.5.1737 - 30.5.1737	
Content:	This decree issued by Safi-Khan for famous Georgian noble Zaza Tsitsishvili confirms the possession of five villages. It is addressed to the vakils of Georgia Ali-Quli Beg and Kaikhosro Baratashvili. Zaza Bayg should treat the peasants of these villages fairly, while they should pay their taxes regularly. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:37:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Farman by Nadir Shah Afshar</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Date:	1 Muharram 1148 - 11 Jumada II 1160 / 24.5.1735 - 20.6.1747	
Content:	Mir Muhammad Zaman Sistani is appointed kalantar of Sistan and receives a yearly salary (hamah-salah) of 30 tuman-i tabrizi. [docment defective and therefore undated] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:25:57 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Afshars of Orumia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Summary:
The Afshars of Urmia were strategically settled in the region by Shah Abbas I of the Safavid Dynasty in the early 17th century to defend against the Ottoman Empire, maintain control over local populations, and strengthen Iran’s northwestern frontier. Governed by prominent Afshar leaders like Qasem Sultan Afshar and Fath-Ali Khan Afshar, they played a crucial role in military and political affairs. Their rule lasted from 1624 to 1820, shaping Urmia’s governance, military strength, and cultural development. Despite their eventual decline, their legacy continues to influence the region today.

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Discover the history of the Afshars of Urmia, a powerful Turkic tribe settled by Shah Abbas I to protect Iran’s borders. From their rise in 1624 to their decline in 1820, explore their governance, military achievements, and lasting influence in northwestern Iran. Learn about key figures like Qasem Sultan Afshar and Fath-Ali Khan Afshar, and how they shaped Urmia’s history. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:31:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>House of Afshar: Preserving History, Reviving Forgotten Voices</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ House of Afshar is a publishing house dedicated to reviving lost literary works, preserving Iranian history, and safeguarding cultural heritage. Founded by  descendants of Nadir Shah and the noble Afshars of Urmia, it carries forward a legacy of resilience and historical stewardship. With a focus on transcribing and restoring ancient manuscripts, House of Afshar works to keep historical truth intact, preventing the erasure or distortion of Iran’s rich past. By publishing rare texts, forgotten literature, and historical documents, it ensures that future generations remain connected to their cultural identity. More than a publishing house, House of Afshar is a movement—a mission to honor the voices of the past and protect the legacy of Persian civilization. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:32:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Afshars of Urumia</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:00:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Legacy of Askar Khan Afshar in the House of Afshar</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:38:39 -0500</pubDate>
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