The assassination of Qassem Soleimani was one of several major setbacks for Iran in 2020. Can it recover?
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The assassination of Soleimani will have a significant impact on Iran’s tumultuous internal politics.
Moderates face intense pressure from sceptics of the deal, who reject stringent terms on Iran’s nuclear programme.
Iran presents itself as an alternative power to fill the vacuum in a region rocked by instability and chaos.
![Iranian soldiers march during the annual Army Day military parade in Tehran [AFP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/201514113516992621_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
The thawing of relations between Hamas and Iran is of mutual interest.
![Rapprochement with Hamas provides Iran with an opportunity to rebuild its standing in the region, writes Alsamdi [Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/20141216143431558734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
The Arab region is experiencing grave developments but the ‘Iranian model’ will not solve Arab problems.
![Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps march during an annual military parade [EPA]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014105111046227734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)