Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Raw hatred and soft power: Who came out ahead after the October 7 massacre? - opinion
The world is bombarded with contradictory messages, and the messengers seem more confused by the day: Iran won, the US won, Israel lost, Donald Trump caved, JD Vance took over.
Iran’s far-right accuses Pezeshkian, top diplomats of plotting 'soft coup' in Khamenei's absence
Pahlavi remains Iran’s main opposition figure, lack of US backing causing failure at regime change
US assesses Mojtaba Khamenei more interested in nuclear weapons than predecessor - report
Mourning Khamenei: More than a funeral, far from closure - opinion
The funeral was not just a religious occasion but a platform for Tehran to rewrite its narrative about the war and its aftermath.
My Word: Middle Eastern summer stories - opinion
The Middle East never takes a break, with power struggles, hidden agendas, and dangerous alliances shaping the region’s future.
Trump expected to expand military actions against Iran as CENTCOM launches fifth day of strikes
Hamas unable to conduct terror infiltration, repeat of October 7, IDF commander tells soldiers • Dubai gov't says explosions heard in city are 'false,' despite witness reports
Hardliners in Tehran are running the show while the Iran's supreme leader watches - opinion
Many believe Iran is currently operating with four overlapping centers of authority – and that each is vying for supreme power.
Trump says Iran 'will be defeated soon,' as US begins new wave of airstrikes on Iranian targets
Trump, Netanyahu expected to meet in US on Monday • US CENTCOM redirects vessels attempting to breach Hormuz blockade • IDF may begin withdrawal within days after Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome end
Iran’s mystery flight to Yemen: What do we know about the planes landing in Sana'a? - explainer
The flight on Monday, which made international headlines after it prompted strikes on Sana'a, was eventually able to land in the Houthi-controlled Hodeidah International Airport.
Iranian strikes reported across region as Trump threatens to strike power plants, bridges
US carries out fresh round of strikes in Iran • CENTCOM reinstates blockade in Strait of Hormuz • Trump requests Israel to pull out of Syria, Lebanon
Iranian officials spend Khamenei funeral week meeting with Hezbollah, Hamas officials
Muhammad Fneish, a US-sanctioned politician for Hezbollah, met with Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on July 4 and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on July 5.
Iran no longer attaches importance to Trump's threats, Middle East expert claims
“They understand, as we do, who Trump is, that nothing he says should be taken seriously in any case and under any circumstances," Zisser explained.
Houthis target Abha airport after Saudi strike while Trump, Iran clash over Hormuz management
US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz • Iranian official brags of tripled drone capacity • IDF coordinating with US military in preparation for possible strikes
