Khamenei’s Son Inherits a Nation at War as Supreme Leader
Mojtaba Khamenei has inherited one of the most difficult mandates in modern Iranian history. Named supreme leader by the Assembly of Experts on Sunday,...
Iran Conflict Forces Britain to Choose Between Principles and Partnership
The strikes on Iran brought into sharp relief a question that Britain had been quietly wrestling with for years: what does it mean to...
As the World Watches the Middle East, Ukraine Fights on Two Fronts
Ukraine finds itself navigating two simultaneous challenges this week: continuing its war against Russia while also stepping up to assist US and Middle Eastern...
The Architect of Iran’s Regional Empire Is Gone — What Happens to His Network?
Under Khamenei's direction, Iran built a far-reaching network of influence stretching from the eastern Mediterranean to its own borders — funding, arming, and politically...
Trump Lays Out Iran Policy: Peace If Possible, Force If Necessary
President Trump offered one of the clearest articulations of his Iran policy during his State of the Union Address, summarizing his approach in terms...
Defiance and Diplomacy: Iran-US Talks Continue as Khamenei Issues Stark Warnings
Iran's supreme leader issued pointed warnings to the United States on Tuesday even as his country's foreign minister sat across the table — through...