#Iran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei died in Israeli-US airstrikes, but regime change is far more complex than decapitation strikes. Why power vacuums often create more chaos than democracy.

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's death fractures the 'axis of resistance' network. Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iraqi militias face different survival calculations as Tehran's command structure collapses.

US-Israeli strikes on Iran create a complex calculus for China ahead of the planned Xi-Trump summit in Beijing, with energy security and geopolitical alliances at stake.

Brent crude surges past $80 as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, triggering Asian stock selloff. What this means for your portfolio and energy bills.

A Supreme Leader fell. An AI chose a side. The week when Iran and Silicon Valley both went to war.

Mar 2, 2026·

Jeong Jin Lee

A Reuters-Ipsos poll shows only 25% of Americans approve of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, with 42% of Republicans saying they'd withdraw support if US troops are killed.

Netanyahu's vow to increase strikes on Tehran and Iran's ballistic missile barrage mark the end of decades of shadow warfare between the regional rivals. The Middle East faces unprecedented escalation risks.

Iran's massive retaliation strikes UAE and Bahrain, highlighting the complex reality of being a US ally in an unstable region. Analysis of the strategic implications.

Analysts warn US gasoline prices will rise following Iran attack, as geopolitical tensions threaten energy markets and consumer budgets

Trump's missile strikes on Iran after failed nuclear talks reveal the dangerous limits of diplomacy in an era of military brinkmanship and mutual red lines.

Trump administration eliminates Khamenei in joint strikes but lawmakers worry about lack of post-attack strategy as Iran enters political chaos and regional tensions soar.

Ayatollah Khamenei killed in US-Israeli airstrikes as Iran forms interim council. Escalating attacks threaten regional stability amid leadership transition crisis.