#Middle East Politics

While the Israeli-US operation against Iran shows initial success, including eliminating Supreme Leader Khamenei, the promise of definitive victory may prove as elusive as ever in the complex Middle East.

Iranian drones strike Azerbaijan territory as Middle East conflict expands northward, raising energy security concerns and ethnic tensions that could reshape regional dynamics.

Iran's succession crisis reveals the theocracy's legitimacy problem as Mojtaba Khamenei lacks religious credentials despite being the frontrunner for Supreme Leader.

As Iran's 85-year-old Supreme Leader ages, the secretive process of selecting his successor could reshape Middle Eastern geopolitics and global energy markets

American and Israeli leaders frame the Iran conflict as a religious war, using biblical language to justify military action. Why are geopolitical conflicts wrapped in sacred narratives?

Following Ayatollah Khamenei's assassination, Iran faces a critical leadership transition amid ongoing conflict with Israel and the US, with implications for regional stability.

US-Israel bombing of Iran sends shockwaves through Asian capitals. What lessons are North Korea and China drawing from the failure of nuclear deterrence?

Reports suggest Mojtaba Khamenei, son of current Supreme Leader, has been selected as successor. Analyzing implications for Iran's political system and Middle Eastern geopolitics.

Iran declares 40-day mourning period for Supreme Leader Khamenei, invoking Shiite martyrdom traditions. Analyzing the political calculations behind religious symbolism and divided Iranian reactions.

Following the killing of Supreme Leader Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes, thousands of Americans in Iran face heightened risk of being used as bargaining chips in escalating conflict.

Khamenei's death exposes the fragility of Beijing's global strategy. From energy security to the Belt and Road, analyzing the cascading shockwaves hitting China's geopolitical architecture.

How did Benjamin Netanyahu go from being called a 'chickenshit' by Obama officials to launching full-scale wars against Iran? The October 7 attacks changed everything.