#Middle East

Mojtaba Khamenei's quiet rise signals continuity of Iran's hardline policies—with major implications for nuclear talks, oil markets, and regional stability.

Iran's Assembly of Experts has named Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader, just days after his father was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes. What this signals for the war, the region, and the future of the Islamic Republic.

The Trump administration is weighing deployment of US ground forces in Iran. What does this mean for oil markets, regional stability, and the next chapter of US foreign policy?

Ten days into the US-Israel war with Iran, Trump is now claiming veto power over who leads the Islamic Republic. Is this about nukes, or something bigger?

Rival Iranian exile groups are racing to win U.S. backing as a potential post-regime transition looms. But history warns: outside powers picking winners rarely ends well.

The IRGC controls Iran's economy, military, and politics. As nuclear talks resurface and sanctions pressure mounts, understanding the Guards is key to understanding Iran.

Gulf businesses are snapping up political violence insurance as regional conflict spreads. What does a booming war-risk market tell us about where the world is heading?

From Beirut hotels to Tehran oil depots, the Israel-Iran shadow war is rewriting the rules of modern conflict. What happens when there are no front lines?

Iranian drone strikes, Israeli retaliation, fires in Kuwait and Dubai — the Middle East conflict has broken out of its bilateral frame. What it means for global energy, security, and the rules of war.

Battle-tested Ukrainian interceptor drone firms are pitching Gulf states as Iran-linked threats intensify. What this means for defense markets, regional security, and the future of counter-drone warfare.

The US didn't stumble into the Gaza conflict — it walked in with open eyes. As the Trump administration attempts to broker an exit, the harder question is what "ending" actually means.

Beyond the geopolitical scorecards and missile counts lies a human story rarely told. Who are the soldiers of Iran's ballistic missile corps, and what does their existence reveal about the logic of deterrence?