Pezeshkian’s apology for the targeting of neighboring countries, along with the temporary leadership council’s approval to suspend the strikes, has raised questions about the council’s ability to control the IRGC overseeing military operations against the U.S. and "Israel."

Before the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the appearance of Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi on CBS News was noteworthy, discussing the results of the negotiations with Iran and revealing indications of a possible breakthrough.

The unprecedented developments in Iran raise questions about the identity of Khamenei's successor, the shape of the transitional phase, and the future of the ruling regime amid internal divisions and external pressures.

The Houthis in Yemen have emerged as one of Iran’s most visible and consequential regional proxies, stepping beyond a local war to become a key player closely tied to the calculations of an increasingly internationalized confrontation.

Iran’s Reformist Front is facing what has been described as its most severe crackdown in over a decade, with authorities launching a wave of arrests targeting its prominent figures.