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Saturday, June 13, 2026

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‘The Habib Circle’: Where Is Iran’s Government Headed in the Postwar Era?

‘The Habib Circle’: Where Is Iran’s Government Headed in the Postwar Era?

2 months ago

The U.S.-Israeli War on Iran that erupted in late February 2026 was not simply a military campaign to degrade Iranian capabilities, but quickly became an unexpected internal turning point that reshaped the balance of power in Tehran.

Khamenei’s Son at the Helm of Iran: What Does It Mean for the War with the US and ‘Israel’?

Khamenei’s Son at the Helm of Iran: What Does It Mean for the War with the US and ‘Israel’?

3 months ago

Mojtaba Khamenei has been chosen by the Assembly of Experts as Iran’s new Supreme Leader after Ali Khamenei, a move expected to strengthen hardliners and potentially escalate tensions with the United States, as Donald Trump warned he could support assassinating him if Iran rejects U.S. demands.

Deep State: How the Revolutionary Guards Seized Power in Iran

Deep State: How the Revolutionary Guards Seized Power in Iran

Murad Jandali

3 months ago

High-level sources say that Iran’s IRGC has tightened its grip on wartime decision-making despite the deaths of its top commanders.

After Khamenei’s Assassination: How Iran Enters a Turbulent Transitional Phase

After Khamenei’s Assassination: How Iran Enters a Turbulent Transitional Phase

Murad Jandali

3 months ago

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.