After legislative elections marked by widespread voter abstention, calls have grown for the formation of a “national unity government of salvation” aimed at restoring citizens’ confidence in the country’s political institutions.

Opponents of Trump, joined by Republicans who believe the party has strayed from its “America First” principles, have moved beyond public criticism and internal feuding to pursue something far more ambitious: the creation of a new political alternative.

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.

Reappointing figures once aligned with the STC can be seen as part of Saudi Arabia’s recent policy approach, despite the potential risks and political fallout it may carry.

In a move aimed at reshuffling the executive branch and offering a glimmer of hope to a crisis-weary public, PLC Chairman Rashad al-Alimi issued Republican Decree No. 3 of 2026, forming a new government headed by Shaea al-Zandani, who will also retain the foreign affairs portfolio.