
Commentary on US-Iran Conflict Dynamics
An analysis suggests that a limited attack by the US on Iran, rather than being seen as prudence, might be interpreted by the ayatollahs as a sign of fear.
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An analysis suggests that a limited attack by the US on Iran, rather than being seen as prudence, might be interpreted by the ayatollahs as a sign of fear.

Våbenhvileaftalen mellem USA og Iran stiller præstestyret milliarder i udsigt, hvis det dropper sit atomprogram. Det kunne lyde som et godt tilbud.

Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a UFC event at the White House, drawing both celebrity guests and criticism. This celebration coincided with the announcement of a peace deal between the US and Iran, which included the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

A guest commentary discusses the quiet strategic partnership between Israel and Iran that existed before the Ayatollahs came to power, highlighting the Shah's cautious pursuit of Iran's strategic interests and the potential for future relations.

President Trump threatened to imprison journalists who reported on a missing US F-15 pilot shot down over Iran and later revealed details of how a wounded US airman evaded Iranian capture.

Alexander Andreev's weekly newsletter offers a subjective overview of events in Bulgaria and worldwide, highlighting topics such as Radev's fight against oligarchy and geopolitical dynamics involving ayatollahs, the BBC, NATO, and European leaders.
Nowruz, the ancient Persian festival celebrating the vernal equinox, arrives on March 20, 2026, amidst geopolitical turmoil.

Interview with the diplomatic advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates. "The ayatollahs are isolated in the region.

A top German military expert, Masala, states that liberating the Strait of Hormuz is not easy, attributing the current chaos to 'many errors' by the US. He criticizes Trump for a 'colossal mistake' in believing he could quickly subdue the ayatollahs.

Donald Trump called Kurdish leaders a week ago to offer them air support and further assistance in the offensive against Iran. Does this mean a possible turning point in the war, which has so far been fought only from the air?

Der Sohn des getöteten Ayatollahs gilt als erfolgreicher Geschäftsmann. Politisch ist er allerdings ein weitestgehend unbeschriebenes Blatt. Eine Steilvorlage für die Opposition?

An article explains the historical context of how the ayatollahs came to power in Iran, detailing the roles of Shiism and Islamic scholars in the country's political leadership.

Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross the border but deny already doing so.

CHRONIQUE - En bombardant les pétromonarchies du Golfe, les ayatollahs ont ajouté à leur idéologie obscurantiste une imbécillité stratégique.

Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, was killed following US-Israeli bombardment, Iranian state television confirmed Sunday. The broadcaster did not provide details about the cir...

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Pezeshkian held meetings with Grand Ayatollahs in Qom, a significant religious center in Iran.

Pentru a ajunge la un acord eficient, trebuie să înțelegi psihologia inamicului. În ultimele zile, Iranul a doborât un elicopter american, a atacat aeroportul internațional din Kuweit, a amenințat…
An article draws a historical parallel between Erik of Pomerania's collection of tolls from merchant ships in the Öresund Strait and the current actions of Iranian ayatollahs affecting oil transport in the Strait of Hormuz.

Reza Pahlavi, son of the deposed Shah and leader of an opposition to the ayatollahs, states he is ready to return to Iran for a final assault on the regime and seeks support for liberation.

An analysis piece questions the strategic decisions and potential outcomes for Iran's leadership, referred to as the 'Ayatollahs,' in the context of ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Middle East scholar Olivier Roy argues that the Ayatollahs are winning the ongoing Iran war because the Tehran regime has the means to resist, predicting that Trump will eventually be forced to negotiate.
Khatib was not your average minister. Appointed by Khamenei in 2021, he was a Shia cleric with deep roots in the security world and a history inside the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).
The Muslim leaders who oppose radical Islamists, such as the Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas, and the Iranian Ayatollahs, must be supported and protected.

The US is forced to take military action to protect the passage of oil tankers while EU partners discuss on Monday whether to send their warships Read

An opinion piece argues that Iran is a totalitarian state rather than a theocracy, reflecting on the legacy of the Ayatollahs and Khamenei, and cautioning against comparing his death to that of a Pope.

The election of a new Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is a sign that the ayatollahs have survived the first wave of attacks by Team America, and may endure even longer.

They are Farnaz, Yani, Parisa and Nina. And many other Iranian women who have removed their veils, live freely and prosperously in Spain and on this March 8th refuse to wear black, as Tehran orders after the death of...
Foreign policy adviser Ophir Falk described Netanyahu and Trump as an "epic tag team," further describing current US-Israel cooperation in Iran as "unprecedented."

Alberto Gonçalves comments on some Western reactions to the US and Israel attacks on Iran.

Following US and Israeli strikes on Tehran, Iran state media confirmed the death of Ali Khamenei. DW has more.

Iranian women are at the forefront of a slow but unstoppable cultural revolution, challenging the mandatory hijab as a symbol of oppression and inflicting a deep legitimacy crisis on the ayatollahs' regime.

Donald Trump has made several public statements, including praising PM Modi's impact on US trade and showcasing a presidential plane from Qatar. He has also been involved in controversies, such as an escalating selfie incident with Meloni and reports about his private life at the White House.

Alberto Gonçalves notes the satisfaction among many political commentators who believe the US-Iran agreement, if implemented as disclosed, benefits the Ayatollahs' regime.

A shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, leading to a suspect being charged with the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. In the aftermath, Trump and the First Lady publicly demanded ABC fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over a joke related to the incident.

U.S. and Iran blame each other after failing to reach deal to end the war The Globe and Mail
An opinion piece argues that following President Trump's military actions against Iran, the United States must now ensure the Iranian regime truly ends and is prevented from rebuilding.
Inflatable tanks and cardboard ayatollahs: How AI fakes are flourishing in the Iran war thenationalnews.com
Tanken var att slå ut hela familjen Khamenei. Men ayatollans son Mojtaba Khamenei, som nu utsetts till ny högste ledare…
Grand Ayatollahs have sent messages regarding the election of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Leader, indicating significant religious and political developments.

Krigen i Mellemøsten er nu på dag 14. Omkostningerne for krigen vokser, mens der kommer modstridende meldinger om Hormuzstrædet. Desuden spekuleres der i den nye ayatollahs helbred.

Donald Trump stated on social media that there would be no deal with Iran unless Tehran surrenders unconditionally, reiterating his hardline stance.

In Iran schwören die Mullahs nach dem Tod des Ayatollahs Khamenei Rache. Der Nachrichtendienst des Bundes wies im vergangenen Juli in seinem Lagebericht auf eine erhöhte Terror-Bedrohung durch…

A commentary discusses how the Islamic Republic of Iran's regime leverages religious ideology to sacralize suffering, reinterpreting setbacks as proof of righteousness and transforming catastrophes into political capital.
A report indicates that former US President Trump is open to supporting anti-regime militias in Iran with the goal of toppling the current government.

Israel and the United States of America attacked Iran after another round of unsuccessful talks in Oman. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died in the first attack. Does this mean the fall of the regime?
The Iranian diaspora more or less openly praises Donald Trump for the attack on Iran and awaits the fall of the ayatollahs' regime. The two most well-known circles have different visions.