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Iranians chant slogans and wave national flags as they celebrate a ceasefire between Iran and Israel at Enghlab Square in the capital Tehran on June 24, 2025. ATTA KENARE / AFP

Now that the guns have fallen silent, what next for Iran?

Tehran will return to nuclear negotiations with far fewer cards. Even if it seeks a token gesture on enrichment, that could be rejected. Remaining options include capitulation or even civil war.

Wahid Abdel Maguid 27 June 2025
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei shows him (C-L) during a meeting with members of Iran's Expert Assembly in Tehran on September 26, 2019. AFP

Some alternative forms of governance to Iran's theocracy

In the event of a government collapse, interim leadership could assume power. And although a return to monarchy is unlikely, it cannot be ruled out.

Khaled Essam Eleslamboly 22 October 2024
Voting was held for a new Iranian Assembly of Experts last month. The 88-member body is tasked with overseeing the Supreme Leader and choosing his replacement

Iran’s new Assembly of Experts ready to pick new Supreme Leader

An important institutional body with an 8-year term, this collection of ageing and sclerotic clerics is meant to wield real power by overseeing the Supreme Leader. In practice, they simply nod along.

Arash Azizi 21 June 2024
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A closer look at the Trump-Netanyahu meeting reveals gaps

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The two appeared to be in lockstep in many areas, but dig deep, and you will see where they don't align. So, what does this mean for the region? Al Majalla explains.

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An aerial view shows pigeons flying over the Marjeh square in Syria's capital Damascus on 12 December 2024. OMAR HAJ KADOUR / AFP
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The history of Damascus pulses through Marjeh Square

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If anywhere encapsulates the Syrian capital in recent decades, it is this enigmatic and iconic public space, which has seen more than its fair share of changes

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