The appointment suggests the Revolutionary Guards have the upper hand

Even if it stays on the sidelines of the US-Iran war, the country is fragile. Unlike larger economies that can absorb shocks in global markets, it has little room to cushion the impact.

Cairo and Tehran have been at loggerheads since 1979, but the Iranian threat has always acted as a check on Israeli ambitions. If Iran is completely defeated, Israel will reign supreme.

Ali Larijani has a pragmatic temperament—but a worldview shaped by the system he now leads.

For International Women's Day 2026, we tour the newest movie releases by female directors, while also reviewing an older classic for good measure

The announcement last week that the US was pulling its 1,000 troops there has sparked worry, as American presence is seen as crucial for integrating the Kurds and fighting IS

Washington and Tel Aviv may think the key to ending Iran's regime is to kill its missile bank and capabilities, but sometimes strategy matters more than hardware

Al Majalla examines what his killing means for Iran, its proxies, and the greater region

Its killing of Iran's Supreme Leader shows how patient recruitment and mapping created an opportunity for a decisive blow