There are few examples of successful US regime-change operations in history. And without permanent ground troop presence, these wins can easily be reversed.

When states are attacked, authority gravitates towards institutions capable of mobilising resources, enforcing discipline, and coordinating a military response

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.

Iran vows 'decisive' retaliation after Israel kills its security chief in an air strike

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