How does Iran's theocratic system of power work? - explainer
The complexities of Iran's ruling system, the ideological nature of its support base, and the power of its Revolutionary Guards make it hard to predict what might come next.
Middle East
Saudi Arabia, Israel pushed Trump to strike Iran for weeks before Operation Epic Fury - report
After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, who is running Iran's regime at this moment? - analysis
Trump threatens Iran with 'force that has never been seen before' if strikes continue
Israel’s strike on Iran echoes past wars but marks a new doctrine - analysis
Israel’s joint strike with the United States against Iran echoes past wars, but reflects a new doctrine shaped by October 7 and the conclusion that deterrence and containment have failed.
‘We can suffer to help the Iranian people’: Reservist has home damaged by Iranian missile fragment
As the missile hit the ground, fragmented pieces of metal were broken off and launched into his home, burning holes into the ceiling and smashing his windows.
Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in strike, state media confirms
Khamenei's daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law, and son-in-law were also killed in US-Israeli strikes, Iranian state media reported on Sunday.
UAE thwarts Iranian missiles: Residents receive safety alerts, reassured of safety
"Your safety is our top priority. Please stay indoors in safe places, wait for official instructions, and only trust updates from official sources," authorities said.
Where is the Mossad in the shadows of Israel-US joint strikes on Iran? - analysis
No one knows what the Mossad is doing at this moment - but there is little question that its agents are, behind the scenes, at the eye of the storm.
No US combat casualties despite Iranian retaliation, US military says
Despite "hundreds of Iranian missile and drone attacks," there have been no reported US casualties or combat-related injuries, CENTCOM wrote.
Israel may have killed dozens of senior Iranian officials, with Ali Khamenei as top target
Among those targeted were aides Ali Larijani and Ali Shamkhani, IRGC chiefs including Esmail Qaani, and the Iranian defense minister • Israel targeted assassinations as US focused elsewhere
Airstrikes can weaken Iran’s regime, but only its people can bring it down - analysis
Air power can create a moment, but it cannot guarantee an outcome. It can weaken the regime, fracture its leadership and erode its sense of invincibility.
Trump’s Iran strikes set off bipartisan war powers revolt on Capitol Hill
Operation Epic Fury began early Saturday, with Trump confirming US strikes on Iran alongside Israel, igniting debate in Washington over escalation and presidential authority.
‘Iran is going to use all of its capabilities’: Expert warns Iran cornered by ‘existential war’
Former IDF intelligence official Yossi Kuperwasser said Iran now views the conflict as an existential war, warning the regime is likely to escalate and use all military and proxy capabilities.
