In Afghanistan, there are crucial mineral deposits, and the estimated value of those are 3 trillion dollars.

It is necessary to be an absolute mujtahid (mujtahid mutlaq) for ten offices that are stated in the Constitution, while it is sufficient to be a partial (mutajazzi) mujtahid for the other offices.

The attacks on UAE set a clear example of emerging asymmetric threats, while the issues of the functionality of air defense systems have once again been raised.

Raisi considers the steps towards the East as a strategic achievement for the country's foreign policy, while opponents criticize Iran's potential dependency on Moscow and Beijing.

The re-appointment of Mohammed al-Halboosi as Iraq’s Speaker of Parliament reflects an early future of a consensus agreement between the Sadrists, Taqadum-Azam Sunni alliance, and the Kurdish alliance.

At this point, the next period will be a process for the USA and certainly for Israel to stomach Iran as a nuclear and regional power.

Income distribution and poverty indicators have severely worsened in the last three years, especially in the rural areas in Iran.

The divided Gulf region is witnessing new shifts in its approaches towards Türkiye and Iran with the emergence of post-COVID-19 economic implications and a weaker US military presence.

The most prominent figure among the candidates for the succession of al-Sistani is al-Irvani.

The United States and Iran have a common need to ease tensions. The upcoming JCPOA negotiations in Vienna can be given some cautious optimism.

The completion of Ilisu Dam and HPP has occupied a broad place in the Iranian press, and there has been an intention to create a public opinion through serious allegations.

The target of the violent protesters and attackers is not focused on PM al-Kadhimi per se, but to conduct a wider attempt to ensure survival and continuous power.