Hardline factions such as the Paydari Front, whose ideological rigidity and institutional foothold in parliament and the media give them considerable discursive weight, remain a domestic pressure point that Iranian decision-makers must carefully navigate.

As Israel’s tactical gains fall short, a renewed Iran-Israel war remains possible

Israel’s air strikes revealed more than military weakness; they exposed a systemic failure in Iran’s ability to think strategically in an interconnected world.

Since it is essential for France to neutralize its rival China in Iraq, limiting the China-Iran cooperation in the country and integrating Iran into the international community have been the main agenda of the meeting.

Badakhshan, due to its mountainous and impassable nature, has a high potential for the gathering of groups that are considered a serious threat to Tajikistan and other countries in the region.

Iran’s harsh statements against Türkiye's potential operation in Syria are damaging the trust between the two countries rather than being a deterrent for Türkiye.

Even though Tehran supports Türkiye’s fight against the terrorist organization PKK on the official level, it makes different engagements in practice.

Due to its national interests, Türkiye remains at an equal distance from two critical states of the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and Iran.