SUPREME LEADER

Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Iran’s New Supreme Leader: A Power Play in War

A sudden shift at the top of Iran’s government has sparked a scramble among its elite. In early March, after the death of the long‑time Supreme Leader in an airstrike, a son named Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen to fill the vacuum. The selection process was far from a simple succession; it read more lik

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Jul 06 2025POLITICS

Khamenei Resurfaces After Iran-Israel Conflict

The leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, finally showed up in public after staying hidden during the 12-day fight between Iran and Israel. He appeared at a special event to remember a significant figure in Islam, Hussein, who died a long time ago. This event is a big deal for Shiite Muslims, who

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

Iran's Leader Faces a Changed Nation After Conflict

Iran's top leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been hiding for weeks. He stayed in a secret place during the fight with Israel. Now, he might come out. But he will see a different Iran. The war hurt Iran badly. Israel attacked many places. Important military leaders were killed. The damage is still

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

Revealing the Unspoken: Iran's Women Go without Hijabs

As Iran approaches the second anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman whose arrest and subsequent death by morality police sparked massive protests across the country, a subtle yet significant change has been taking place on the streets. Women are increasingly going without the

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