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The article discusses how the Islamic Republic of Iran has demanded greater sacrifices from its people under the guise of a resistance against Western hegemony, contrasting the Iranian brand of Islamism with traditional conservatism.

The Iranian regime, under pressure from the U.S., threatens to destabilize the Middle East further and extend conflict beyond its borders.

Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran's last Shah, called for public support but faced a lack of response amidst ongoing violence against protesters.

The Iranian regime executed a prominent wrestler in a move seen as a warning to the nation amid celebrations of the traditional New Year, Nowruz.

In three weeks of war, American-Israeli strikes have killed several high-ranking Iranian officials, significantly weakening the leadership of the Islamic Republic.

Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is taking on a more central role amidst attacks on the political leadership of the Islamic Republic by Israel and the US.

An Israeli minister described the ongoing bombing campaign against Iran as a significant blessing, emphasizing the need to extend the damage being inflicted on the Islamic Republic.

Iran enters a new phase with the rise of Mojtaba Khamenei as the leader of the Islamic Republic, consolidating around a narrower, security-centric power structure.

Despite significant military strikes by the US and Israel that have killed several top Iranian officials, regime change in Iran remains unlikely, according to Middle East expert Filippo Dionigi.

The Swedish Foreign Minister confirmed that Iran executed a Swedish citizen, marking the first such execution since the onset of the Islamic Republic's conflict with Israel and the United States.

Esmail Khatib, Iran's intelligence minister, has a deep-rooted background in the Islamic Republic's security apparatus and has faced U.S. sanctions over alleged cyber operations.

The death of Ali Larijani, a powerful secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, creates a significant void in the regime and poses challenges to its stability.

An Israeli attack in Iran reportedly killed Gholamreza Soleimani, a prominent figure of the Islamic Republic and commander of the paramilitary Basij forces, alongside Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran's National Security Council.

The article discusses the extent of military, economic, and political support that Russia and China provide to Iran amidst the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with the Islamic Republic.

The Israeli military has announced the commencement of a large-scale wave of strikes targeting Iranian cities, including Tehran, Shiraz, and Tabriz, amid ongoing conflict with the Islamic Republic.

Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi is prepared to take leadership of Iran's transitional government once the current regime collapses amid ongoing unrest in the country.

The article discusses the struggles faced by Iranian women and highlights actress Golshifteh Farahani's journey, including her exile from Iran due to restrictive Islamic laws.

Despite the dangers, three women in Iran share their experiences of living under the oppressive regime amidst a war and communication blackout.

Reza Pahlavi, son of the last Iranian Shah, expresses readiness to lead a transitional process in Iran, contingent on the fall of the Islamic Republic, although he encounters skepticism from Donald Trump.

Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran's last Shah, has expressed his readiness to lead the country following the potential fall of the Islamic Republic, while working on a transitional system with qualified individuals.

The article discusses the potential emergence of a new phase in Iran's geopolitical situation, suggesting that the conflict may not resolve anytime soon despite tactical victories.

In an interview, journalist Scott Anderson discusses American misconceptions about Iran's Islamic Republic, drawing parallels to past misjudgments regarding the Shah's regime.

An Iranian security chief stated that Iran will continue its fight until the United States regrets its actions against the Islamic Republic.

Iran has intensified its campaign to close the Persian Gulf by attacking commercial ships and the Dubai International Airport, amid rising global energy concerns and ongoing U.S. and Israeli offensives against the Islamic Republic.

Abdolreza Davari, an influential figure in Iranian politics, warns that increased military pressure on Iran could lead to the escalation of conflict, asserting the Islamic Republic's rationale for nuclear armament.

Iran has recently appointed Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the previous Supreme Leader, as the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic amid a tumultuous political landscape.

Bernard Hourcade argues that the election of Mojtaba Khamenei highlights both the stability and the inherent weaknesses of the Iranian political system.

Following the death of Ali Khamenei under U.S. and Israeli bombings, the anticipated public uprising in Iran has not occurred, reflecting a deeper moral erosion within the Islamic Republic over the last two decades.

Iranian women's rights activist Mansoureh Shojaee criticizes external military intervention as a means to achieve democracy in Iran, emphasizing the country's long-standing fight against totalitarianism.

Experts describe Mojtaba Khamenei, appointed as Iran's new supreme leader, as a more extreme version of his father, signaling a potential for even more hardline governance.

Nikita Smaguine, a Russian journalist, discusses the short-term benefits and long-term risks for Russia following the conflict in Iran.

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has been appointed as Iran's new Supreme Leader, signaling the Islamic Republic's commitment to its current trajectory amid ongoing tensions in the region.

The election of Mojtaba Khamenei as the Supreme Leader of Iran represents a significant shift in power, resembling a coup rather than a democratic process.

The election of Mojtaba Khamenei as the successor to his father as Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic has sparked 'despair' among the US and Israel, according to Ali Larijani, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

Mojtaba Khamenei has been named the new supreme leader of Iran following the assassination of his father, Ali Khamenei.

Mojtaba Khamenei has been elected as the new leader in Iran, following an election by the Assembly of Experts, raising questions about succession and ideological principles in the Islamic Republic.

Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed as the new supreme leader of Iran, succeeding his father, and is expected to continue a hardline leadership approach.

Mojtaba Khamenei has emerged as Iran's new leader, contrasting with his father's public persona by maintaining a low profile and significant influence behind the scenes.

Iran has elected Mojtaba Khamenei as its new Supreme Leader following the recent death of his father, Ali Khamenei, which was met with unanimous support from the Islamic Republic.

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been elected as the new supreme leader of Iran following his father's death.

The article discusses China's restrained response amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, particularly regarding the United States’ attacks on Iran, which China has previously named a friend.

The Iranian Islamic Republic's armed forces claim they can sustain an intense war for at least six months while maintaining the current operational pace.

Ali Larijani, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, claimed the US and Israel seek to dissolve the Islamic Republic.

Payam Akhavan, a former UN prosecutor, emphasizes that the real threat to the Islamic Republic of Iran is its own populace, not external enemies.

Iran's security chief accused the US and Israel of aiming to dismantle the Islamic Republic, linking recent military actions to a broader strategy of regional destabilization.

Worshippers in Tehran rallied after Friday prayers, expressing support for the Islamic Republic amid ongoing conflicts with Israel.

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei, is among the top contenders to succeed his father as the head of the Islamic Republic.

Mojtaba Khamenei is being touted as a likely successor to his father as supreme leader of Iran, indicating a continuation of hardline policies in the country.

The article discusses how Iranian cinema has shaped Western perceptions of Iran, highlighting the struggles of its filmmakers under the Islamic Republic.

Israel has launched new attacks on Iran this morning, while the US military reported hitting nearly 2000 targets in the Islamic Republic, which in turn expanded its rocket and drone strikes across the region.