Politics

The recent assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ top political leader, in Tehran by a predawn airstrike has sent shockwaves through the Middle East. The incident, which both Iran and Hamas attribute to Israel, threatens to escalate ongoing tensions into an all-out regional conflict. The killing has already prompted vows of revenge from Iran’s supreme leader and warnings of challenging days …

Ismail Abdulsalam Ahmed Haniyeh was born to a family of Muslim Palestinians in the al-Shati refugee camp of the Egyptian-occupied Gaza Strip. His parents were originally living in what is now Ashkelon before the 1948 Palestinian expulsion and flight, which took place during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. In his youth, he worked in Israel to support his family. He attended …

The implementation of the presidential decree before the inauguration ceremony is a critical aspect of Iran’s political system. According to Paragraph 9 of Article 110 of the Iranian Constitution, this act is one of the duties and powers of the Leader of the Islamic Republic. This procedure is essential and does not merely have a ceremonial aspect; it has significant …

In the final days of the 10th administration, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad obtained permission to establish an international university from the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution. When handing over the presidency to Rouhani, Ahmadinejad announced that after the end of the 10th administration, he would be active in his university. Although, according to the initial statements, the name of the university …

Among the presidents of Homeland during the past years, it was rarely the case that there was a professional athlete among them who played various sports continuously and weekly, but Masoud Pezeshkian is different from all in this field. Apart from being the most literate president in the history of the Islamic Republic of Homeland, Massoud Pezeshkianis also called the …

A New Direction in Foreign Policy During Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s presidency, from 2005 to 2013, Iran’s foreign policy underwent a significant shift. Unlike his predecessors, Ahmadinejad focused on strengthening ties with less-developed countries, particularly in Africa and Latin America, while relations with developed Western nations generally soured. This shift was a strategic move in response to increasing international pressure and sanctions …

Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel (born 9 May 1945) is a conservative and principlist politician and former chairman of the Parliament. He is currently member of the Expediency Discernment Council.He was the first non-cleric in the post since the Revolution of 1979. He was one of the candidates in the 2013 presidential election but withdrew on 10 June, four days before the election.He …

Saeed Jalili (born 6 September 1965) is a ultra conservative politician and diplomat who was secretary of the Supreme National Security Council from 2007 to 2013. He is currently member of the Expediency Discernment Council, and is the former nuclear negotiator of Homeland.He was previously deputy foreign minister for European and American Affairs, and an unsuccessful candidate in the June …

The death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash is indeed a significant event for Iran, with potential implications for both its domestic and foreign policy. Here are some key points to consider regarding the impact of Raisi’s passing:Leadership Vacuum: Raisi’s death creates a leadership vacuum in the conservative camp, which could lead to a power struggle within the …

Yako Nimrodi, also known as Yaqoob Nimrodi in Iran, was a multifaceted figure whose life intertwined espionage, arms dealing, and media ownership. Born in 1926, Nimrodi’s life spanned nearly a century of significant historical events, many of which he was directly involved in. From his early days in Iraq to his eventual prominence in Israel and Iran, Nimrodi’s story is …