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Massive mourning expected in Tehran as Iran begins multi-day farewell ceremonies for Ali Khamenei

Massive mourning expected in Tehran as Iran begins multi-day farewell ceremonies for Ali Khamenei

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Iran is witnessing an extraordinary moment of national mourning as large-scale funeral ceremonies begin for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with authorities expecting unprecedented crowds as the country prepares to pay its final respects. Officials in Tehran estimate that between 15 to 20 million people could take part in the capital alone over the next three […]

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US Pushback Looms as Iraq’s Power Brokers Back Nouri al-Maliki for Prime Minister

US Pushback Looms as Iraq’s Power Brokers Back Nouri al-Maliki for Prime Minister

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Iraq’s political landscape is entering another tense chapter after the Coordination Framework, the country’s largest parliamentary bloc, announced it has chosen former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki as its nominee to lead the next government. The decision is already stirring controversy at home and is widely expected to draw firm opposition from the United States. The […]

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