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Can Mojtaba Khamenei Rule a Republic That Banned Dynasties?

When Ali Khamenei died on February 28, 2026, Iran's power vacuum filled itself in under 48 hours — not through deliberation, but through IRGC pressure that stee…

World Politics Iran

Rein Kaljumäe · Jul 04, 2026 • 08:56

How did the Islamabad MoU restore global maritime trade?

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in June 2026 marks a pivotal shift in global energy security following years of blockade. While Brent crude prices have al…

World Finance Estonia

Elisabeth Saar · Jun 15, 2026 • 09:13

Can the U.S.-Iran Peace Accord lower global food prices?

The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding marks the end of a 100-day conflict that crippled global shipping. By unlocking $24 billion in assets and reopening th…

Politics World Middle East

Inese Kalvane · Jun 13, 2026 • 06:13

Is US-Iran kinetic escalation just a very expensive chainsaw surgery?

Operation Epic Fury saw the US and Israel launch 900 strikes against Iran, dismantling nuclear infrastructure and killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. As a nava…

Politics World US-Iran Conflict

Tony Varga · May 26, 2026 • 06:10