The evaluation made by the Supreme Leader Khamenei without using “Russia” and “invasion” indicates Iran’s sidedness in the crisis that does not concern itself directly.

Additional supplies from alternative countries like Iran, as well as the length of time required for Russian oil replacement, will be the factor reducing uncertainty upon the oil market.

The waged war to invade Ukraine by Russia created certain opportunities for Iran on the political and economic field, especially within the security ground.

Since water transfer projects in Karun proceed, and the management of water resources is based on lobbies and ethnic interests, the hydro-politics of Khuzestan has gotten increasingly complicated.

Issues related to the Vienna talks and the desire to take advantage of the Russia crisis brought Iran and Qatar together. However, that may be a problem for Russia.

The leaked audio file should be interpreted as a part of the rivalry between conservatives.

The Vienna agreement will affect domestic power balances, but the crucial impact can be on the regional policies.

French ambitions in Iraq present various indicators towards a geopolitical balance of power and economic gains.

In Afghanistan, there are crucial mineral deposits, and the estimated value of those are 3 trillion dollars.

It is necessary to be an absolute mujtahid (mujtahid mutlaq) for ten offices that are stated in the Constitution, while it is sufficient to be a partial (mutajazzi) mujtahid for the other offices.

The attacks on UAE set a clear example of emerging asymmetric threats, while the issues of the functionality of air defense systems have once again been raised.