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His diminishing power makes the country’s future increasingly uncertain
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A dramatic blow to the regime—followed by dangerous uncertainty

Iran’s supreme leader died on February 28th, aged 86

Iran’s fate depends on who has more staying power: its ruler or its people

Iran’s Supreme Leader was killed on February 28th, aged 86

Rivalries in the Iranian leadership could stymie a truce

The shah’s son and an ex-prime minister should team up to break the Islamic hierarchy and write a new constitution, argues Amir…