The Islamic Republic of Iran should be held accountable for aiding Russia’s crimes against UkraineApril 16, 2026 ARFA
The bomb and the ayatollah: Islamic just war and the nuclear question in post-Khamenei IranApril 7, 2026 ARFA
The Real War for Iran’s Future, Who Will Determine the Fate of the Islamic Republic?March 31, 2026 ARFA
Governance Turban vs. Guards: Who Is Leading Iran in the War?March 14, 2026 ARFA Turban vs. Guards: IRGC leads war, clergy sidelined. Third-tier commanders dominate. Mojtaba absent—power shift complete.
Analysis After Khamenei: Who – or What – Replaces him?March 1, 2026 ARFA Khamenei’s assassination triggers a war-time succession; the IRGC is central, and the real question is whether Iran remains a clerical system or pivots to military rule.
Analysis Iran: The Authorities and the ClergyFebruary 24, 2026 ARFA Iran’s regime is turning on its own clergy, lambasting them for luxury, lost connection, and dependence on state funds.
