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Internal Power Struggle or Fake News? US, Israeli Media Claim Iran’s Khamenei ‘Handing Power to Son’
Ali Khamenei, 81, has been Supreme Leader of Iran since 1989, when he succeeded the late Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Under Iran’s Islamic republican system, the supreme leader ranks above the president and has the power to appoint senior military, government and judiciary figures, and serves as commander-in-chief of Iran’s armed forces. …
Economy, New US Administration & Iran to Top Agenda of Likely Netanyahu-Sisi Talks, Ex-Diplomat Says
Israel’s Prime Minister is set to embark on his second official trip to Egypt, where he is expected to meet with Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. But despite the rapprochement, Israel’s former ambassador to the Arab country says the improving ties will not change the Egyptian public’s negative perception of the Jewish state. …
‘Serves to Keep Maduro in Power’: NSA O’Brien Slams Parliament Election in Venezuela
enezuela is set to hold its regular National Assembly deputies election on Sunday. This election is going against the background of the ongoing political crisis in the country, as the unicameral parliament is controlled by an opposition led by its speaker, Juan Guaido, whom around 50 western countries have recognized as the interim president. …