Iran

The Middle East remains a nexus of intricate geopolitical transformations, with recent events in Syria intensifying these dynamics. In a speech delivered on December 11, 2024, at the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, addressed the collapse of the Assad regime—a pivotal moment in the region’s political landscape. While reiterating familiar positions, the speech illuminated Iran’s perspective on emerging threats and opportunities as it seeks to navigate rapidly evolving power shifts in Syria and beyond.