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What to expect from Iran's new supreme leader

The death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, during the holy month of Ramadan marks one of the most consequential turning points in the history...

11.03.2026 20

The New Daily

Mehmet Ozalp

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s presumed next supreme leader? And would he bring change – or more brutal suppression?

Ali Khamenei’s son is known less for speeches or religious authority than for his influence and the networks he’s built behind the scenes.

05.03.2026 20

The Conversation

Mehmet Ozalp

How Iran’s current unrest can be traced back to the 1979 revolution

Repeated waves of protest show Iranians have lost faith in the promises of the 1979 revolution. But history suggests ideology can fail long before a...

16.02.2026 20

Pearls and Irritations

Mehmet Ozalp

How Iran’s current unrest can be traced back to the 1979 revolution

Mass protests are not new to Iran – they have a long and violent history.

12.02.2026 10

The Conversation

Mehmet Ozalp

Landmark report makes 54 recommendations to combat Islamophobia in Australia. Now government must act

For the first time, the experiences of Muslim Australians have been systematically documented and addressed. The government must now act decisively.

12.09.2025 10

The Conversation

Mehmet Ozalp