Iran’s Use of Western Influencers at Khamenei’s Funeral Signals Weakness

The Islamic Republic of Iran invited approximately 400 foreign bloggers and influencers to attend the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an effort to shape global perceptions of the regime. According to Beni Sabti, an Iran expert at the Institute for National Security Studies, this strategy signals internal weakness and a lack of domestic popularity … Read more

Indonesia to Send Delegation to President Raisi’s Funeral

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Ahmad Muzani will travel to Iran to attend the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Why is Indonesia elevating its diplomatic representation? The Indonesian government initially intended to send its ambassador to Iran, Rolliansyah Soemirat, to represent the country. This plan changed after Iranian … Read more