In early 2026, Iran finds itself engulfed in one of the most severe internal crises in its modern history. What began as economic grievances in late December 2025 has escalated into nation turmoil. If Iran falls it reverberates through its ties to Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine and the recent ousting of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. As authoritarian alliances fray, the crisis could reshape international power dynamics, economic landscapes, and trajectory of the Russia /

In a dramatic escalation of U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump's administration has reshaped Venezuela's political and economic landscape in early 2026. Following a targeted military operation on January 3 that captured former President Nicolás Maduro, the U.S. has asserted direct influence over the country's governance, oil sector, and transitional processes.

In the midst of a rapidly escalating crisis in Iran, unverified social media posts and leaked videos—primarily disseminated via Starlink satellite internet and some satellite phones—are fueling speculation that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has fled Tehran. These claims suggest that Khamenei, along with key regime figures, may have evacuated the capital as protests intensify, with some accounts pointing to a potential relocation to Moscow or other safe havens (bunkers