After months of ceasefire claims and talk of diplomacy, the Middle East is once again on the brink of a major escalation.
Fresh strikes, uncertainty over Iran's leadership, and U.S. President Donald Trump's latest statements have raised fears that the conflict could be entering a new and more dangerous phase. Questions remain over the fate of Mojtaba Khamenei, the future of Iran's military strategy, and whether the region is headed towards another prolonged conflict.