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Mojtaba Khamenei: The Rise of Iran’s New Supreme Leader

                      A picture of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is displayed on a screen in Tehran Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, has emerged as Iran’s new supreme leader following the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint U.S.–Israeli strikes. His appointment by the Assembly of Experts comes at a moment of profound crisis for Iran, as the country faces regional war, internal instability, and intense international scrutiny.  A Secretive Heir With Deep Establishment Ties Mojtaba, long considered influential behind the scenes, is a mid-ranking cleric with strong connections to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). His political rise signals continuity of Iran’s hardline establishment, despite the country’s ideological discomfort with hereditary succession.  A Leader Shaped by Conflict and Loss His ascension comes amid the “Ramadan War,” during which he was reportedly wound...
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Greece’s Rental Squeeze Casts a Shadow on Its Comeback

                                Residential buildings in the city of Athens, Greece, February 9, 2026. 


Greece’s strong economic rebound is running into a stubborn obstacle: rapidly rising rents that are stretching household budgets to the breaking point. Even as growth outperforms much of Europe and tourism brings in record revenue, many residents are finding it harder than ever to secure affordable housing.

A limited supply of available apartments—especially in Athens and other major cities—has pushed competition to new heights. Families, young professionals, and low‑income renters are all feeling the pressure as monthly costs climb faster than wages. For some, rent now absorbs the majority of their income, forcing cutbacks on essentials or prompting moves back in with relatives.

This housing strain is beginning to clash with the country’s broader economic momentum. When people spend disproportionately on rent, they have less to contribute to the consumer spending that fuels growth. The mismatch between economic optimism and everyday affordability is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

Greece’s recovery remains impressive, but unless the housing crunch eases, it risks slowing the very progress the country has worked so hard to achieve.


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