Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:52am on 13 Jul 2026,Monday International
Iranian hardline officials have warned that the country could emerge as the dominant power in the Middle East if the United States fails to remove Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei from power. According to the report, Tehran believes it has strengthened its regional position despite months of conflict with the US and Israel. Iranian leaders are also focused on securing long-term control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route. The report suggests Iran sees its current position as an opportunity to expand its influence while challenging US dominance and reshaping the regional balance of power. (PC: HT)
