Voices from the Arab press: Extending the ceasefire without Iran's supreme leader

The absence of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei represents a structural test for Iran’s political system, potentially leading to a reconfiguration of power and increased strategic unpredictability, with the rise of the IRGC. The US employs a dual approach of military deterrence and economic pressure, managing tensions while seeking a prolonged security equation. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint, driving up energy prices and destabilizing supply chains.