PDB April 29th, 2026: Iran’s Generals Seize Control Of The Government & UAE Breaks From OPEC
The episode examines a pivotal shift in Iran's power structure following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, revealing that military generals, not clerics, now dominate decision-making amid ongoing war and stalled diplomacy. This transformation, coupled with Russia's overt support a
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