Last year's protests reflected popular disenchantment with established political parties, which are again seeking power.

Israel aims for regime change in Iran, but may not care as much about whether the transition is smooth.

Dubai's airport authority says it authorised a limited number of flights as hundreds of thousands remain stranded.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi holds calls with China's Wang Yi amid Israeli-US attacks on Iran.

Consumers are set to pay higher prices, but US producers could benefit, analysts say.