Iran: The Guardian of the Jurist and Political Chess!
November 26, 2024, 9:51 am

Iran: The Guardian of the Jurist and Political Chess!

عبد الرحمن کورکی

The Telegraph newspaper in London reported that "Trump's election has bewildered the mullah regime in Iran and is the worst possible scenario for Khamenei and his brutal militias of the Revolutionary Guard." The media outlet stated: "Trump's return is the worst nightmare for Iran and poses a clear threat to the continuation of the Guardian of the Jurist in Tehran. The Guardian could not tolerate the return of his enemy to the White House, which is why he ordered Trump's assassination in September."

Fox News reported, "Today, Iran must prepare to face a man who has long been the target of assassination plots against him." CNN mentioned, "Brian Hook described Iran as the main destabilizing factor in the Middle East."

Undoubtedly, the U.S. elections represent a significant shift with serious implications for the situation in Iran, as Iran is a hotspot for crisis production in the region and the world. The nature of the impact of Trump's victory on developments in the region depends on his plans, policies, and priorities regarding domestic politics and economics in America, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, as well as the strategic directions of these two wars. It is clear that the certainty is that Trump's second term in office will be entirely different from the first. Consequently, the Middle East, especially due to its vital role in the political and economic interests of the United States, will witness significant transformations that could be "decisive" in determining the future.

**The Collapse of the Guardian of the Jurist System!**

The crisis of "overthrowing" stands at the forefront of the challenges facing the Iranian regime. The Iranian people do not want this regime and reject it vehemently, just as they did with the monarchy that they successfully overthrew. The ruling Guardian of the Jurist is anxious about this anger, and all his activities and efforts on both sides of the border stem from this concern. The ignition of wars beyond borders, the export of his regressive ideas to other countries, the spread of terrorism, and the pursuit of nuclear weapons all aim at the same goal.

Now, all these crises and transformations have sounded the alarm for the end of this regime, and the removal of the ruling religious system in Iran has become imminent. The ruling Guardian of the Jurist is fully aware that the fall of his regime will not be at the hands of foreign powers, but will come from the Iranian people in accordance with their inevitable destiny.

**Trump's Stance on Iran!**

Although Trump, during his previous term, tore up the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and withdrew from the agreement, and although he ordered the killing of Qassem Soleimani and still prides himself on that historic act, Brian Hook, one of the officials from Trump's administration, stated, "President Trump is not interested in changing the regime, as he has repeatedly emphasized during his four years in office that the decision regarding the future of Iran rests with the Iranian people." Therefore, the first conclusion from his return to power could be that "Trump fundamentally opposes U.S. involvement in distant wars," as he sees no need to bear the human and material costs of such a project. (CNN, November 7, 2024).

It is worth noting that the Iranian resistance has consistently asserted that "overthrowing the dictatorship in Iran is the responsibility of the people and the Iranian resistance," and has never placed their hope in foreign governments to change the regime. The resistance's slogan is "independence," and it believes in the saying, "No one can scratch your back but your own nail," as evidenced by its stances and actions.

**The Final Word!**

When we juxtapose these two strategies and reflect upon them, we discover that despite their differences, they are complementary. The primary tool that Trump relies on in dealing with the Iranian religious regime, which attempted to assassinate him even on U.S. soil, involves reactivating the "maximum pressure" policy and potentially directing strikes against the regime's militias outside Iran's borders. The regime is well aware of Trump's strong reluctance to engage in a full-scale war. However, the undeniable truth is that Khamenei knows full well that the people and the Iranian resistance are fully prepared to overthrow his regime, and no matter how long it takes, the people and the resistance will inevitably bring down this fascist regime sooner or later—an outcome that is unavoidable and imminent!

**Written by Abd al-Rahman Korki (Mihabadi)**

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the company’s headquarters in the Seef District.
During the meeting, shareholders approved all items listed on the agenda, including the ratification of the minutes of the previous AGM held on 26 March 2024. The session reviewed and approved the Board’s Annual Report on the company’s activities and financial performance for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2024, and the shareholders expressed their satisfaction with the company’s operational and financial results during the reporting period.
The meeting also reviewed the Independent External Auditor’s Report on the company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. Subsequently, the shareholders approved the audited financial statements for the fiscal year. Based on the Board’s recommendation, the shareholders approved the distribution of a cash dividend equivalent to 10% of the paid-up share capital.
Furthermore, the shareholders endorsed the allocation of a total amount of BD 172,500 as remuneration to the members of the Board for the year ended 31 December 2024, subject to prior clearance by related authorities.
The extension of the current composition of the Board was approved, which includes ten members and one CBB observer, for a further six-month term, expiring in September 2025, pending no objection from the CBB.
The meeting reviewed and approved the Corporate Governance Report for 2024, which affirmed the company’s full compliance with the corporate governance directives issued by the CBB and other applicable regulatory frameworks. The AGM absolved the Board Members of liability for any of their actions during the year ending on 31st December 2024, in accordance with the Commercial Companies Law.
In alignment with regulatory requirements, the session approved the reappointment of Ernst & Young (EY) as the company’s External Auditors for the fiscal year 2025, covering both the parent company and its subsidiaries—Sinnad and Bahrain FinTech Bay. The Board was authorised to determine the external auditors’ professional fees, subject to approval from the CBB, and the meeting concluded with a discussion of any additional issues as per Article (207) of the Commercial Companies Law.
Speaking on the company’s performance, Mr. Mohamed Al Bastaki, Chairman BENEFIT , stated: “In terms of the financial results for 2024, I am pleased to say that the year gone by has also been proved to be a success in delivering tangible results. Growth rate for 2024 was 19 per cent. Revenue for the year was BD 17 M (US$ 45.3 Million) and net profit was 2 Million ($ 5.3 Million).

Mr. Al Bastaki also announced that the Board had formally adopted a new three-year strategic roadmap to commence in 2025. The strategy encompasses a phased international expansion, optimisation of internal operations, enhanced revenue diversification, long-term sustainability initiatives, and the advancement of innovation and digital transformation initiatives across all service lines.
“I extend my sincere appreciation to the CBB for its continued support of BENEFIT and its pivotal role in fostering a stable and progressive regulatory environment for the Kingdom’s banking and financial sector—an environment that has significantly reinforced Bahrain’s standing as a leading financial hub in the region,” said Mr. Al Bastaki. “I would also like to thank our partner banks and valued customers for their trust, and our shareholders for their ongoing encouragement. The achievements of 2024 set a strong precedent, and I am confident they will serve as a foundation for yet another successful and impactful year ahead.”
Chief Executive of BENEFIT; Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi commented, “The year 2024 represented another pivotal chapter in BENEFIT ’s evolution. We achieved substantial progress in advancing our digital strategy across multiple sectors, while reinforcing our long-term commitment to the development of Bahrain’s financial services and payments landscape. Throughout the year, we remained firmly aligned with our objective of delivering measurable value to our shareholders, strategic partners, and customers. At the same time, we continued to play an active role in enabling Bahrain’s digital economy by introducing innovative solutions and service enhancements that directly address market needs and future opportunities.”
Mr. AlJanahi affirmed that BENEFIT has successfully developed a robust and well-integrated payment network that connects individuals and businesses across Bahrain, accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies in the banking and financial services sector and reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a growing fintech hub, and added, “Our achievements of the past year reflect a long-term vision to establish a resilient electronic payment infrastructure that supports the Kingdom’s digital economy. Key developments in 2024 included the implementation of central authentication for open banking via BENEFIT Pay”
Mr. AlJanahi concluded by thanking the Board for its strategic direction, the company’s staff for their continued dedication, and the Central Bank of Bahrain, member banks, and shareholders for their valuable partnership and confidence in the company’s long-term vision.