Iran
A Tour of Iraq and Lebanon by Iran’s National Security Chief Ended in Humiliation and Exposed the Regime’s Waning Influence
The Regime’s Expectation of Renewed Conflict Followed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Address Promising to Help the Iranian People
Seyed Hossein Mousavian Was Heavily Involved in Iran’s Chemical and Nuclear Programs Beginning in 2004
Continued Blacklisting and Enhanced Sanctions Would Hinder Iran’s Trade Contacts, Foreign Investment, and Access to Financial Institutions
For Victory Against Iran and Hezbollah, the U.S., Moderate Arab Bloc, and Israel Must Support the Lebanese Government’s Disarmament Schedule
It’s Unclear Whether This Signals Moderation in Iran’s Approach to the West, or Is Aimed at Preventing Another Israeli Attack
Energy Analysts Say the Volume of Iranian Oil Stored at Sea Has Escalated by About 30 Million Barrels Since the Beginning of 2025
Historically Iran Included a Significant Number of Minorities
A Transition Framework Backed by Reza Pahlavi and NUFDI Sparks Criticism over Legal Continuity, the Role of Monarchy, and Regime Change Complexities
Time to Confront ‘Cultural’ Centers that Promote Islamism
There Is a Growing Dissonance Between Trump’s Enthusiasm for Supposed Strong Leaders Such as Erdoğan and Trump’s Promise to ‘Make America Great Again’
Iran’s Parliament Considers ‘Gagging Bill’ That Would Impose Prison Sentences of up to 15 Years
Despite Growing Threats and Rising Antisemitism, Germany’s Pro-Israel Institutions Remain Dependent on the State and Unwilling to Confront It
As Deprivation Grows, Iranians Realize the Regime’s Poor Stewardship and Corruption Are More to Blame than Drought
Greek Ships Are Ideal Targets: Rarely Escorted, High in Economic Impact and Low in Political Risk
Especially with Young Iranians, What Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Represents Remains a Growing Force in Iran’s Political Imagination
Even Tehran’s Media Now Ask About the Government’s Strategy and So Far, the Answer Is Unclear
By Recognizing a Palestinian State, the French President Unleashes Cascading Conflict
Washington Must Immediately Pressure Jurisdictions That Enable Illicit Registrations and Allow Smuggled Aircraft Through