Dalga Khatinoglu

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A street scene in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Middle East Forum Observer
The United Arab Emirates’ Pivotal Role in Reviving Iran’s Foreign Trade
It’s Unclear Whether New Memorandums with Washington Will Prompt Abu Dhabi to Lessen Trade with Tehran
July 3, 2025
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Dalga Khatinoglu
The Islamic Republic is not merely a rational state with negotiable interests; it is a revolutionary regime, committed to ideological expansionism, proxy warfare, and the managed pursuit of nuclear latency.
Middle East Forum Observer
Will Iranians Finally Get Rid of the Nuclear Burden?
The Islamic Republic Has Gained Little from Decades of Investment in Its Nuclear Program, and Has Suffered from Crippling Sanctions
June 25, 2025
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Dalga Khatinoglu
Cargo ships line the horizon in the Strait of Hormuz.
Middle East Forum Observer
Even Threatening to Close the Strait of Hormuz Could Be Suicidal for Iran
Iranian Leaders Can Bluster, but There Is Little Risk That Iran Can Cause a Global Oil Shortage
June 17, 2025
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Dalga Khatinoglu
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa speaks during a celebration of the lifting of sanctions on May 27, 2025.
Middle East Forum Observer
Reviving Syria’s Economy Can Push It Toward the Western-Leaning, Moderate Arab Bloc
The Broad Participation of Arab Countries in Reconstruction Suggests a Push to Keep Syria from Falling Back Into Iran’s Orbit
June 3, 2025
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Dalga Khatinoglu
A file photo of a gas station in Fars Province, Iran.
Middle East Forum Observer
Deepening Energy Crisis in Iran Sparks Protests
To Deal With the Energy Deficit, the Regime Has Blamed Citizens for Excessive Consumption and Proposed a Price Hike
May 28, 2025
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Dalga Khatinoglu
The head office for Qatar Energy, one of the world's largest exporters of liquified natural gas.
Middle East Forum Observer
Why Qatar Cozies up to Iran’s Clerical Regime
Iran’s Regime Has Been Unable to Properly Develop Its Share of a Critical Natural Gas Field—and That’s Good for Qatar
May 20, 2025
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Dalga Khatinoglu
A Bitcoin cryptocurrency mining farm.
Middle East Forum Observer
How Iran’s Cryptocurrency Gamble Empowers the Revolutionary Guards and Drains the State
What Began as a State-Sanctioned Workaround for Sanctions Has Mutated Into a Security Vulnerability
May 14, 2025
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Dalga Khatinoglu
Iraq's dependence on Tehran's exports has enabled covert Iranian oil sales under Iraqi branding.
Middle East Forum Observer
The Strategic Implications of Iran’s Shrinking Economic Leverage in Iraq
For the U.S. and Its Allies, Bolstering Iraq’s Energy Independence and Financial Integrity Should Be a Priority
May 7, 2025
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Dalga Khatinoglu
An illustration of a massive explosion in Iran.
Middle East Forum Observer
Iran’s Own Data Contradict Its Explanations About the Port Explosion
Products Typically Loaded or Unloaded at This Port Do Not Have the Explosive Power Needed to Cause Such Widespread Devastation
April 28, 2025
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Dalga Khatinoglu
Turkey's Mersin International Port is a major seaport located on the northeastern coast of the Mediterranean.
Middle East Forum Observer
Iran’s Threats Have Reshaped the Region’s Trade Corridor Map
Iran Has Been Excluded from Major Transit Corridors as Countries Develop Alternative Routes for Energy and Other Trade
April 18, 2025
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Dalga Khatinoglu