Middle East
What if today's Iran is resigned to a long, hellish war with the US?
Tehran learned from the June attack and its comparative advantage now is to drag Washington into a protracted regional conflict
February 23, 2026
Sajjad Safaei
Middle East
After Israel's strike in Qatar, is Turkey next?
Ankara's next level deterrence measures may be enough to prevent Israeli leaders from doing anything foolish
September 25, 2025
Middle East
Iranian activists slam Natanz attack, call for diplomatic response
Nearly 300 Iranian artists, authors, and academics urged their government to stay on course for JCPOA reimplementation.
April 20, 2021
Middle East
How Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ united hardliners and reformers in Iran
A prominent figure in Iran's pro-reform camp recently criticized an adviser to the Supreme Leader for being duped on the JCPOA.
April 15, 2021
Middle East
Missile attack escalation highlights need for Iran nuclear deal revival
A recent 60 Minutes piece demonstrated how ‘maximum pressure’ could have easily turned into maximum war.
March 05, 2021
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