Dec 27, 2024 · Iran’s status as the most destabilizing force in the Middle East presents a pressing need for change. Today, the Islamic Republic is a regional hegemon that uses proxies in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen to destabilize neighboring states and challenge US interests.

Jan 6, 2025 · An Iranian nuclear weapon would be a game-changer in the Middle East. Should the Islamic Republic of Iran acquire nuclear weapons, at a minimum, Iranian leaders would feel so secure behind their own nuclear deterrent that they could export terrorism without fear of retaliation. Iranian assassins could murder Americans worldwide, and even the ...

Jan 26, 2025 · To deter the Iraqi government from dismantling the groups, Iran’s regime might leverage its provision of electricity and gas supplies. According to the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity, Iran has decreased gas imports to Iraq, citing its own domestic gas shortfall. Should Sudani not do the Islamic Republic’s bidding, Tehran could further ...

Oct 6, 2024 · The formation of a Middle East-wide air defense alliance, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, demonstrates this evolving landscape of regional security cooperation. These diplomatic developments provide Israel with new opportunities for intelligence sharing, military cooperation, and economic partnerships.

Dec 8, 2024 · Michael Rubin is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he specializes in Middle Eastern countries, particularly Iran and Turkey. His career includes time as a Pentagon official, with field experiences in Iran, Yemen, and Iraq, as well as engagements with the Taliban prior to 9/11. Mr.

Nov 15, 2024 · Jonathan Spyer oversees the Forum’s content and is editor of the Middle East Quarterly. Mr. Spyer, a journalist, reports for Janes Intelligence Review, writes a column for the Jerusalem Post, and is a contributor to the Wall Street Journal and The Australian. He frequently reports from Syria and Iraq.

Jan 16, 2025 · The International Atomic Energy Agency reports that Iran has enough material to make multiple bombs. The Trump administration’s appointees speak openly of stopping Iran’s program, whether diplomatically or, if necessary, by force. They also assert that a weakened Iranian regime can topple if placed under significant economic and political ...

Oct 14, 2024 · The U.S. and its allies must embrace this opportunity. Doing so will lay the groundwork for a future in which women’s empowerment is a cornerstone of a more democratic and prosperous Iran. In the long term, enabling Iranian women to play a central role in shaping a democratic society offers the potential for a more stable and peaceful Middle ...

Sep 16, 2024 · Today marks the second anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian Kurdish woman who was mortally wounded in police custody after her detention by Iranian police for allegedly violating the regime’s dress code.

May 19, 2024 · State media report that a helicopter carrying Iran President Ebrahim Raisi had a “hard landing” amidst bad weather. Rescue teams reportedly are struggling to reach the mountainous and forested site. Raisi was returning from a visit to the Iran-Azerbaijan border.