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Iran

Iran is a central focus in Middle Eastern geopolitics and a key factor shaping Israel’s national security strategy. Known for its nuclear ambitions, regional influence through proxy groups, and complex relations with global powers, Iran presents both immediate and long-term strategic challenges. From its involvement in Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza to its role in international negotiations, understanding Iran’s political, military, and ideological objectives is vital for analyzing regional security dynamics. An Israeli perspective highlights Iran’s impact on defense policies, intelligence assessments, and future stability in the Middle East.

Neutralizing the Iranian Threat: Why Regime Change Must Be the End State

Military strikes can damage Iran’s nuclear program, missiles, and proxy network, but they cannot eliminate...

Operation Economic Outcast and Iran’s Strategic Paralysis

The United States blockade, secondary sanctions, and Iran’s growing commercial isolation are unlikely to bring...

Iran’s Fuel Crisis Is More Than an Energy Problem

War damage and import bottlenecks have intensified a long-standing gasoline imbalance, while cheap fuel continues...

How Iran Turns Western Reporting into Strategic Validation

CNN’s reporting on alleged Israeli operations in Azerbaijan shows how Iran uses Western accounts to...

How Qatar Became the Default Mediator Between Washington and Tehran

Doha’s role in the U.S.–Iran talks demonstrates how it converts money, political access, institutional relationships,...

The International Implications of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding

Even if the MoU with Iran does not survive, Washington’s willingness to sign it signaled...

What Counts as “Interference” Under the U.S.-Iran MOU?

Article 2’s ambiguous noninterference clause could become a flashpoint over human rights, political influence, propaganda,...

At the Edge of a Slippery Slope: The Dangerous Implications of Giving Iran the Whip Hand in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran has concluded that pressure through Hormuz can compel Washington to extract concessions from Israel,...

How Iran Exploits Its Networks of Influence in Georgia for Propaganda and Terrorism

Iranian-linked seminaries, charities, media outlets, and clerical networks in Georgia should be understood as part...

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