Iran
The U.S. Still Looks for a Nuclear ‘Understanding’ with Iran
The latest effort to constrain the Islamic Republic’s enrichment program faces several hurdles.
Russia, Iran Escalate in Syria
New reports detail a coordinated effort to target U.S. troops and allies.
Iran Needs an Ultimatum, Not a New Deal
The West still does not have a clear understanding of the regime’s nuclear activities.
The Growing Threat of Cyber Cooperation Between Russia and Iran
Russia’s struggles in Ukraine give the Islamic Republic more leverage over the Kremlin.
Legitimizing an Iran-Backed Terrorist
A U.S. diplomat spoke at the same conference as Qais al-Khazali, who masterminded a 2007 attack that killed five U.S. soldiers.
The Threat of an Emboldened Iran
The Islamic Republic has allies and patrons in Russia and China.
The Middle East Braces for a Nuclear Iran
Saudi Arabia eyes diplomacy while Israel prepares for confrontation.
The Growing Danger of the Iranian Cyber Threat
The Islamic Republic’s hostile actions against Israel and its Arab allies demonstrate the need for American leadership.
China’s Middle East Power Play
A Beijing-brokered normalization deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia may lack staying power, but it signals China’s long-term strategy.
A Warning to the U.S. From Brazil and Iran
A docking by Iranian warships in Rio de Janeiro challenges the Biden administration.
Saudi Nuclear Ambitions Could Upend the Middle East
And there are steps the U.S. can take to ward them off.
The Iran Nuclear Deal Isn’t Dead
The State Department is fighting to keep it alive, even if an agreement benefits Russia and China.
Cause for Hope Amid War and Authoritarianism
Last year might have been the century's best for liberalism.
Sanctions Have Hurt Iran’s Aviation Sector, But Not Enough
There is more the U.S. can do to keep the Islamic Republic from using planes to support dictators and terrorists.
Iran’s Battle Against the Baha’is
The Islamic Republic takes advantage of public unrest to crack down on the religious minority—including two grandmothers.