Iran Program
About
To address the threat posed by the Islamic Republic in Iran to America and its allies, FDD conducts detailed research, develops actionable and comprehensive policy options, and appears regularly in media. FDD’s Iran Program covers every angle of the Iran portfolio and includes some of Washington’s top experts on sanctions, illicit finance, nonproliferation, terrorism, human rights, and the regime’s domestic power apparatus.
FDD examines a range of issues include potential pathways to a nuclear weapon, ballistic missile program, support for terrorism and terrorist proxies, illicit financial activities, worldwide media operations, and domestic repression.
FDD’s Iran Program team is led by FDD Chief Executive Mark Dubowitz, who is widely recognized as one of the key influencers in shaping policies to counter the threats from the regime in Iran. FDD’s Iran Program includes fellows and analysts with a range of backgrounds, including intelligence, nuclear nonproliferation and verification, military, cyber, and Farsi language skills.
Experts
Mark Dubowitz
- Iran Sanctions
- Iran Human Rights
- Syria
- Iran Missiles
- Iran
- Iran Global Threat Network
- Hezbollah
- Iran-backed Terrorism
- Sanctions and Illicit Finance
- Cyber
- Iran Nuclear
Behnam Ben Taleblu
- Iran
- Iran Sanctions
- Iran Missiles
- Iran Human Rights
- Iran Politics and Economy
- Iran Global Threat Network
- Sanctions and Illicit Finance
Andrea Stricker
Saeed Ghasseminejad
- Iran
- Iran Human Rights
- Iran Politics and Economy
Expert Testimony
FDD's Iran experts are regularly called to testify before Congress on a range of topics including the Islamic Republic of Iran's nuclear weapons program, illicit finance issues, sanctions, and Iran-backed global threats.
Monographs
FDD's Iran team conducts detailed analysis on a range of threats posed by the Islamic Republic of Iran
Products
Friends in Low Places? Behind South Africa's New Genocide Case Against Israel
Real Clear Investigations
Tehran claims to be ‘self-sufficient’ in building drone engines
Iranian Defense Minister also praises Qatar’s role in the region; Doha hosts Hamas, and Iran has frequently met Hamas leaders in Doha
The Jerusalem Post
Iran’s president wants new focus on artificial intelligence
Iran's push into AI sparks intrigue and concerns. President Raisi leads discussions on tech's role in the national economy and security.
The Jerusalem Post
Iran's far reaching influence: Are the Houthis getting leverage via attacks?
Houthi attacks escalate, Iran's influence grows. US responds with airstrikes as tensions rise with joint naval drills involving Russia and China.
The Jerusalem Post
How tensions between Hamas and Fatah could change Gaza
The Hamas decision to launch the unprecedented massacre of October 7 was an attempt to launch a first strike that could change the region.
The Jerusalem Post
Anger rises over South Africa making millions in US benefits while cozying up to Iran, Russia and Hamas
Fox News
South Africa faces backlash for making millions in US benefits while cozying up to Iran, Russia and Hamas
New York Post
Israel and the Iranian cyber threat
The John Batchelor Show
Understanding the Houthis, Hezbollah, and Qatar
i24 News
Events
Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Program: Previewing the March 4-8 IAEA Board Meeting
February 27, 2024 | 1:15 pm
Intelligence Warfare: Targeting Tehran to Stop a Nuclear Iran
October 24, 2023 | 12:00 pm