The Islamic Republic prepares to avenge Ismail Haniyeh
“Bloodlust” is a term cascading across the Iranian media space this week: “Bloodlust is commanded,” declared Jam-e Jam newspaper, connected to Iran’s state-sanctioned...
Amir Ali Hajizadeh
Solid-Propellant Motor Test Proves Iran’s Continuing Missile Advancement
Less than a decade ago, the Islamic Republic went to great lengths to downplay that it was seeking such longer-range strike capabilities. But steady technical advancements have made the regime somewhat more brazen.
Op-eds
A New Threat to Iron Dome
Precision guided munitions will make Israel’s self-defense more challenging and more expensive.
Op-eds
Redefining Iran’s Role in its Latest ‘Shadow War’ Against Israel
As Iran works to make its proxies more militarily self-sufficient, opportunities for weapons interception will be reduced and claims of attribution against Tehran will become harder.
Op-eds
Shining a Light on the Iran Deal’s Sunset Problem
If the new administration is serious about reinvigorated diplomacy, it must resist Iran’s nuclear extortion and forgo the temptation of re-joining the JCPOA. Breathing life into an expiring accord will not help dampen the Islamic Republic’s nuclear, missile, and military threats.
Op-eds
Iran military satellite launch requires US action
The Islamic Republic of Iran is at it again. In addition to resuming its longstanding maritime belligerence that instigated the latest war of words with President Trump, Tehran recently launched its...
Op-eds
Ending Iran’s Fictions
When the United States killed Qassim Soleimani at the Baghdad airport in the early hours of January 3, the head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was not the only target. With Soleimani...
Op-eds
Iran unleashes show of strength following Trump sanctions
Helicopters swooped and warplanes screeched across the sky above Tehran as Iran staged a show of force a day after US President Donald Trump imposed new sanctions on the country. &l...
Op-eds
The Nuclear Deal’s Impact on Iran’s Revolutionary Guards
One of the foremost beneficiaries of the Iran nuclear deal sign...
Policy Briefs
Iran Working as Strategic Partner with Hezbollah Against Israel
Co-authored by Jonathan Spyer All is not quiet on the northern front between Israel and Syria/Lebanon. The recen...
Op-eds
Quds Day In Iran
Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Iran’s celebration of...
Policy Briefs
Obama’s Absence as Leader of the Free World
“And I am going to block out — any noise that’s out there.” With these words, President Obama ostensibly pooh-poohed on CBS’s 60 Minutes the security o...