Qasem Soleimani

September 28, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF kills Hassan Nasrallah: Five ways the strike changes Israel’s war

The IDF airstrike on Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah weakens Iran’s regional influence and disrupts Hezbollah’s operations.

September 26, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Can Iraqi militias be deterred from attacking Israel?

It is clear that the Iraqi militias are expanding their war against Israel and are increasingly a danger.

September 18, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

From chaos to fear: Hezbollah’s dilemma

Hezbollah faces crisis after thousands of pagers exploded across Lebanon and Syria, killing ten and wounding thousands, including the Iranian ambassador, causing chaos and fear.

August 31, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iraqi-US raid on ISIS shows group is still a threat

The recent US raid on ISIS in Iraq highlights the group's ongoing threat and the crucial role of coalition forces in maintaining regional stability.

August 29, 2024 | Orde Kittrie, Bradley Bowman, Behnam Ben Taleblu

Deterring Iran’s Dash to the Bomb

August 7, 2024 | |

U.S. Charges Pakistani Man With Iran-Backed Plot to Assassinate Government Officials

The United States charged a Pakistani national with a thwarted Iran-backed plot to assassinate American government officials, the U.S. Justice Department disclosed on August 6. The...

August 4, 2024 | Behnam Ben Taleblu |

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...

July 31, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

US struck Iran-backed militias after new threats

Strikes in Iraq reflect an attempt by Iran to open a new front against the US after several months of quiet in Iraq.

July 18, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran on diplomatic offensive against Israel in NY, MidEast

Iran sought after October 7 to begin a multi-front war in the region against Israel.

July 18, 2024 | Janatan Sayeh, Ahmad Sharawi

Iran-backed militias target US base in Iraq

Two drones targeted the Ain al-Asad Airbase in Iraq on July 16, a military outpost that hosts American and coalition forces. The drone strikes mark the second attack on American forces in Iraq...

July 17, 2024 | |

Iran Plots Assassination of Trump

Latest Developments Iran plotted to assassinate former President Donald Trump in recent weeks, U.S. authorities told CNN in a July 16 report. Unrelated to the failed assassination attempt against Trump...

July 12, 2024 | Mark Dubowitz, Jacob Nagel

2040: The year Iran predicts Israel will be destroyed. Now is the time to prepare

The Islamic Republic is developing a comprehensive strategy to bring about Israel’s elimination as a sovereign state.

June 28, 2024 | Bradley Bowman |

Cognitive Combat

China, Russia, and Iran’s Information War Against Americans

June 28, 2024 | Hussain Abdul-Hussain |

Should Biden let Hezbollah and the Houthis get a say in Gaza?

The US administration's 'no war whatsoever' policy signals to Iran that America is toothless and that the Islamic Republic can act with impunity

June 13, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: June 13, 2024

Today’s Issue: In IDF Operations in Southern and Central Gaza, Soldiers Find Weapons, Eliminate Terrorists | IDF Airstrike Kills Four Senior Hezbollah Nasser Unit Officers | IDF: Hezbollah Response to...

May 21, 2024 | Reuel Marc Gerecht |

The Butcher Is Dead. What Comes Next for Iran?

The unexpected death of the Iranian president may be the vent that allows a volcano of rage to explode. Reuel Marc Gerecht explains.

May 20, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

How Ebrahim Raisi transformed Iran’s role in the region

Regardless of what Western analysts think about Iran's international relations, Iran has secured close ties throughout the Middle East and Asia under President Raisi.

April 17, 2024 | Behnam Ben Taleblu |

The Despotic Duo

Russo-Iranian Cooperation and Threats to U.S. Interests

April 14, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Why did Iran choose drones as method of attack?

Iran has sought to turn drone threats into its version of the Soviet AK-47, a deadly weapon system used in copious amounts, exported to its proxies. An explainer.

April 13, 2024 | Mark Dubowitz, Behnam Ben Taleblu

Iran’s terror-enabling supreme leader only opens the door for Israel to hit back hard

After years of using its terrorist proxies to strike Israelis, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei launched a direct attack Saturday against the Jewish state. More...