America’s Debt to Israel
The Jewish state has taken on many U.S. enemies since Oct. 7, 2023, even as the left turned against it.
Ray Takeyh
Wasn’t Hell Supposed to Break Loose if the U.S. Struck Iran?
‘We can’t do this,’ Obama’s deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes said. Years later, Trump did it.
Op-eds
Beware Iran’s New Ruling Elite
The country’s recent military humiliation opens the door for hard-liners who won’t compromise on their nuclear ambitions.
Op-eds
The perils of peacemaking
Sometimes, you need to give war a chance
Op-eds
Can Iran Strike Back Effectively?
Past American triumphs were short-lived, but this time retaliation will be more difficult for Tehran.
Op-eds
The Right Path to Regime Change in Iran
How America and Israel Can Create the Conditions for the Toppling of the Islamic Republic
Op-eds
Israel’s Strike Changes Everything in Iran
We don’t know exactly how successful the raid was, but the era of diplomatic nonproliferation is over.
Op-eds
Does Israel Need to Destroy All of Iran’s Nukes?
Partial destruction with the threat of further escalation could nullify Tehran’s nuclear aspirations for years if not forever.
Op-eds
Iran Takes Trump’s Negotiators for a Ride
The ayatollahs drag out the nuclear talks because they’re no longer scared of the American president.
Op-eds
‘None Of Your Business’: Iran Rebuffs IAEA Chief’s Concerns Over Tunnels Built Around Nuclear Site
Grossi Asks for Clarification on Tunnels, New Security Perimeter: Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said on April 24 that he...
Flash Briefs
Will Trump Use Force to Stop Iran’s Nuclear Development?
Khamenei refuses to capitulate to U.S. threats. The time for diplomatic engagement may be over.
Op-eds
The Unloved Iranian Revolution
The Islamic Republic of Iran is at an impasse. Its leaders cannot change; the public already has.
Op-eds
‘Several Serious Blows’: Iranian FM Admits ‘Damage’ to Proxies
Hamas and Hezbollah ‘Are Rebuilding’: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi conceded that Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon — two of Tehran’s regional proxies —...
Flash Briefs
‘Not Under Pressure or Sanctions’: Tehran and Key European Powers Discuss Resuming Nuclear Talks
Iran and E3 Hold Talks: Diplomats from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom — known as the E3 — met with Iranian officials in Geneva on January 14 to discuss the possibility...
Flash Briefs
Tehran May Tempt Trump With Talks
The Islamic Republic is on the ropes, but it could still exploit the threat of rapid nuclear breakout.
Op-eds
Why Iran May Dash for the Bomb
Regime voices are pushing for it, and panic over Trump may offer a new impetus for action.
Op-eds
Why Israel Is Worried About Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, learned the limits of his foreign policy strategy this week: Even well-armed and well-trained surrogate forces can prove unreliable if a determined modern...
Op-eds
Not Too Late to Stop Iran’s Nuclear Program
Will the U.S. do anything to prevent the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism from acquiring the world’s deadliest weapon?
Op-eds
Israel SitRep: September 25, 2024
Today’s Issue: | Numerous Projectiles Fired at Israel Wednesday, IDF Carries Out Airstrikes in Beqaa and Southern Lebanon | David’s Sling Intercepts Hezbollah Missile Fired Toward Tel Aviv | Northern...
Israel at War Situation Report
Iran Is Waiting for a President Harris
The mullahs haven’t avenged Haniyeh’s killing because they’re playing a longer—nuclear—game.