Ray Takeyh

How Trump Miscalculated in Iran

He followed his Venezuela model, not accounting for the ideological character of the regime in Tehran.

Cracking The Regime

Will Trump Finish the Job in Iran?

The Islamic Republic has been severely degraded, but it will continue to pose a threat to the Gulf.

Mojtaba Khamenei Brings Monarchy Back to Iran

The Islamic Republic chooses a new supreme leader and turns itself into a family business.

Iran’s Regime Is Down, but It Isn’t Out

Will a mass uprising cause it to fall? If not, America and Israel will have to remain vigilant for years.

What if the Iranian Regime Is Stronger Than Trump Thinks?

The recent uprising in Iran was the first time the theocracy faced nationwide protests after losing a war. But by massacring thousands of Iranians in January, the ruling elite has shown that...

A Decisive Moment for Iran

‘Help Is on Its Way’: Trump Urges Iranians To Maintain Protest Momentum After Thousands Killed in Demonstrations

Trump Backs Iranian Protests: President Donald Trump issued a new statement of support for Iranian protestors on January 13, urging the demonstrators to “Keep protesting” and...

Don’t Repeat Obama’s Mistake in Iran

The 44th president drew a ‘red line’ in 2013, then imposed no consequences when Syria crossed it.

Iranian Protests Escalate as Regime Shuts Down Internet Access

Sweeping Blackouts as Protests Spread: An internet blackout imposed by Tehran’s ruling regime swept across Iran as mass protests entered their 13th day. The demonstrations have...

New Survey Reveals 60 Percent of Americans Approved of U.S. Strikes Against Iranian Nuclear Facilities

Reagan Institute Survey Shows American Support for U.S. Action Against Iran: A new survey released by the Ronald Reagan Institute on December 4 found that 60 percent of Americans...

The Twilight of Ali Khamenei

Iran’s supreme leader is not gone, but his power has been greatly reduced since Oct. 7, 2023.

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.

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.

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.

The perils of peacemaking

Sometimes, you need to give war a chance

Can Iran Strike Back Effectively?

Past American triumphs were short-lived, but this time retaliation will be more difficult for Tehran.

The Right Path to Regime Change in Iran

How America and Israel Can Create the Conditions for the Toppling of the Islamic Republic

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.

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.