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Iran’s Deterrence Dilemma
Tehran’s old answers to its problems with America and Israel just don’t work anymore.
Will Iraq’s Iran-Backed Militias Disarm?
Due to Iraq’s position in the region, the armed paramilitaries increasingly present a challenge for stability.
Australia Must Join Maximum Pressure Against Iran
Australia must take decisive action: designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization and expand sanctions targeting Tehran’s cyber and illicit financial networks.
Iran Reveals New “Missile City” in Message to America
Since Iran lacks modern naval and aerial capabilities, the regime has long depended on its missile program to project power.
Iran Is Practicing to Sink an American Aircraft Carrier
Iran’s demonstrations displaying the sinking of American carriers are intended to show off the country’s military might and capabilities. But these “capabilities” are far from reality.
Iran’s Makeshift Drone Carrier Could Be Worse Than America Thinks
Despite its shoestring nature, the new drone carrier is a force multiplier for the Islamic Republic—and Washington should take it seriously.
Iran Flexes Its Anti-Ship Muscles with New Naval Drone
Iran is the weakest it has been geopolitically since 2003. Yet it still has capabilities that could threaten U.S. carrier groups passing through waters they claim as their own.
Israel’s Nightmare: Iran Now Has a ‘Drone Aircraft Carrier’
Iran’s deployment of a new drone carrier should be seen as the first in a series of steps forward for its navy.
Iran Finally Admits to Buying Russian Su-35 Fighters
It has been long assumed that Moscow would somehow reciprocate for the assistance Tehran has provided it.
Iran Making Progress With its ‘Drone Aircraft Carrier’
Summary and Key Points: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is making strides in naval capabilities with the development of the IRGC Shahid Bagheri, an “aircraft carrier” converted from a...
Iran’s Drone and Missile Attack on Israel Was Never Going to Start World War III
Summary: Iran’s recent attack on Israel, involving 300 drones and missiles, represents a strategy termed “kinetic diplomacy,” where military actions serve symbolic rather than tactical roles. Despite fears of escalating...
Washington Should Take Iran’s Nuclear Threat More Seriously
The October 7 Hamas terror attacks on Israel, subsequent Hezbollah bombings, and Houthi missile strikes in the Red Sea were all backed by one power: Iran. The nation has led...