IRAN STRONGER THAN BEFORE?

Tehran's theater of mourning: What Khamenei's funeral tells us about Iran's next move - analysis

Iran is burying its former leader in a week-long ceremony. Will it now use the boost to try to claw back its influence across the Middle East?

TEHRAN STRONGER THAN BEFORE?

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Ridiculous To Suggest Iran Is Stronger Today

Ridiculous To Suggest Iran Is Stronger Today

US-Iran skirmishes are the new norm

The latest, continuing skirmish between the United States and Iran will be the new norm. Neither country wants a return to war, given that war is highly unlikely to lead to a decisive result in either direction. But Iran’s regional ambitions and anti-Americanism will drive it to keep testing American patience. In turn, President Donald []

Pezeshkian: Internal Cohesion Strengthened Iran's Power in Defending Its Legitimate Rights

Pezeshkian: Internal Cohesion Strengthened Iran's Power in Defending Its Legitimate Rights

The US-Iran War and Greater Eurasia

In spite of pessimistic forecasts of certain doom for Iran if Tehran ever found itself in a direct confrontation with Washington, the Islamic Republic withstood the overwhelming US-Israeli blow launched against it after decades of mounting tensions. With Iran emerging from the conflict as the first state in fifty years to survive a war with America, the outcome of the Middle East clash may now send ripples throughout an international system already fraught with uncertainty. Timofei Bordachev, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club, examines the consequences of the Iran War for the macroregion of Greater Eurasia.

Trump goes wobbly

The result? Empowering and enriching the Islamic regime; heartening the enemies of America and Israel; and intimidating the Gulf states in casting their destiny with Iran and not with the West.

The West Keeps Misreading Iran’s Strategy

Commentators assume Iran is trying to defeat stronger adversaries. It isn't

You Can’t Be a Superpower Without Allies

As the war in Iran appears to come to a fragile close, Americans are left to wonder why it has accomplished so little. How could a middle power like Iran — geopolitically isolated, economically on the ropes after years of sanctions and beset by widespread protests — face down a global superpower that spent 29 []

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BREAKING: Iraqi Special Forces are reportedly hunting down and arresting politicians loyal to Iran's regime. The Iranian regime’s influence is a cancer in the Middle East, destroying every country it touches - Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Iraq. The people of the Middle East are waking up.

How Iran Is Moving From Resistance To Statecraft After The War

Farrokh Neghadar and Goudarz Eghtedari for Middle East Monitor The recent war involving Iran has revived a longstanding debate about the nature of Iranian power and the future of the Middle East. For decades, discussions of Iran in Western policy circles have oscillated between two assumptions: that the Islamic Republic is fundamentally ideological and irrational, []

Iran Overplays Its Hand

It would be hard to argue with a straight face that Tehran’s position is particularly advantageous.

Trump learns Iran's 'art of the deal' as Tehran negotiators come under hardline fire

The internal power struggle inside Iran's regime reached a peak this week, as mounting domestic pressure on Tehran's negotiating team has not gone unnoticed in Washington. One thing is now clear: Iran is no longer led by Ali Khamenei

One week in, what exactly are America and Iran getting from their agreement?

The big news is that the United States and Iran are no longer openly at war. That is, in itself, a win that likely saved lives a week after President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding in France to halt the fighting. That pause was never a given, considering a half-century of hatred between The post One week in, what exactly are America and Iran getting from their agreement? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Trump's Forever War Is Finally Here

Alex Shephard: Iran is already a quagmire. As the bombing resumes, just how bad will it get?

Valero Energy: Refining Boom Can Outlive The Iran War

Valero Energy: Refining Boom Can Outlive The Iran War

America’s Credibility Problem Isn’t Just Financial

The U.S. is looking poorly on the global stage. For one thing, the debacle in Iran is dragging on far too long. Iran’s military capabilities are nowhere near the level of the U.S. And while the U.S. has crippled Iran’s navy, air force, and most of its missile defense systems, the latter nation has thus []

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‘Not a positive outcome’: US announces it will ease financial pressure on Tehran

Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel warns easing economic pressure on Tehran could strengthen the regime, describing the development as a deeply concerning outcome for Israel. “I think this is not a positive outcome. We are concerned about it.” Ms Haskel told Sky News Senior Reporter Caroline Marcus. “Iran until now was in sort of like a pressure pot between the economic difficulties and the siege that America put on. “Are we concerned? Of course.”

Unraveling U.S. sanctions on Iran unlikely to be quick or easy

At issue is whether an interim U.S. deal with Iran can translate into lasting economic relief.

Post-war West Asia: From confrontation to coexistence

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – The 2026 US-Israeli war failed to isolate Iran, instead convinced Arab states to pursue a new regional security order rooted in coexistence and the management of competition rather than confrontation.

Did Iran Emerge Stronger From the War?

"Iran feels STRONGER today." Former Senior Diplomatic Adviser Nimrod Novik argues Iran's leadership believes it emerged politically stronger despite suffering major military losses.

Global economy fragile despite US-Iran truce: RBI

Global economy fragile despite US-Iran truce: RBI

Breaking: Back to Bombing Iran!

Breaking: Back to Bombing Iran!

Iran survived the first round, the next may be worse imo

The region enters a fragile pause with diplomacy, deterrence and nuclear risk back at the centerAt the start of the US and Israeli military campaign against Iran, we identified seven lessons from the new conflict. Sanctions, we noted, are often followed by force; pressure on Iran would be long-term; concessions to the attacking side wouldn't work; the leadership of the targeted country would bec

Gulf states brace again for fiery US-Iran showdown as tensions spiral

From the front lines of the US-Iran confrontation, the Gulf nations have again urged both sides, with strategic restraint, not to abandon their negotiations, while Tehran is telegraphing that the Strait of Hormuz is now Iran's.

Iran war transforms Arab Gulf region

The war in Iran has dramatically changed the six Arab countries in the Gulf. Leaves Iran in a position to threaten them again and to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz.” File – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with Emir Of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and GCC representatives meet ahead []

Legacy of martyred Khamenei's foreign policy vision

TEHRAN - At pivotal moments in history, nations are often defined by leaders who shape their country's future. From this perspective, the late martyr Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei sought to build the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the principles of national identity, independence, and the preservation of the nation's dignity. In this framework, diplomacy was viewed not merely as a tool for managing relations with other countries but as a means of safeguarding the honor and interests of the Iranian people.

Iran survived the first round, the next may be worse

The region enters a fragile pause - with diplomacy, deterrence and nuclear risk back at the center At the start of the US and Israeli military campaign against Iran, we identified seven lessons from the new conflict. Sanctions, we noted, are often followed by force; pressure on Iran would be long-term; concessions to

IAN HERBERT: The US and vast Iranian diaspora may be at war with this team, but Iran are winning friends and respect at the World Cup - yes, they're cohering with their Islamic dictatorship but they're just footballers

IAN HERBERT: The US and vast Iranian diaspora may be at war with this team, but Iran are winning friends and respect at the World Cup - yes, they're cohering with their Islamic dictatorship but they're just footballers

The One That Came Out on Top: How Iran Won the Conflict

The Iranians have come out on top after the conflict. They have demonstrated themselves as a pure and united nation by not dividing into small factions during the recent militarily confrontation with the United States and Israel. The Americans and Israelis were seemed to be launching a shock and awe strategy against the Iranians to [] The post The One That Came Out on Top: How Iran Won the Conflict appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Iran issues warning to countries supporting US after it launched strikes

Iranian State television aired a statement on Wednesday from Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iran's joint military command, warning countries in the region that "providing support" to the U.S. will make them "a legitimate target". Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Iran’s biggest battle starts now: What lies ahead in the 60-day ceasefire window

Iran’s biggest battle starts now: What lies ahead in the 60-day ceasefire window

Selat Hormuz masih belum aman

TEHERAN: Perjanjian gencatan senjata antara Iran dan Amerika Syarikat (AS) dilihat kembali goyah selepas kedua-dua negara saling berbalas serangan di Teluk. Tindakan ketenteraan baharu sejak Jumaat dan semalam meningkatkan semula ketegangan di rantau berkenaan, sekali gus mengancam gencatan senjata rapuh dan rundingan yang sedang berlangsung mengenai keselamatan di Selat Hormuz. Kor Pengawal Revolusi Islam Iran ... Read more The post Selat Hormuz masih belum aman appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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