Key Takeaways The Iranian regime, which ISW-CTP continues to assess is dominated by Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Commander Major General Ahmad Vahidi and his inner circle, suspended US-Iran negotiations on June 1. Vahidi and his inner circle likely calculate that the status quo, in which Iran has neither made …
Read More »Yemen’s Role in Iran’s Transregional Doctrine
Yemen’s full-scale entry into the conflict could lead to the formation of a multi-layered and extensive front, which could increase pressure on the US and Israel, deprive the enemy of the initiative, and turn the conflict into a war of attrition. Ansar Allah as a Strategic Asset of Iran: Transnational …
Read More »Comment l’Iran renforce la formation du Bassidj aux très efficaces systèmes portatifs antiaériens
Des documents et des vidéos collectés et analysés par la rédaction des Observateurs de France 24 montrent que l’Iran a massivement développé l’entraînement de ses troupes au maniement de MANPADS, des systèmes de défense aérienne portatifs légers, qui ont déjà causé des dégâts sur l’aviation américaine et israélienne lors du …
Read More »Les États-Unis et Israël ont-ils voulu replacer Mahmoud Ahmadinejad à la tête de l’Iran ?
Selon des informations publiées mercredi par le New York Times, Israël et les États-Unis auraient élaboré un plan visant à replacer l’ancien président Mahmoud Ahmadinejad au pouvoir en Iran après avoir éliminé la majeure partie des dirigeants actuels. Ce dernier aurait alors coopéré avec les Israéliens et les Américains, pourtant …
Read More »Trump’s Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the Search for a Middle East Exit Strategy
The US President Donald Trump hints at plans to expand the Abraham Accords as an exit strategy from the Iran war, along with announcing the end of the US naval blockade of Iran. This move could shift regional security to Israel, making the US less responsible. A Diplomatic Exit Strategy …
Read More »Iran Update Special Report, May 31, 2026
Key Takeaways US President Donald Trump has requested several amendments to the draft US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) as the United States and Iran remain at odds over key issues. Officials said that Trump specifically requested amendments to the draft’s text about how and when the United States would secure …
Read More »Israel Reacts to U.S.-Iran Talks with Escalation
Israel has escalated pressure on Hamas and Hezbollah by moving deeper into both Gaza and Lebanon and killing two successive leaders of Hamas’ military wing. Israeli leaders view the combat as increasing their leverage before finalization of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement that reportedly will require Israel to halt its operations …
Read More »Surging Inflation and Soaring Unemployment Batter Iranian Economy
As Trump weighs peace deal, Iranians face inflation and unemployment from sanctions and a U.S. blockade. The U.S. and Iran are in the midst of intense negotiations over a Memorandum of Understanding that could end the current war, while lifting the blockade on Iran and gradually resuming global maritime access …
Read More »Beyond Disarmament: How the IRGC Keeps Hezbollah in Power Despite Its Military Losses
Although disarming the group is still crucial, negotiators need to realize that they will never really break Hezbollah’s hold on Lebanon so long as it retains Iranian support and key political allies and government posts in Beirut. With Israeli and Lebanese negotiators scheduled to meet again starting next week, they …
Read More »How Iraq emerged as a launchpad for Iran-backed drone attacks
Analysis: Long empowered by Tehran with advanced drone capabilities, Iraqi militias are creating a dilemma for Baghdad as regional pressure grows Even after a ceasefire officially halted the US-Israel war with Iran on 8 April, the Gulf states have endured drone attacks originating from Iraq. Furthermore, there are growing indications …
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