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Does Trump Have the Authority to Strike Iran?As Trump weighs whether to join Israel's bombing campaign of Iran, some have questioned if the president has the authority to involve the U.S. military in this conflict.
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U.S. Forces in the Middle East: Mapping the Military PresenceThe United States maintains an extensive military footprint in the Middle East, including a number of naval assets and permanent U.S. bases. Washington’s presence has allowed it to respond to regional threats, including the Yemen-based Houthi rebels and escalating Israel-Iran tensions.
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Israel Strikes Iran, With Steven CookSteven Cook, Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at the Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss Operation Rising Lion, Israel’s attacks on Iran’s senior military leadership and on its nuclear infrastructure.
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Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies and Director of the International Affairs Fellowship for Tenured International Relations Scholars
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The Islamic Republic’s Power CentersWho calls the shots in Iran on economic policy, security, and domestic calls for reform? A look at the government’s organization chart indicates how complicated the answer is.
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What Are Iran’s Nuclear and Missile Capabilities?Iran’s nuclear program and missile arsenal—particularly reports of a growing enriched uranium stockpile—garnered increased international scrutiny before becoming the primary targets of an attack by Israel in June.
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Israel’s Strikes on Iran Could Change the Middle EastIt’s too soon to tell how exactly the current wave of Israeli strikes could transform the region, but one thing is clear: Israel’s actions have fundamentally reshaped the security landscape of the Middle East.
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Day One of Israel’s Strikes on Iran: What to KnowIsrael’s large-scale attack on Iran’s nuclear and military structures threatens to further escalate Mideast tensions while weakening Iran and its proxy network.
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)The IRGC is one of the most powerful organizations in Iran, conceived as the principal defender of the 1979 revolution, and now a critical link to Islamist militant groups violently opposed to Israel and the United States.
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Media Briefing: Israel, Iran, and What Comes Next for the RegionCFR experts discuss Israel's strikes against Iran's nuclear program, Iran's possible response, and further implications for the region, including the potential for war. The video and transcript of this media briefing will be posted on the CFR website. Please join the Zoom event at least five minutes before the start of the presentation by using the below details: Media Briefing: Israel, Iran, and What Comes Next for the Region Zoom Webinar ID: 834 3522 4861 Passcode: 783613
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The Folly of an “Interim” Agreement with IranAn "interim" nuclear agreement between the United States and Iran seems likely, and would be a grave mistake for the United States.
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Israel’s Laser Air Defense RevolutionIsrael's "Iron Beam" laser air defense system is being deployed in the field and offers the first cost-effective response to drone warfare.
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The President’s Inbox Recap: The Iran Nuclear TalksThe negotiations are fraught with a history of enmity and a lack of trust, even as both Washington and Tehran seek a narrow deal.
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Does Trump’s Change to U.S.-Syria Relations Affect Refugees?Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria and meet with its new president is a major shift in U.S.-Syria relations, but it may not be an indicator that Syrian refugees should return home any time soon.
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The Iran Nuclear Talks, With Karim SadjadpourKarim Sadjadpour, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the ongoing talks between the United States and Iran over Iran’s nuclear program.
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Media Briefing: Trump in the Middle EastCFR experts discuss President Donald Trump’s upcoming trip to the Gulf region, including what the trip could signify for Iran nuclear negotiations, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and U.S. policy in the Middle East.