Wechsler quoted in Bloomberg on Iran’s retaliation against US in Iraq

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Wechsler quoted in Bloomberg on Iran’s retaliation against US in Iraq

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International recognition of the acute risk creatives face in Iran is necessary to ensure their vital role in advocating for human rights continues.
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Wechsler quoted in Bloomberg on Iran’s retaliation against US in Iraq

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Jan 7, 2020

Wechsler quoted in Bloomberg on Iran’s retaliation against US in Iraq

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Jan 7, 2020

Hope for the Iran nuclear deal is not completely lost

By Kelsey Davenport

Iran’s fifth violation of the JCPOA is serious, but not necessarily a death blow to the nuclear deal. If Tehran acts with restraint and refrains from restarting particularly troublesome nuclear activities, there may be a narrow window for the P4+1 to preserve the deal.

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Jan 6, 2020

Slavin joins EuroNews to discuss US-Iran tensions

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Jan 6, 2020

Will the Soleimani assassination lead to all-out war between the United States and Iran?

By Shahir Shahidsaless

Iran may feel that a limited confrontation with the United States can both maintain its face and, if it is carefully crafted, can lead to the retreat of Trump.

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In the News

Jan 6, 2020

Pfaff quoted in the Wall Street Journal, with bases throughout the Middle East US will still be able to maintain posture to Iran

By Atlantic Council

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Jan 6, 2020

Dagres in the Independent, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will not collapse after Soleimani’s death

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Jan 6, 2020

Dagres quoted in Newsweek, Iran’s response will be calculated

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Jan 6, 2020

Kadhim quoted in Axios, Iraqi parliament forced to choose between the United States and Iran

By Atlantic Council

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Jan 6, 2020

By killing Soleimani, the United States destroyed its relationship with Iraq

By Abbas Kadhim

The Iraqi parliament vote to remove US troops confirms that if Iraqis are cornered and forced to choose between the United States and Iran, they will find it safer to choose Iran.

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Jan 6, 2020

Slavin quoted in the New York Times on ISIS resurgence

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