The implications of the Soleimani assasination

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As the USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in the Middle East, two experts debate the opportunities, uncertainties, and risks of a US strike on Iran.
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The implications of the Soleimani assasination

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By Nate Swanson

As a US carrier strike group nears the Persian Gulf, what options does US President Donald Trump have to strike against the Iranian regime?
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The implications of the Soleimani assasination

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Voices from Iran: As rejection of government reaches all-time high, Iranians also wary of foreign intervention

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If Trump is serious about peace, stability, and a lasting legacy, the path forward does not run through air strikes or transactional deals with a failing theocracy.
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Jan 4, 2020

The implications of the Soleimani assasination

By Peter Westmacott

There will be plenty of people advising the US president that, even with Soleimani gone, the risk of leaving the stage completely is that Iran will find it even easier to fill the vacuum.

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In the News

Jan 3, 2020

Carpenter quoted in VICE on rising tensions with Iran

By Atlantic Council

Conflict English

In the News

Jan 3, 2020

Fontenrose on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper panel discussion on rising tensions with Iran

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Jan 3, 2020

Bell quoted in Politico on threats to Iraqi oil production

By Atlantic Council

Iran Iraq

In the News

Jan 3, 2020

Brookie quoted in CNN on Iran’s disinformation operations following Soleimani assassination

By Atlantic Council

Disinformation Iran

In the News

Jan 3, 2020

Fontenrose quoted in Axios commenting on imminent threats from Iran

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Jan 3, 2020

Slavin interviewed on Yahoo News panel discussing fallout after US assassination of Soleimani

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Jan 3, 2020

Fontenrose quoted in VOA suggesting strikes will escalate as tensions with Iran rise

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Jan 3, 2020

Dagres interviewed on Al Jazeera discussing Iran’s retaliation for Suleimani’s death

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Jan 3, 2020

Slavin and Kadhim quoted in Politico on likely Iraqi parliamentary actions following Soleimani’s assassination

By Atlantic Council

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