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Iran

The US-Iranian relationship has experienced significant challenges over the past forty years. The lack of diplomatic relations, changes in both the US and Iranian administrations, repeated US military interventions in the region as well as Iran’s support for militant groups and increasingly harsh rhetoric on both sides have further undermined chances for reconciliation. Through a balanced approach of engagement and containment, there is a need to push back against Iranian intervention while promoting US interests, regional conflict resolution, and the well-being of the Iranian people.

Slavin joins Voice of America to discuss the status of Iran nuclear talks and Russia’s role in recent drawbacks

Dispatches Mar 6, 2026

How would a Kurdish offensive change the war in Iran?

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts explain the goals of the various Kurdish groups the United States is reportedly backing for an attack against Iran and how their involvement could impact the wider war.
Conflict Defense Policy
Slavin joins Voice of America to discuss the status of Iran nuclear talks and Russia’s role in recent drawbacks

Dispatches Mar 6, 2026

Washington’s limited levers to shape a post-Khamenei Iran

By Nate Swanson, Ingrid Small

The United States and its allies do have some options to coax change that might result in a more Western-leaning Tehran.
Conflict Iran
Slavin joins Voice of America to discuss the status of Iran nuclear talks and Russia’s role in recent drawbacks

MENASource Mar 3, 2026

Trump wants Iranians to ‘take back their country’ from the regime. Can they?

By Alan Pino

To succeed in overthrowing the Iranian regime, an uprising would likely require a unifying leader, an effective organization, and the support of whatever remains of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Conflict Democratic Transitions

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Mar 11, 2022

Slavin joins Voice of America to discuss the status of Iran nuclear talks and Russia’s role in recent drawbacks

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

IranSource

Mar 11, 2022

I was once conscripted into the Iranian armed forces. Here’s why the IRGC designation is punishing conscripts.

By Sina Azodi

It’s unclear yet whether a US decision to lift the FTO designation of the IRGC will erase the stigma of having served in the organization as far as US immigration is concerned.

Iran Middle East

In the News

Mar 11, 2022

Slavin joins Voice of America to discuss Russia’s role in impeding Iran nuclear talks in Vienna

By Atlantic Council

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Iran

In the News

Mar 11, 2022

Slavin in VOA: Russia upends talks to revive Iran nuclear deal
Iran Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Mar 8, 2022

Slavin quoted in Al-Monitor: Biden bans Russian oil imports as Iran talks hit snag
Iran Russia

In the News

Mar 8, 2022

Slavin quoted in Al-Monitor on US-Iran nuclear talks in Vienna

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 8, 2022

Nia quoted in Jerusalem Post on global campaign to save kidnapped Iranian dissidents

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Human Rights

IranSource

Mar 7, 2022

As the world shuns Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, Iran strengthens its ties with Moscow

By Nicole Grajewski

Iran’s support for Russian actions reflects the improvement in bilateral ties, which have grown considerably at the political and military levels over the past decade.

Iran Middle East

IranSource

Mar 3, 2022

Can Iranian oil stabilize a volatile market?

By Omid Shokri

As fuel prices skyrocket following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, another major supplier of oil and natural gas is poised to play an important role.

Energy & Environment Iran

In the News

Mar 3, 2022

Wald quoted in National Review on an Iran nuclear deal
Iran Middle East
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Jonathan Fulton

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

China Chinese

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Bahar Ghandehari

Junior Policy Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Afghanistan English

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Michelle S. Giuda

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Freedom and Prosperity Politics & Diplomacy

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Britt Gronemeyer

Assistant Director, Strategic Litigation Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Human Rights International Organizations

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Nicholas Hopton

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Europe & Eurasia Iran

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Khosro Sayeh Isfahani

Former Researcher

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arms Control Civil Society
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Public Event Mon, April 13, 2026 • 12:30 pm ET

The IEA’s Fatih Birol on global energy market resilience in a moment of crisis

AN AC FRONT PAGE EVENT—Fatih Birol discusses how the International Energy Agency is guiding governments and markets through a complex energy landscape.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security Iran