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Jun 18, 2025

Dispatch from Jerusalem: Inside Israel’s bunkers as Iran war erupts

By Sarah Zaaimi

The stakes are higher as two opposing rhetorics about the region’s future are at play: Pan-Abrahamism and Revolutionary Islamism.

Civil Society Iran

MENASource

Jun 17, 2025

Why Hezbollah is unlikely to engage in the Israel-Iran war—for now

By David Daoud

As wave after wave of Israeli jets continue to strike Iran, Tehran’s proxy on Israel’s northern border remains quiet.

Iran Israel

MENASource

Jun 16, 2025

Twenty questions (and expert answers) on the Israel-Iran war

By Atlantic Council experts

The escalation between Israel and Iran has raised many important questions about a region already facing crises on multiple fronts.

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Jun 23, 2021

Brahimi quoted in Asia Times on Libya’s peace conference hopes and General Haftar

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Security & Defense

IranSource

Jun 23, 2021

What will Raisi’s cabinet look like? Hardline and full of war vets.

By Mehrzad Boroujerdi

Considering Ebrahim Raisi’s lack of experience in foreign policy and economic affairs, the success of his administration will depend to some extent on who he will pick for his cabinet.

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In the News

Jun 23, 2021

Slavin joins World Affairs with Chuck Hagel to discuss the US strategy in Iran
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IranSource

Jun 23, 2021

Predicting the predictable: What do pre-election polls tell us about Iran’s election?

By Dara Conduit

Why were pre-election polls conducted throughout Iran's presidential campaign period if there was never any doubt of the election result? The answer lies in the election process itself.

Elections Iran

IranSource

Jun 22, 2021

An uncertain future for Iran under a minority president

By Hezha Barzani

On June 21, 2021, the Atlantic Council’s Future of Iran Initiative hosted an event to discuss the implications of Iran’s June 18 presidential elections for US-Iran relations. Read the key takeaways.

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In the News

Jun 22, 2021

Slavin and Azodi join CGTN to discuss Iran’s presidential elections
Elections Iran

In the News

Jun 22, 2021

IranSource quoted on The Jerusalem Post about Iran’s new president

By Atlantic Council

Elections Iran

In the News

Jun 22, 2021

Slavin quoted in Middle East Eye on how Raisi is unlikely to derail a return to the nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

Elections Iran

In the News

Jun 21, 2021

Azodi for the Middle East Institute: “Is Ahmadinejad set for a comeback?”

By Atlantic Council

Elections Iran

In the News

Jun 21, 2021

Slavin joins Al Jazeera to discuss the Iranian presidential election

By Atlantic Council

Elections Iran
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