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SPECIAL EPISODE | Answering Your Questions on the U.S. Airstrikes on Iran, With Erin DumbacherErin Dumbacher, Stanton Nuclear Security Senior Fellow at the Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the U.S. attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities, what the strikes accomplished, and how the conflict might evolve.
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U.S., Israel Attack Iranian Nuclear Targets—Assessing the DamageThe United States joined Israel’s bombing campaign of Iran’s nuclear program. A clear picture of the damage inside Iran—and the state of its nuclear strength—is still unfolding.
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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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Media Briefing: The U.S. Strikes IranCFR experts discuss the U.S. strikes on three of Iran's key nuclear sites, Iran's possible response, and implications for the region.
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Trump’s Iran Attack Was Impressive, but Airpower Has Its LimitsDespite the impressive advances in airpower since the 1950s—like the precision-guided munitions employed in Saturday’s attack—there is only so much airstrikes can accomplish.
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Does Trump Have the Authority to Strike Iran?As the United States joins Israel’s bombing campaign of Iran, some have questioned whether the president has the authority to involve the U.S. military in this conflict.
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Iran’s Regime Rattled but Resilient—So FarAfter a week of Israeli attacks on its top military leaders and nuclear infrastructure, Iran’s autocratic regime still appears capable of weathering the conflict. But a power struggle looms.
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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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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.