Recent articles
May 1, 2026
The ‘Infighting’ in Tehran Has Been Greatly Exaggerated
Yes, Iran has factions, but diplomacy has the backing of many of them.
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April 9, 2026
Reasons to be Hopeful in Iran
How a deal could change the country for the better.
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April 4, 2026
The Iranian Opposition’s Urgent Task
A fractious movement is coming to recognize the need for common ground.
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March 24, 2026
‘You Want to Leave Us Alone With Mojtaba?’
I’ve spoken with more than a dozen Iranians since the start of the war. Most are terrified, and some are losing faith in America.
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March 9, 2026
Meet the Nepo-tollah
Iran’s new supreme leader has little to recommend him and a lot to overcome.
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March 4, 2026
The Coming Invasion of Iran
The U.S. and Israel are arming Kurdish groups to stage an incursion. What could go wrong?
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March 1, 2026
Iran’s Likeliest Near Future
The Islamic Republic may endure, but in a very different form.
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February 20, 2026
Don’t Discount Iran’s Internal Opposition
The Islamic Republic takes domestic critics seriously. Other oppositionists should, too.
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