Hamidreza Azizi
Analyst at the Institute for Science and Security
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View Timeline →Potential Escalation of Military Conflict Between Iran and the U.S.
Tehran is unlikely to allow a swift resolution to the conflict with Washington and may preemptively strike due to fears of a U.S. attack. This…
Potential Escalation of U.S.-Iran Conflict: Analyzing Tehran's Strategic Calculations
The article discusses the potential for escalating conflict between Iran and the U.S., highlighting Tehran's reluctance to allow a swift resolution and its fears of…
Iran's Resilience: Adapting Influence Amidst Military and Economic Pressures
Iran is facing significant military and economic challenges, yet it continues to exert influence in various regions despite setbacks in its traditional areas of power.…
Special Interview; Hamidreza Azizi: 'The Resistance Axis' is a Network, Not a Compliant Arm of Tehran
Hamidreza Azizi challenges the common perception of the 'Resistance Axis' as merely a group of Iranian proxies. He argues that it is a complex network…
Assessing Iran's Capacity for Sustained Conflict in Global Energy Markets
Iran has been able to disrupt global energy supplies and challenge the United States and its allies, but the sustainability of a prolonged state of…
The 60-Day Test: Assessing U.S.-Iran Agreement Implementation
The United States and Iran are entering a 60-day period to assess each other's commitment to their agreement, which could pave the way for more…
Iran and US Negotiations; Do All Roads Lead to Rome?
The US and Iran are set to continue their negotiations in Rome, surprising many who expected a different European city. The choice of Rome reflects…
Tactical Retreat Instead of Heroic Flexibility? Outlook on Change in Iran's Foreign Policy
Ali Khamenei has suggested a potential shift in Iran's foreign policy towards tactical retreats and interaction with enemies, coinciding with the appointment of Abbas Araghchi…
Where Does the Death of Raisi Lead the Political Landscape?
The death of former Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi has sparked political fluctuations, but analysts believe it will not significantly alter Tehran's policies. The main power…
Israeli Defense Minister Hints at Retaliatory Attacks in Iran and Iraq
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced that Israel has responded to attacks from multiple fronts, including Iraq, Yemen, and Iran. The recent killing of a…