Michael Pregent
Terrorism Analyst
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View Timeline →Hezbollah: Ali Karki, Commander of the Southern Front, Also Killed in Israeli Attack
Hezbollah confirmed the deaths of Ali Karki and Hassan Nasrallah in recent Israeli attacks, marking significant losses for the group. Nabil Qawuq, another senior commander,…
Nabil Qawq, Senior Hezbollah Official, Killed in Israeli Attack
Nabil Qawq, a senior Hezbollah official, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, which also reportedly resulted in the death of Hassan Nasrallah. This escalation in…
Reactions Continue to the Death of Nasrallah; Guterres Expresses Concern Over 'Dramatic Escalation' of Developments
Hassan Nasrallah, the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, prompting international concern over escalating violence in Lebanon. António Guterres and other leaders…
Michael Pregent, Terrorism Analyst: The Islamic Republic Never Imagined Losing Hezbollah's Leadership
Michael Pregent discusses the implications of Hassan Nasrallah's death for the Islamic Republic, stating it never anticipated losing Hezbollah's leadership. Israeli officials celebrate the operation…
New Threats from the Iranian Government Before Assassination Attempt on Trump; Secret Service to VOA: We Take Threats Seriously
The U.S. Secret Service enhanced protection for former President Trump following new threats from Iran prior to an assassination attempt on him. The Iranian government…
International Atomic Energy Agency: No Damage to Nuclear Sites in Iran
The IAEA confirmed that no damage occurred to Iran's nuclear sites following explosions in Isfahan, which were linked to Israeli retaliatory actions. The situation highlights…
Voice of America Interview with Experts on Attack on Islamic Republic Consulate; A Clear Message from Israel
An attack attributed to Israel on the Islamic Republic consulate in Damascus resulted in the deaths of several senior IRGC commanders, including Mohammad Reza Zahedi.…
Australia Supports US 'Retaliatory' Strikes Against Iran-Backed Militias
Australia has backed U.S. airstrikes against Iran-backed militias following the deaths of three American soldiers in Jordan. President Biden warned of retaliation for attacks on…
Exclusive; Senior Middle East Analyst: Israel is Not Behind the Kerman Explosions
Michael Pregent, a senior analyst, argues that the recent explosions in Kerman are unlikely to be linked to Israel, suggesting they may have been carried…
Hezbollah Criticizes U.S. Support for Israel
Hezbollah has criticized U.S. support for Israel and warned of potential attacks on U.S. positions in the Middle East if the U.S. intervenes in the…
American Analyst: Biden Administration's Appeasement of the Islamic Republic Has Been Effective in Hamas Attacks on Israel; Kirby: We Have No Evidence
Michael Pregent, a senior analyst, claims that the Biden administration's appeasement has enabled Iranian-supported groups like Hamas to operate effectively. He argues that Iran's influence…