Iran
The Liberation Fantasy
From Tehran to Los Angeles, Iranians are struggling to make sense of a war that claimed to free them while silencing their voices.
The Spirit of Tehran
Israel’s unrelenting bombings have shaken Tehran, upended its balance and killed hundreds of civilians. Yet the city continues to pulse with energy and its people have shown a spirit of care, resilience and quiet determination to carry on.
What Did Israel Achieve With Its 12-Day War Against Iran?
Israel initiated its 12-day war with Iran based on the claim that the Islamic Republic was days from acquiring several nuclear weapons. But was this really the case? There are several reasons to doubt Netanyahu’s claims and to question whether Israel did indeed achieve its stated goals.
Bombarded by Propaganda, the Iranian People Are Uniting Behind an Anti-War Message
The Iranian media landscape is awash with propaganda from both Israel and the regime of the Islamic Republic. Yet amid this toxic atmosphere, an anti-war message is crystallizing.
The Fordow Conundrum
By telegraphing that its Iran operation would take “weeks, not days,” Israel made clear that it has no intention of quitting until its objectives are met, with or without the U.S. But Israel’s coercive messaging to the White House, that nothing succeeds like success, appears to be working.
The Psychological Barrier Broken by Iran and Israel’s Missile Exchange
The latest exchanges of missiles between Israel and Iran have broken a long-standing psychological barrier in the Middle East, and are being viewed by states in the region with profound ambivalence. With deterrence fading, what follows may be more volatile still.
Caught in Trump’s Immigration Dragnet
A doctoral student from Iran was detained, labeled a national security threat and eventually chose voluntary deportation after a harrowing ordeal. His fiancee has stayed behind to continue studying. Their story reveals how Trump’s immigration policies are upending academic lives.