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The impact of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran was still visible in Tehran on Saturday. Several buildings in the capital …
By Saira Bano, Assistant Professor in Political Science, Thompson Rivers University In the wake of recent strikes by Israel and the United States on Iranian cities, military sites and nuclear facilities, a troubling paradox has emerged: actions intended to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons may actually be accelerating its pursuit of them and encouraging … Continue reading “U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran could fuel a new wave of nuclear proliferation”
By Garret Martin, Hurst Senior Professorial Lecturer, Co-Director Transatlantic Policy Center, American University School of International Service The U.S. bombing of three Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22, 2025, sent shock waves around the world. It marked a dramatic reversal for the Trump administration, which had just initiated negotiations with Tehran over its nuclear program. … Continue reading “Europe is stuck in a bystander role over Iran’s nuclear program after US, Israeli bombs establish facts on the ground”
Since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran ended, the United States has added yet more financial sanctions to try and cut the …
Days after issuing stern warnings to Muslim nations, the Iranian President spoke to his counterpart in a nearby Arab country.
Iran’s foreign minister said Saturday that his country would accept a resumption of nuclear talks with the U.S. if there were …
By Mireille Rebeiz, Chair of Middle East Studies and Associate Professor of Francophone and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Dickinson College. Adjunct Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law., Dickinson College After a 12-day war launched by Israel and joined briefly by the United States, Iran has emerged weakened and vulnerable. And that … Continue reading “A weakened Iran and Hezbollah gives Lebanon an opening to chart path away from the region’s conflicts − will it be enough?”
By Belinda Clarence, Law Lecturer, RMIT University During the recent conflict between Iran and Israel, Iran threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s major shipping routes.Would that be possible, and what effects would it have? The Strait of Hormuz is a choke point at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. It … Continue reading “What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it so important for global shipping?”
By Petra Vaiglova, Lecturer in Archaeological Science, Australian National University Have you ever stopped by the grocery store on your way to a dinner party to grab a bottle of wine? Did you grab the first one you saw, or did you pause to think about the available choices and deliberate over where you wanted … Continue reading “Guests at a feast in Iran’s Zagros Mountains 11,000 years ago brought wild boars from all across the land”
In the aftermath of Iran’s conflict with Israel and the United States, Sky News has been given rare access inside Iran. Watch the full …