ILTV Interview: Iran, Brinkmanship, and the Strait of Hormuz
March 22. 2026 Dear MEPIN Readers, I invite you to watch my recent interview on ILTV with Brig. Gen. (Res.) Hanan Gefen, former commander of Unit 8200, the IDF’s elite…
No Free Ride on U.S. Protection in the Straits of Hormuz
Dear MEPIN Readers, In my interview on i24 French TV, I addressed the continued reluctance of many international partners to work with the United States to keep critical global waterways…
The long fight ahead: US, Israel face Iran’s war of attrition
US President Donald Trump gestures at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 11, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque) Iran’s regime may be weakened, but a long war of attrition could…
Iran’s Strategy: Raise Oil Prices, Break American Resolve
Dear MEPIN Readers, Today on i24TV, I discussed several issues shaping the current war with the Iranian regime:
War With Iran: Exit Ramp or War of Attrition?
Dear MEPIN Readers, Watch my interview on ILTV, where we discuss several critical questions shaping the next phase of the conflict: Here are my comments from the interview:
Watch: Discussing U.S. Goals and Iran’s Strategy on Kurdish Television
Dear MEPIN Readers, I was again invited this week to speak on Iraqi Kurdish television—Rudaw and Kurdistan 24—where audiences are closely following developments in the war with the Iranian regime.…
Hezbollah, Iran, and the U.S. Endgame: Tactical Success vs. Strategic Victory
Dear MEPIN Readers, I invite you to watch my interview with Israel Admiral Eyal Pinko on ILTV, where we discuss several critical issues, including: And much more, Eric
Who’s Winning the Iran War? Interceptor Math and the U.S. Political Clock
Dear MEPIN Readers, In my i24TV interview, I examine several factors that will determine how this war is ultimately judged: Best, Eric
Audio – Speaking Directly to Iran: Dr. Mandel on the Future of Regime Change
Dear MEPIN Readers, Today, I was interviewed by Niusha Saremi on Iran International to discuss the prospects for regime change in Iran, strategies for achieving that objective — including the…
Watch Dr. Mandel on ILTV’s Security Briefing: Defining Our Strategic Objectives
Dear MEPIN Readers, Today, I joined Calev Ben-David on ILTV’s Security Briefing, alongside my colleague Avraham Levine of the Alma Center for Research and Education. While much attention has focused…