Middle East Political Information Network
Iran shoots down a Reaper drone over the Strait of Hormuz and attacks Kuwait. Meanwhile, Tehran halted negotiations, while President Trump is reportedly concerned that any asset relief could be…
Dear MEPIN Readers, I was joined on ILTV by Shiri Fein-Grossman, formerly of Israel’s National Security Council and Head of Foreign Policy for Regional Affairs, to discuss President Trump’s latest…
Dear MEPIN Readers, As we enter the next phase of the war, the Persian negotiating dance to play for time, the question now is whether President Trump can persuade the…
April 19, 2026 Dear MEPIN Readers, Watch my analysis of the second round of U.S.–Iran negotiations. Iran is executing a strategy of strategic patience: prolonging talks while leveraging political timelines…
Dear MEPIN Readers, With JD Vance departing Pakistan and reports that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner remain in Islamabad, the key question is: what comes next—and will negotiations resume? Your…
April 4, 2026 Dear MEPIN Readers, As the Iranian regime faces President Trump’s April 6 deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, I joined a debate on ILTV with Camelia…
A U.S. sailor, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), directs an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, during…
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
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…
Dear MEPIN Readers, Will the President order a strike on Iran? If so, will it resemble the limited action taken in June, or is the administration contemplating a broader campaign…