Will Trump Let Iran Control Hormuz and Call It a Victory?
Dear MEPIN Readers, As indirect talks begin between Iran and the United States over control of the Strait of Hormuz, the stakes go far beyond another diplomatic agreement with Tehran.…
Trump’s Iran Dilemma: Is America’s Strategy Anything More Than Starting and Stopping the War?
Dear MEPIN Readers, What comes after Iran’s surprise attack? More importantly, does the United States have a strategy to achieve a lasting victory, or are we trapped in an endless…
BBC Persian: Behind Closed Doors – Trump, Netanyahu, and Iran’s Next Chapter
Dear MEPIN Readers, Please watch my interview on BBC Persian Television. The interview is available below in both English and Farsi. We discuss why the United States and Israel increasingly…
i24News Rundown Interview: Rubio’s Hormuz Warning, Pickaxe Mountain, and a Nuclear Saudi Arabia
Dear MEPIN Readers, Watch my interview on The Rundown, where I discuss: As always, I welcome your thoughts.
US must explain Iran before time runs out
U.S. President Donald Trump holds a press conference with Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, June 27, 2025. Credit: Molly Riley/White House. The leaders of the…
President Trump’s Moment to Make the Case to the American People About Iran
Dear MEPIN Readers, With President Trump formally notifying Congress on July 10 that the United States has returned to hostilities, the 60-day clock under the War Powers Resolution has begun.…
Beyond Hormuz: A Strategy to Counter Iran, Not Just Its Attacks
Dear MEPIN Readers, What should America do next as Iran continues to threaten international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and attack allied Arab states? The first step is recognizing…
America’s Strongest Leverage Against Iran Isn’t Military—It’s the Iranian People
Dear MEPIN Readers, What is America’s greatest source of leverage against the Islamic Republic of Iran? It is the millions of Iranians who reject the regime and aspire to a…
Iran’s ceasefire trap
US Vice President JD Vance (L) stands next to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif prior to the quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar at the…
Tensions Spike: Trump vs. Iran Ahead of Xi Summit
Dear MEPIN Readers, President Trump has rejected Iran’s response to his peace offer. With his meeting with Chinese President Xi looming, what’s next? Can the Straits of Hormuz be reopened…