Trump hints Kushner may take on new Iran diplomacy role
By U.S. Embassy Jerusalem – Embassy Dedication Ceremony Dear MEPIN Readers, President Trump’s address to the Knesset naturally centered on the return of the hostages and the strength of the…
Will US back Israeli preemptive actions?
ISRAEL’S AMBASSADOR to the US Yechiel Leiter departs after a visit to the US Capitol last week. If Washington signals restraint or pressures Jerusalem to temper its response to provocations,…
US and Israel’s strikes on Iran have unmasked a power vacuum
By IDF Spokesperson’s Unit, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=147371238 And the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is poised to exploit it.So much has been written about “the day” after Hamas in Gaza.…
How the US should prepare for the fall of Iran’s regime
SMOKE RISES following an IAF attack in Tehran, on Tuesday.(photo credit: Majid Asgaripour/WANA/via Reuters) The event that would be the most likely to eliminate Iran’s nuclear ambitions – and curb…
Strategic Assessment of Recent U.S. Policy Decisions on Iran
Dear MEPIN Readers, In my latest analysis, I discuss who has President Trump’s attention in the situation room, whether Iran believes the President is bluffing, whether U.S. security interests are…
Watch Dr. Mandel on Iraqi Kurdistan TV discuss Iran
Dear MEPIN Readers, Watch Dr. Mandel discuss the Israel-Iran conflict with Iraqi Kurdistan TV, how it can affect the regional players’ interests, and what may come next. — Eric
Dr. Mandel’s Analysis on Iran International
Dear MEPIN Readers, Watch my interview and analysis with Iran International, the most-watched Persian‑language news channel outside Iran, with 30 million viewers according to Arab News. It is estimated that 33%…
Watch Dr. Eric Mandel on Breaking Point with David Zere
Dear MEPIN Readers, Please watch my interview with David Zere, in which we discuss the Iran negotiations and how to differentiate between a good and a bad deal. – Eric
Watch Dr. Mandel on Iran International discuss U.S.-Iranian nuclear negotiations
Dear MEPIN Readers, Please watch this comprehensive 4-minute interview/analysis of the American-Iranian nuclear negotiations. The Farsi and English translations are below. I was interviewed by Iran International, one of the…
Watch my interview on Israel Update with Brian Schrauger
Dear MEPIN Readers, Please watch my interview with my colleague Brian Schrauger. It discusses a range of hot-button issues, including Iran negotiations, a preemptive Israeli strike, Gaza, the US-Israel relationship,…