Middle East Forum Observer
Middle East Forum Observer
Founded in 2024, the Observer provides rapid analysis on leading Middle East developments, from Marrakech to Mashhad and the Bab el-Mandeb to the Black Sea.
Closer Observation - Iran
While Oversight Stalls, Tehran-Aligned Networks Continue to Operate in Plain Sight
Recent Posts
Alternative Routes Could Take Years to Negotiate and Construct, so the Global Energy System Remains Tied to the Strait
Inconsistent Messaging Signals Strategic Drift, Emboldening Hardliners in Tehran Who Argue the U.S. Lacks Staying Power
Both on Policy and Intelligence Levels, the U.S. Government’s Knowledge of Iran Pales in Comparison to That of Venezuela
The Islamic Republic Has Cultivated a Criminal Network to Carry Out Terror Attacks That the West Does Nothing to Stop
Some Iranian Observers Interpret the Proposal as an Attempt by the Reformist Camp to Reassert Its Political Relevance
The Shi’i Religious Tax Operates Outside Monitoring Frameworks, Relying on Trust Rather than Formal Accountability
The Use of Cluster Munitions Doesn’t Draw the Same Scrutiny When Israel or Israeli Civilians Are the Victims of Attacks
When Iranian Missiles and Drones Directly Threaten Saudi Territory and Economic Interests, Survival Instincts Prevail
The Islamic Republic Claims the Speech Amounted to an Implicit Acknowledgment of U.S. Limitations
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