“Iran’s Axis of Resistance is still here. But recent wars have exposed its limits and the model has shifted.” Our Senior Analyst on Iran, @hamidrezaaz.bsky.social, explains how Iran has shifted its strategy after three years of conflict in the Middle East.

Show Post

🎙️ On Hold Your Fire!, @hamidrezaaz.bsky.social explains how Houthi advances in Yemen and attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure may serve Iran’s efforts to pressure Washington, but also carry risks for Tehran.

Show Post

NEW COMMENTARY | How War is Reshaping Iran’s “Axis of Resistance” @hamidrezaaz.bsky.social explains how three years of hostilities have transformed Tehran’s network of allies in the Middle East. www.crisisgroup.org/cmt/middle-e...

Show Post

“Although their [the Gulf’s] vulnerability gave them an urgent reason to seek an agreement, it also led them to resist a deal on terms that would entrench Iran’s dominance. Their refusal to attend showed that Iran’s ability to disrupt their trade has not translated into acceptance of Iranian terms.”

Show Post

Finished reading @hamidrezaaz.bsky.social’s book and I highly recommend others to also read it, especially if you work on the Middle East as an analyst, journalist, or open source investigator.

Show Post