The new Middle East: The elephant in the room Compared to what happened in other "Arab Spring" countries, what is unfolding in Syria may seem reassuring. But the Iranian elephant is a big one. Amir Taheri Jan. 5, 2025
Zarif weaves an oriental Helsinki carpet Iran's new president, according to its former foreign minister, wants the United States and Iran to create a condominium in the Middle East, wipe Israel off the map via referendum and help Iran revive its moribund economy. Amir Taheri Dec. 15, 2024
Fake solutions for a real problem Wrecking the furniture in universities and burning the Israeli and American flags may produce feel-good moments, but are unlikely to pave the way to peace. Amir Taheri Oct. 6, 2024
Lebanon: A country held hostage, in desperate need of liberation Hezbollah’s defeat is not merely Lebanon’s victory; it is a triumph for the entire Middle East. Amir Taheri Sept. 29, 2024
Iran: A grin and bear it game? Being elevated as the bravest leader of "resistance," Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah may find himself in deep water without a lifeline from the ayatollah. Amir Taheri Aug. 11, 2024
Iran’s attack requires a broad response Iran has crossed a red line—forcing responses from both Israel and America. The Islamic Republic is openly courting war. We should not give them the war that they want. Amir Taheri April 15, 2024
Iran and Israel: Is the denial game over? Israel has broken the tacit agreement that allowed both sides to plausibly deny attacks against each other, putting the "Supreme Leader" in a delicate position. Amir Taheri April 8, 2024
One war, two visions One could be forgiven for concluding that the BBC and Iranian media are covering two different wars. Amir Taheri Jan. 15, 2024
Palestine: A cause or a state? Why did Hamas attack out of the blue? Hamas apologists' usual shibboleths can't explain, let alone justify, the terror group's actions. Amir Taheri Oct. 22, 2023
