The Iran War
In February 2026, the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on multiple sites and cities across Iran, killing Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several other Iranian officials.
Iran responded with missile and drone strikes against Israel, U.S. bases, and countries in the Middle East.
The conflict continues to escalate, disrupting global energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz and raising urgent questions about regional security, U.S. military strategy, and Iran’s longer-term trajectory.
The United States and Israel are attempting to weaken the state from above via decapitation strikes and destruction of the country’s infrastructure. But the Islamic Republic is working from below, mobilizing supporters and reshaping public sentiment.
The Iran Conflict Edges the World Closer to a New Drone Arms Race
From International Security Program
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Iran’s Nuclear Materials And Equipment Remain A Danger In An Active War Zone
From Managing the Atom
Spotlight: Iran Through a Middle Powers Lens
The recent conflict in Iran is having significant economic, diplomatic, and security repercussions around the world. In this collection, experts from a range of middle power countries examine how developments in Iran are reshaping their own nations and international interests beyond.
