SCFR Online – Opinion: The new US-Saudi nuclear agreement, despite legal and political ambiguities, could alter previous non-proliferation standards in West Asia and intensify nuclear competition, ushering it into a new phase.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Recent developments in Syria indicate an intensification of strategic rivalry between Turkey and the Israeli regime, but mutual considerations and the role of the United States have limited the likelihood of direct war.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The future of the so-called Trump peace plan for Gaza, despite claims of an agreement on Hamas’s disarmament, remains shrouded in ambiguity due to structural deficiencies and opposition from key actors.
SCFR Online – Opinion: An examination of the mechanisms of the Israeli regime’s influence in the United States depicts a complex picture of shared interests, strategic dependencies, and the limitations of this relationship.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”
SCFR Online – Note: Attacks against critical infrastructure—including bridges, power plants, water infrastructure such as desalination facilities, and hospitals—constitute a blatant violation of the laws of war and represent a serious test for the efficacy of the international legal order.
SCFR Online – Interview: An expert on Palestinian affairs, commenting on the recent Knesset resolution regarding the imposition of the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners, stated: “This measure must be analyzed within the framework of broader macro-trends aimed at altering demographic balances and systematically increasing pressure on Palestinians to depart from the occupied territories.”
SCFR Online – Interview: The Ramadan War has become one of the most significant military developments in recent years in the region and even globally. The Islamic Republic of Iran, through the deployment of a complex and intelligent strategy, has severely called into question the US military presence in the region.
SCFR Online – Report: Energy security is the vital artery of Europe’s political economy, and any disruption to it challenges the continent’s resilience. Within the new architecture of energy security, the Middle East remains the gravitational center of supply; however, the overlooked element is Iran’s pivotal role as either a guarantor of stability or a source of disruption.
SCFR Online – Note: Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an undeniable geopolitical reality, and any military operation aimed at reopening the strait without securing Tehran’s political consent is doomed to failure. Iran has demonstrably proven its dominion over the global energy and fertilizer lifelines. Hormoz Bayani – Economic Affairs Analyst
SCFR Online – Report: The British think tank RUSI, in an analysis noting that during the first 16 days of the US and Zionist regime’s war against Iran, the aggressors have consumed more than 11,294 units of various munitions worth an estimated $26 billion, has emphasized that data indicates Iran’s strategic strengths have shifted the war equation in Tehran’s favor. This report examines these strengths.
SCFR Online – Report: Washington, which once regarded itself as the architect of the non-proliferation order, has now—through shifts in its strategic doctrines in this domain—become the primary factor in the decline of that very order.
SCFR Online – Report: The joint US-Zionist regime attack on Iran has placed Washington on the verge of one of its most sensitive strategic decisions. Donald Trump, who had previously presented intervention in Venezuela as a successful model for exerting pressure on more steadfast adversaries, now faces the temptation of replicating this model vis-à-vis Iran.
Strategic Council Online: The Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, in a statement offering condolences on the martyrdom of Dr. Ali Larijani, emphasized the continuation of the path of the martyrs of the Islamic Revolution.
SCFR online: Dr. Kamal Kharrazi had an exclusive interview with CNN, on 3/9/2026. Here comes the full text.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The new US-Saudi nuclear agreement, despite legal and political ambiguities, could alter previous non-proliferation standards in West Asia and intensify nuclear competition, ushering it into a new phase.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Recent developments in Syria indicate an intensification of strategic rivalry between Turkey and the Israeli regime, but mutual considerations and the role of the United States have limited the likelihood of direct war.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The future of the so-called Trump peace plan for Gaza, despite claims of an agreement on Hamas’s disarmament, remains shrouded in ambiguity due to structural deficiencies and opposition from key actors.
SCFR Online – Opinion: An examination of the mechanisms of the Israeli regime’s influence in the United States depicts a complex picture of shared interests, strategic dependencies, and the limitations of this relationship.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”
SCFR Online – Note: Attacks against critical infrastructure—including bridges, power plants, water infrastructure such as desalination facilities, and hospitals—constitute a blatant violation of the laws of war and represent a serious test for the efficacy of the international legal order.
SCFR Online – Interview: An expert on Palestinian affairs, commenting on the recent Knesset resolution regarding the imposition of the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners, stated: “This measure must be analyzed within the framework of broader macro-trends aimed at altering demographic balances and systematically increasing pressure on Palestinians to depart from the occupied territories.”
SCFR Online – Interview: The Ramadan War has become one of the most significant military developments in recent years in the region and even globally. The Islamic Republic of Iran, through the deployment of a complex and intelligent strategy, has severely called into question the US military presence in the region.
SCFR Online – Report: Energy security is the vital artery of Europe’s political economy, and any disruption to it challenges the continent’s resilience. Within the new architecture of energy security, the Middle East remains the gravitational center of supply; however, the overlooked element is Iran’s pivotal role as either a guarantor of stability or a source of disruption.
SCFR Online – Note: Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an undeniable geopolitical reality, and any military operation aimed at reopening the strait without securing Tehran’s political consent is doomed to failure. Iran has demonstrably proven its dominion over the global energy and fertilizer lifelines. Hormoz Bayani – Economic Affairs Analyst
SCFR Online – Report: The British think tank RUSI, in an analysis noting that during the first 16 days of the US and Zionist regime’s war against Iran, the aggressors have consumed more than 11,294 units of various munitions worth an estimated $26 billion, has emphasized that data indicates Iran’s strategic strengths have shifted the war equation in Tehran’s favor. This report examines these strengths.
SCFR Online – Report: Washington, which once regarded itself as the architect of the non-proliferation order, has now—through shifts in its strategic doctrines in this domain—become the primary factor in the decline of that very order.
SCFR Online – Report: The joint US-Zionist regime attack on Iran has placed Washington on the verge of one of its most sensitive strategic decisions. Donald Trump, who had previously presented intervention in Venezuela as a successful model for exerting pressure on more steadfast adversaries, now faces the temptation of replicating this model vis-à-vis Iran.
Strategic Council Online: The Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, in a statement offering condolences on the martyrdom of Dr. Ali Larijani, emphasized the continuation of the path of the martyrs of the Islamic Revolution.
SCFR online: Dr. Kamal Kharrazi had an exclusive interview with CNN, on 3/9/2026. Here comes the full text.
SCFR Online – Note: Attacks against critical infrastructure—including bridges, power plants, water infrastructure such as desalination facilities, and hospitals—constitute a blatant violation of the laws of war and represent a serious test for the efficacy of the international legal order.
SCFR Online – Interview: An expert on Palestinian affairs, commenting on the recent Knesset resolution regarding the imposition of the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners, stated: “This measure must be analyzed within the framework of broader macro-trends aimed at altering demographic balances and systematically increasing pressure on Palestinians to depart from the occupied territories.”
SCFR Online – Interview: The Ramadan War has become one of the most significant military developments in recent years in the region and even globally. The Islamic Republic of Iran, through the deployment of a complex and intelligent strategy, has severely called into question the US military presence in the region.
SCFR Online – Report: Energy security is the vital artery of Europe’s political economy, and any disruption to it challenges the continent’s resilience. Within the new architecture of energy security, the Middle East remains the gravitational center of supply; however, the overlooked element is Iran’s pivotal role as either a guarantor of stability or a source of disruption.
SCFR Online – Note: Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an undeniable geopolitical reality, and any military operation aimed at reopening the strait without securing Tehran’s political consent is doomed to failure. Iran has demonstrably proven its dominion over the global energy and fertilizer lifelines. Hormoz Bayani – Economic Affairs Analyst
SCFR Online – Report: The British think tank RUSI, in an analysis noting that during the first 16 days of the US and Zionist regime’s war against Iran, the aggressors have consumed more than 11,294 units of various munitions worth an estimated $26 billion, has emphasized that data indicates Iran’s strategic strengths have shifted the war equation in Tehran’s favor. This report examines these strengths.
SCFR Online – Report: Washington, which once regarded itself as the architect of the non-proliferation order, has now—through shifts in its strategic doctrines in this domain—become the primary factor in the decline of that very order.
SCFR Online – Report: The joint US-Zionist regime attack on Iran has placed Washington on the verge of one of its most sensitive strategic decisions. Donald Trump, who had previously presented intervention in Venezuela as a successful model for exerting pressure on more steadfast adversaries, now faces the temptation of replicating this model vis-à-vis Iran.
Strategic Council Online: The Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, in a statement offering condolences on the martyrdom of Dr. Ali Larijani, emphasized the continuation of the path of the martyrs of the Islamic Revolution.
SCFR online: Dr. Kamal Kharrazi had an exclusive interview with CNN, on 3/9/2026. Here comes the full text.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The new US-Saudi nuclear agreement, despite legal and political ambiguities, could alter previous non-proliferation standards in West Asia and intensify nuclear competition, ushering it into a new phase.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Recent developments in Syria indicate an intensification of strategic rivalry between Turkey and the Israeli regime, but mutual considerations and the role of the United States have limited the likelihood of direct war.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The future of the so-called Trump peace plan for Gaza, despite claims of an agreement on Hamas’s disarmament, remains shrouded in ambiguity due to structural deficiencies and opposition from key actors.
SCFR Online – Opinion: An examination of the mechanisms of the Israeli regime’s influence in the United States depicts a complex picture of shared interests, strategic dependencies, and the limitations of this relationship.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”
SCFR Online – Note: Attacks against critical infrastructure—including bridges, power plants, water infrastructure such as desalination facilities, and hospitals—constitute a blatant violation of the laws of war and represent a serious test for the efficacy of the international legal order.
SCFR Online – Interview: An expert on Palestinian affairs, commenting on the recent Knesset resolution regarding the imposition of the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners, stated: “This measure must be analyzed within the framework of broader macro-trends aimed at altering demographic balances and systematically increasing pressure on Palestinians to depart from the occupied territories.”
SCFR Online – Interview: The Ramadan War has become one of the most significant military developments in recent years in the region and even globally. The Islamic Republic of Iran, through the deployment of a complex and intelligent strategy, has severely called into question the US military presence in the region.
SCFR Online – Report: Energy security is the vital artery of Europe’s political economy, and any disruption to it challenges the continent’s resilience. Within the new architecture of energy security, the Middle East remains the gravitational center of supply; however, the overlooked element is Iran’s pivotal role as either a guarantor of stability or a source of disruption.
SCFR Online – Note: Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an undeniable geopolitical reality, and any military operation aimed at reopening the strait without securing Tehran’s political consent is doomed to failure. Iran has demonstrably proven its dominion over the global energy and fertilizer lifelines. Hormoz Bayani – Economic Affairs Analyst
SCFR Online – Report: The British think tank RUSI, in an analysis noting that during the first 16 days of the US and Zionist regime’s war against Iran, the aggressors have consumed more than 11,294 units of various munitions worth an estimated $26 billion, has emphasized that data indicates Iran’s strategic strengths have shifted the war equation in Tehran’s favor. This report examines these strengths.
SCFR Online – Report: Washington, which once regarded itself as the architect of the non-proliferation order, has now—through shifts in its strategic doctrines in this domain—become the primary factor in the decline of that very order.
SCFR Online – Report: The joint US-Zionist regime attack on Iran has placed Washington on the verge of one of its most sensitive strategic decisions. Donald Trump, who had previously presented intervention in Venezuela as a successful model for exerting pressure on more steadfast adversaries, now faces the temptation of replicating this model vis-à-vis Iran.
Strategic Council Online: The Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, in a statement offering condolences on the martyrdom of Dr. Ali Larijani, emphasized the continuation of the path of the martyrs of the Islamic Revolution.
SCFR online: Dr. Kamal Kharrazi had an exclusive interview with CNN, on 3/9/2026. Here comes the full text.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The new US-Saudi nuclear agreement, despite legal and political ambiguities, could alter previous non-proliferation standards in West Asia and intensify nuclear competition, ushering it into a new phase.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Recent developments in Syria indicate an intensification of strategic rivalry between Turkey and the Israeli regime, but mutual considerations and the role of the United States have limited the likelihood of direct war.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The future of the so-called Trump peace plan for Gaza, despite claims of an agreement on Hamas’s disarmament, remains shrouded in ambiguity due to structural deficiencies and opposition from key actors.
SCFR Online – Opinion: An examination of the mechanisms of the Israeli regime’s influence in the United States depicts a complex picture of shared interests, strategic dependencies, and the limitations of this relationship.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”
SCFR Online – Note: Attacks against critical infrastructure—including bridges, power plants, water infrastructure such as desalination facilities, and hospitals—constitute a blatant violation of the laws of war and represent a serious test for the efficacy of the international legal order.
SCFR Online – Interview: An expert on Palestinian affairs, commenting on the recent Knesset resolution regarding the imposition of the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners, stated: “This measure must be analyzed within the framework of broader macro-trends aimed at altering demographic balances and systematically increasing pressure on Palestinians to depart from the occupied territories.”
SCFR Online – Interview: The Ramadan War has become one of the most significant military developments in recent years in the region and even globally. The Islamic Republic of Iran, through the deployment of a complex and intelligent strategy, has severely called into question the US military presence in the region.
SCFR Online – Report: Energy security is the vital artery of Europe’s political economy, and any disruption to it challenges the continent’s resilience. Within the new architecture of energy security, the Middle East remains the gravitational center of supply; however, the overlooked element is Iran’s pivotal role as either a guarantor of stability or a source of disruption.
SCFR Online – Note: Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an undeniable geopolitical reality, and any military operation aimed at reopening the strait without securing Tehran’s political consent is doomed to failure. Iran has demonstrably proven its dominion over the global energy and fertilizer lifelines. Hormoz Bayani – Economic Affairs Analyst
SCFR Online – Report: The British think tank RUSI, in an analysis noting that during the first 16 days of the US and Zionist regime’s war against Iran, the aggressors have consumed more than 11,294 units of various munitions worth an estimated $26 billion, has emphasized that data indicates Iran’s strategic strengths have shifted the war equation in Tehran’s favor. This report examines these strengths.
SCFR Online – Report: Washington, which once regarded itself as the architect of the non-proliferation order, has now—through shifts in its strategic doctrines in this domain—become the primary factor in the decline of that very order.
SCFR Online – Report: The joint US-Zionist regime attack on Iran has placed Washington on the verge of one of its most sensitive strategic decisions. Donald Trump, who had previously presented intervention in Venezuela as a successful model for exerting pressure on more steadfast adversaries, now faces the temptation of replicating this model vis-à-vis Iran.
Strategic Council Online: The Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, in a statement offering condolences on the martyrdom of Dr. Ali Larijani, emphasized the continuation of the path of the martyrs of the Islamic Revolution.
SCFR online: Dr. Kamal Kharrazi had an exclusive interview with CNN, on 3/9/2026. Here comes the full text.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The new US-Saudi nuclear agreement, despite legal and political ambiguities, could alter previous non-proliferation standards in West Asia and intensify nuclear competition, ushering it into a new phase.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Recent developments in Syria indicate an intensification of strategic rivalry between Turkey and the Israeli regime, but mutual considerations and the role of the United States have limited the likelihood of direct war.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The future of the so-called Trump peace plan for Gaza, despite claims of an agreement on Hamas’s disarmament, remains shrouded in ambiguity due to structural deficiencies and opposition from key actors.
SCFR Online – Opinion: An examination of the mechanisms of the Israeli regime’s influence in the United States depicts a complex picture of shared interests, strategic dependencies, and the limitations of this relationship.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”
SCFR Online – Note: Attacks against critical infrastructure—including bridges, power plants, water infrastructure such as desalination facilities, and hospitals—constitute a blatant violation of the laws of war and represent a serious test for the efficacy of the international legal order.
SCFR Online – Interview: An expert on Palestinian affairs, commenting on the recent Knesset resolution regarding the imposition of the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners, stated: “This measure must be analyzed within the framework of broader macro-trends aimed at altering demographic balances and systematically increasing pressure on Palestinians to depart from the occupied territories.”
SCFR Online – Interview: The Ramadan War has become one of the most significant military developments in recent years in the region and even globally. The Islamic Republic of Iran, through the deployment of a complex and intelligent strategy, has severely called into question the US military presence in the region.
SCFR Online – Report: Energy security is the vital artery of Europe’s political economy, and any disruption to it challenges the continent’s resilience. Within the new architecture of energy security, the Middle East remains the gravitational center of supply; however, the overlooked element is Iran’s pivotal role as either a guarantor of stability or a source of disruption.
SCFR Online – Note: Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an undeniable geopolitical reality, and any military operation aimed at reopening the strait without securing Tehran’s political consent is doomed to failure. Iran has demonstrably proven its dominion over the global energy and fertilizer lifelines. Hormoz Bayani – Economic Affairs Analyst
SCFR Online – Report: The British think tank RUSI, in an analysis noting that during the first 16 days of the US and Zionist regime’s war against Iran, the aggressors have consumed more than 11,294 units of various munitions worth an estimated $26 billion, has emphasized that data indicates Iran’s strategic strengths have shifted the war equation in Tehran’s favor. This report examines these strengths.
SCFR Online – Report: Washington, which once regarded itself as the architect of the non-proliferation order, has now—through shifts in its strategic doctrines in this domain—become the primary factor in the decline of that very order.
SCFR Online – Report: The joint US-Zionist regime attack on Iran has placed Washington on the verge of one of its most sensitive strategic decisions. Donald Trump, who had previously presented intervention in Venezuela as a successful model for exerting pressure on more steadfast adversaries, now faces the temptation of replicating this model vis-à-vis Iran.
Strategic Council Online: The Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, in a statement offering condolences on the martyrdom of Dr. Ali Larijani, emphasized the continuation of the path of the martyrs of the Islamic Revolution.
SCFR online: Dr. Kamal Kharrazi had an exclusive interview with CNN, on 3/9/2026. Here comes the full text.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The new US-Saudi nuclear agreement, despite legal and political ambiguities, could alter previous non-proliferation standards in West Asia and intensify nuclear competition, ushering it into a new phase.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Recent developments in Syria indicate an intensification of strategic rivalry between Turkey and the Israeli regime, but mutual considerations and the role of the United States have limited the likelihood of direct war.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The future of the so-called Trump peace plan for Gaza, despite claims of an agreement on Hamas’s disarmament, remains shrouded in ambiguity due to structural deficiencies and opposition from key actors.
SCFR Online – Opinion: An examination of the mechanisms of the Israeli regime’s influence in the United States depicts a complex picture of shared interests, strategic dependencies, and the limitations of this relationship.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”
SCFR Online – Note: Attacks against critical infrastructure—including bridges, power plants, water infrastructure such as desalination facilities, and hospitals—constitute a blatant violation of the laws of war and represent a serious test for the efficacy of the international legal order.
SCFR Online – Interview: An expert on Palestinian affairs, commenting on the recent Knesset resolution regarding the imposition of the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners, stated: “This measure must be analyzed within the framework of broader macro-trends aimed at altering demographic balances and systematically increasing pressure on Palestinians to depart from the occupied territories.”
SCFR Online – Interview: The Ramadan War has become one of the most significant military developments in recent years in the region and even globally. The Islamic Republic of Iran, through the deployment of a complex and intelligent strategy, has severely called into question the US military presence in the region.
SCFR Online – Report: Energy security is the vital artery of Europe’s political economy, and any disruption to it challenges the continent’s resilience. Within the new architecture of energy security, the Middle East remains the gravitational center of supply; however, the overlooked element is Iran’s pivotal role as either a guarantor of stability or a source of disruption.
SCFR Online – Note: Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an undeniable geopolitical reality, and any military operation aimed at reopening the strait without securing Tehran’s political consent is doomed to failure. Iran has demonstrably proven its dominion over the global energy and fertilizer lifelines. Hormoz Bayani – Economic Affairs Analyst
SCFR Online – Report: The British think tank RUSI, in an analysis noting that during the first 16 days of the US and Zionist regime’s war against Iran, the aggressors have consumed more than 11,294 units of various munitions worth an estimated $26 billion, has emphasized that data indicates Iran’s strategic strengths have shifted the war equation in Tehran’s favor. This report examines these strengths.
SCFR Online – Report: Washington, which once regarded itself as the architect of the non-proliferation order, has now—through shifts in its strategic doctrines in this domain—become the primary factor in the decline of that very order.
SCFR Online – Report: The joint US-Zionist regime attack on Iran has placed Washington on the verge of one of its most sensitive strategic decisions. Donald Trump, who had previously presented intervention in Venezuela as a successful model for exerting pressure on more steadfast adversaries, now faces the temptation of replicating this model vis-à-vis Iran.
Strategic Council Online: The Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, in a statement offering condolences on the martyrdom of Dr. Ali Larijani, emphasized the continuation of the path of the martyrs of the Islamic Revolution.
SCFR online: Dr. Kamal Kharrazi had an exclusive interview with CNN, on 3/9/2026. Here comes the full text.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The new US-Saudi nuclear agreement, despite legal and political ambiguities, could alter previous non-proliferation standards in West Asia and intensify nuclear competition, ushering it into a new phase.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Recent developments in Syria indicate an intensification of strategic rivalry between Turkey and the Israeli regime, but mutual considerations and the role of the United States have limited the likelihood of direct war.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The future of the so-called Trump peace plan for Gaza, despite claims of an agreement on Hamas’s disarmament, remains shrouded in ambiguity due to structural deficiencies and opposition from key actors.
SCFR Online – Opinion: An examination of the mechanisms of the Israeli regime’s influence in the United States depicts a complex picture of shared interests, strategic dependencies, and the limitations of this relationship.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”