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​Iranian pro-government protesters wave national flags while participating in an anti-war protest gathering against the U.S. and Israeli military attacks in Iran, in Tehran, Iran, on February 28, 2026.
Analysis

The US and Israel struck Iran. What happens next?

The US and Israel struck several sites in coordinated attacks across Iran this morning. The total number of casualties across Iran is also unknown, though one of the missiles hit a girls’ school in Iran, reportedly killing 53 people.

Iran at war with Carnegie’s Karim Sadjadpour
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

Iran at war with Carnegie’s Karim Sadjadpour

The US and Israel have launched a series of strikes against Iran at a moment when the Islamic Regime is at its weakest. Ian Bremmer spoke with Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour in Munich earlier this month to understand the choices the regime and population are facing.

Trump likely to attack Iran soon–and may even target Khamenei
The Debrief

Trump likely to attack Iran soon–and may even target Khamenei

An imminent US airstrike on iran is not only possible, it's probable.

​Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on July 16, 2025.
Analysis

Iran’s next act?

Twelve days of war earlier this summer demonstrated that Iran has little capacity to defend its cities or its nuclear facilities from Israeli and US strikes. But it still likely retains some uranium supplies, so it has options.

As the Israel-Iran conflict dies down, the domestic battles reignite
Analysis

As the Israel-Iran conflict dies down, the domestic battles reignite

It’s been just over a week since US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but the next challenge for all three leaders involved in the conflict is on the domestic front.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on May 20, 2025.
What We're Watching

What We’re Watching: Iran rejects US nuclear offer, Musk-Trump divorce goes public, Mongolian PM resigns

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected the US proposal for a nuclear deal, but negotiations will continue.

Trump x Khamenei nuclear duet
Puppet Regime

Trump x Khamenei nuclear duet

The US and Iran are holding nuclear talks again: What kind of song and dance is preventing a new deal? #PUPPETREGIME

​An elderly man holds an Iranian flag during an anti-U.S. and anti-Israel rally marking the anniversary of the U.S. embassy occupation outside the former U.S. embassy in downtown Tehran, Iran, on November 3, 2024, two days before the U.S. Presidential elections.
What We're Watching

Khamenei’s “teeth-breaking” threat and UNICEF’s warning for Gaza

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed a “teeth-breaking” response to recent Israeli strikes on Iranian military sites after Israel admitted striking targets in the Islamic Republic.

Iranian president’s death complicates a “Supreme” problem
What We're Watching

Iranian president’s death complicates a “Supreme” problem

Spoiler: Tehran's foreign policy isn't the main issue.

​An Iranian man walks past campaign posters for the parliamentary election in Tehran, Iran, February 27, 2024.
Viewpoint

Iranian election turnout could set new record low