Geostrategy-Direct, January 6, 2026 Weakened by Israeli and American military attacks and racked by nationwide anti-government protests, Iranian officials say the Islamic Republic has shifted to “survival mode.” The (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct, December 30, 2025 As Iran fights internal enemies amid massive nationwide protests, it has once again been put on the defensive from the external force that is U.S. (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct, December 16, 2025 Iran has not only armed Hizbullah but used its Lebanon-based terror proxy to carry out assassinations of Lebanese officials and citizens. Iran has also used (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct, December 9, 2025 Though Iran remains the Middle East’s “chief destabilizing force,” it has been “greatly weakened by Israeli actions since October 7, 2023, and U.S. President Donald (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct, December 2, 2025 Iran has had a very rough year but is keeping its priorities in order. Using the Hawala method, a centuries-old system of money transfers outside (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct, November 25, 2025 For many years, Iran was able to extend its regional influence by sending militias it backed through the unguarded borders of Syria. The fall of (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct, November 18, 2025 At a recent conference that it hosted, Iran seized the opportunity to insist that international law is under “attack” apparently by the United States, Israel, (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct, November 11, 2025 With its military and nuclear infrastructure suffering profound damage from Israeli and U.S. airstrikes, Iran is seen turning to diplomacy in an effort to maintain (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct, November 4, 2025 Iran learned “many lessons” from its 12-day war with Israel, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, and is “now even more prepared for any potential new (more…)
