Reuel Marc Gerecht and Ray Takeyh

Jul 21, 2026

Iran’s Fortitude Is Its Decisive Edge

Tehran has a wartime advantage over Washington because the ruling Iranian elite wants to fight and has been willing to endure far more pain than Donald Trump has.  
Jun 24, 2026

How Iran Plans to Consolidate Its Victory

Trump took bold actions other presidents never dared, only to end up where they were all along.