Iran’s governing elite cannot stop fighting Israel and America because the Islamic Republic’s foundational myth depends on a perpetual revolution waged against the West

The United States has not had a consistent approach to Iran in years

As daunting as it may be, closing the God gap is a necessary step to improving communication with Russia and other important actors in international affairs.

Russia, Syria, and Iran have successfully defied US interests in the Middle East. It will take significant and aggressive measures to separate these allies.

War and religious conflict in the 1600s between Ottomans and Persians still have consequences for politics and beliefs in the Middle East today.