Fellow for the Middle East Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar joins the podcast to discuss the geopolitical and diplomatic fallout from the 12-day Israel-Iran war. He explores Iran’s internal politics in the aftermath of the conflict, the future of its nuclear program, and the regional balance of power.

Featured:

• Mohammad Tabaar, Ph.D., https://www.bakerinstitute.org/expert/mohammad-ayatollahi-tabaar

Mentioned in this episode:

• Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, “The Islamic Republic’s New Lease on Life,” Foreign Affairs, July 8, 2025.

This conversation was recorded on Sept. 5, 2025.

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