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Iran’s Smart Diplomacy in Managing Regional Crises

Iran’s Smart Diplomacy in Managing Regional Crises

2025/07/13

Strategic Council Online– Interview: A West Asia affairs analyst, discussing the role of Iran’s smart diplomacy in turning regional crises into opportunities to strengthen the country’s influence and position in the region, stated: Iran’s multilateral foreign policy can be an effective alternative to Western military interventions, especially at a time when the failures of the U.S. and the Israeli regime have reduced the trust of West Asian countries in them. By consciously leveraging regional capacities and strengthening cooperation, Tehran can play a pivotal role in establishing sustainable stability in the region.

Iran’s Potential Capacity in the Large Energy Market

Iran’s Potential Capacity in the Large Energy Market

2025/07/12

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An energy affairs analyst stated that the recent imposed war by the Zionist regime and the U.S. against Iran, which Donald Trump described as a military success, has disrupted energy markets and intensified concerns over rising oil prices. This event once again underscored Iran’s decisive position in the oil and gas market.

Formation of a New Regional Order Through Consolidation of Iran-Arab Relations

Formation of a New Regional Order Through Consolidation of Iran-Arab Relations

2025/07/10

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior West Asia analyst stated that The Washington Post recently emphasized in a report that the attacks by the Zionist regime and the U.S. on Iran not only failed in their strategy to isolate Tehran but also altered the perspective of Persian Gulf countries regarding regional threats, identifying the Zionists as the primary destabilizing force in the region.

Reasons for NATO Members’ Agreement to the Proposed U.S. Budget Increase

Reasons for NATO Members’ Agreement to the Proposed U.S. Budget Increase

2025/07/08

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that, given the Russian threat and the rise of militarism worldwide, European countries have concluded that they must cooperate with the U.S. in establishing a unified European defense shield and strengthening NATO. Consequently, they agreed to a five percent increase in NATO’s budget during the recent summit.

Domestic Concerns and Repercussions of the 12-Day War for Trump and Netanyahu

Domestic Concerns and Repercussions of the 12-Day War for Trump and Netanyahu

2025/07/08

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Every war, regardless of its duration (short or long) and how it ends (ceasefire, lifting siege, or peace), faces an issue called “The Day After.” The day after the war ends refers to the day when the consequences of the war gradually become apparent to the warring parties in various spheres, including political, military, social, economic, and others. The imposed war by the Zionist regime and America against Iran is no exception to this rule.

Objectives of Western Military Support Escalation for the Zionist Regime After the Ceasefire with Iran

Objectives of Western Military Support Escalation for the Zionist Regime After the Ceasefire with Iran

2025/07/04

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asia affairs expert stated that following the imposition of a ceasefire on the Zionist regime on June 23, 2025, after its military aggression against Iran, reports from Arab sources indicate the arrival of 17 heavy transport aircraft carrying military equipment from the United States and Germany to the Occupied Territories. This move, which the Iraqi media “Naya” describes as part of Western efforts to rebuild the Zionist regime’s military capabilities after heavy losses in the 12-day war with Iran, poses a serious threat to regional peace and Iran’s nuclear negotiations.

Netanyahu’s Tactics to Evade Trial Under Pretext of Security and Regional Developments

Netanyahu’s Tactics to Evade Trial Under Pretext of Security and Regional Developments

2025/07/04

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An Israeli regime affairs researcher stated: The Zionist regime media recently announced that Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of this regime, has requested a two-week postponement of his trial for security reasons and regional developments. On Sunday, news also emerged that the “Occupied Jerusalem” district court agreed to postpone Netanyahu’s trial by one week. This decision followed the Zionist regime Prime Minister summoning officials from the Foreign Intelligence Service (Mossad) and Military Intelligence Organization (Aman) to a confidential session held at this court to explain the reasons for his request to delay his trial by two weeks.

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Objectives & Motivations of Bin Salman Regional Tour

Objectives & Motivations of Bin Salman Regional Tour

2021/12/23

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: Regional tour of Mohammad Bin Salman to five countries of Oman, Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait and Qatar (Persian Gulf Cooperation Council members) is considered to be the most important political, economic and security momentum of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia in the last days of 2021. It is also interpreted as a remedial measure for fragile situation of Saudis at the regional and world levels. It should be noted that one of the objectives of Mohammad Bin Salman was to consult with the authorities of littoral Arab states of Persian Gulf and to make a consensus to confront some of the regional as well as the global issues such as Yemen, Iran, JCPOA revival, etc.
Hamid Khoshayand, Expert of Regional Issues

Saudi Political-Economic Pressures on Lebanon, Its Consequences

Saudi Political-Economic Pressures on Lebanon, Its Consequences

2021/12/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Former Iranian ambassador to Lebanon said that Saudi Arabia in any case seeks to create chaos, form a kind of political vacuum and create crisis in Lebanon. Riyadh also intends to lead the Resistance to the civil war and tarnish its image in that country. He noted: The main problem of Riyadh is the presence of Hezbollah in Lebanon, and with the resignation of Mr. Qardahi, Saudi Arabia will not take a positive step to solve Lebanon’s economic problems.

Strategic Objectives of Saudi Arabia for Fanning Tension in Lebanon

Strategic Objectives of Saudi Arabia for Fanning Tension in Lebanon

2021/11/13

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: Any effort aimed at economic collapse of the coalition government is at first stage a kind of investment made by Saudi Arabia for the next Lebanese election in March 2022.
Hossein Sayahi, Researcher, International Affairs

The Baghdad conference: objectives and outcomes

The Baghdad conference: objectives and outcomes

2021/09/12

Strategic Council Online-Opinion: On 28 August 2021, Baghdad was host to one of the most important regional meetings entitled the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership. Guests participating in this one-day meeting included high-ranking officials from influential Arab and non-Arab states. The Baghdad conference was highly significant from two respects: first, the level and arrangement of participants that have deep differences bilaterally, trilaterally and on many aspects, second, the goals which were pursued in the meeting at domestic, regional and international levels.
Barsam Mohammadi—International issues analyst

Parliamentary Elections in Qatar, Its Regional Consequences

Parliamentary Elections in Qatar, Its Regional Consequences

2021/09/12

Strategic Council Online – Note: The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, recently issued a decree announcing the holding of parliamentary elections in that country on October 2. Although the election is considered a practice of democracy in a country with a tribal system, it challenges the approach of other tribal regimes, such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain, rather than the real electoral aspects.
Hassan Hanizadeh – expert on the Middle East affairs

Roots and outcomes of the diplomatic crises between Riyadh and Beirut

Roots and outcomes of the diplomatic crises between Riyadh and Beirut

2021/06/04

Strategic Council Online—Interview: Former director-general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Middle East, while referring to the tensions in the relations between Riyadh and Beirut which resulted in the resignation of the Lebanese foreign minister, said if interests of Saudi Arabia are secured in the composition of the next Lebanese cabinet, the pressure would decrease and their policies will also change. Otherwise, he said, pressures will continue on Lebanon and they will create obstacles so as a stable government is not formed in Beirut.

Why Saudi Arabia has changed its approach to Iraq?

Why Saudi Arabia has changed its approach to Iraq?

2021/04/20

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Middle East affairs and assistant professor of international relations in the Human Sciences Research Center says relations between Baghdad and Riyadh have faced many highs and lows during the past several decades.

Prospect of NATO Presence in Persian Gulf

Prospect of NATO Presence in Persian Gulf

2021/03/08

Strategic Council Online – An expert on geopolitical affairs commenting on NATO cooperation with Arab states, especially those in the Persian Gulf, said: Countries such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia since their independence had been under British tutelage and were totally dependent on that country and after Britain withdrew from east of the Suez Canal, the United States replaced it. In fact, the Arab states of the Persian Gulf think that by setting up their bases Western countries would provide them with security, but this is not the case, as we see today that Saudi Arabia is the target of the Yemeni missiles.

US Arms Strategy in West Asia

US Arms Strategy in West Asia

2021/02/02

Strategic Council Online – The US methods and incentives to sell arms to West Asia are more in line with building business for defense contractors than building security in West Asia.
Mahmoud Fazeli – Expert on international affairs

Saudi Arabia’s backtrack against Qatar

Saudi Arabia’s backtrack against Qatar

2021/01/30

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of geopolitical issues says rapprochement between Qatar and other countries of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council and Saudi Arabia’s backtrack in its primary positions and conditions indicated the failure of Riyadh unilateralism.

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Iran’s Smart Diplomacy in Managing Regional Crises

Iran’s Smart Diplomacy in Managing Regional Crises

2025/07/13

Strategic Council Online– Interview: A West Asia affairs analyst, discussing the role of Iran’s smart diplomacy in turning regional crises into opportunities to strengthen the country’s influence and position in the region, stated: Iran’s multilateral foreign policy can be an effective alternative to Western military interventions, especially at a time when the failures of the U.S. and the Israeli regime have reduced the trust of West Asian countries in them. By consciously leveraging regional capacities and strengthening cooperation, Tehran can play a pivotal role in establishing sustainable stability in the region.

Iran’s Potential Capacity in the Large Energy Market

Iran’s Potential Capacity in the Large Energy Market

2025/07/12

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An energy affairs analyst stated that the recent imposed war by the Zionist regime and the U.S. against Iran, which Donald Trump described as a military success, has disrupted energy markets and intensified concerns over rising oil prices. This event once again underscored Iran’s decisive position in the oil and gas market.

Formation of a New Regional Order Through Consolidation of Iran-Arab Relations

Formation of a New Regional Order Through Consolidation of Iran-Arab Relations

2025/07/10

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior West Asia analyst stated that The Washington Post recently emphasized in a report that the attacks by the Zionist regime and the U.S. on Iran not only failed in their strategy to isolate Tehran but also altered the perspective of Persian Gulf countries regarding regional threats, identifying the Zionists as the primary destabilizing force in the region.

Reasons for NATO Members’ Agreement to the Proposed U.S. Budget Increase

Reasons for NATO Members’ Agreement to the Proposed U.S. Budget Increase

2025/07/08

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that, given the Russian threat and the rise of militarism worldwide, European countries have concluded that they must cooperate with the U.S. in establishing a unified European defense shield and strengthening NATO. Consequently, they agreed to a five percent increase in NATO’s budget during the recent summit.

Domestic Concerns and Repercussions of the 12-Day War for Trump and Netanyahu

Domestic Concerns and Repercussions of the 12-Day War for Trump and Netanyahu

2025/07/08

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Every war, regardless of its duration (short or long) and how it ends (ceasefire, lifting siege, or peace), faces an issue called “The Day After.” The day after the war ends refers to the day when the consequences of the war gradually become apparent to the warring parties in various spheres, including political, military, social, economic, and others. The imposed war by the Zionist regime and America against Iran is no exception to this rule.

Objectives of Western Military Support Escalation for the Zionist Regime After the Ceasefire with Iran

Objectives of Western Military Support Escalation for the Zionist Regime After the Ceasefire with Iran

2025/07/04

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asia affairs expert stated that following the imposition of a ceasefire on the Zionist regime on June 23, 2025, after its military aggression against Iran, reports from Arab sources indicate the arrival of 17 heavy transport aircraft carrying military equipment from the United States and Germany to the Occupied Territories. This move, which the Iraqi media “Naya” describes as part of Western efforts to rebuild the Zionist regime’s military capabilities after heavy losses in the 12-day war with Iran, poses a serious threat to regional peace and Iran’s nuclear negotiations.

Netanyahu’s Tactics to Evade Trial Under Pretext of Security and Regional Developments

Netanyahu’s Tactics to Evade Trial Under Pretext of Security and Regional Developments

2025/07/04

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An Israeli regime affairs researcher stated: The Zionist regime media recently announced that Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of this regime, has requested a two-week postponement of his trial for security reasons and regional developments. On Sunday, news also emerged that the “Occupied Jerusalem” district court agreed to postpone Netanyahu’s trial by one week. This decision followed the Zionist regime Prime Minister summoning officials from the Foreign Intelligence Service (Mossad) and Military Intelligence Organization (Aman) to a confidential session held at this court to explain the reasons for his request to delay his trial by two weeks.

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Objectives & Motivations of Bin Salman Regional Tour

Objectives & Motivations of Bin Salman Regional Tour

2021/12/23

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: Regional tour of Mohammad Bin Salman to five countries of Oman, Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait and Qatar (Persian Gulf Cooperation Council members) is considered to be the most important political, economic and security momentum of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia in the last days of 2021. It is also interpreted as a remedial measure for fragile situation of Saudis at the regional and world levels. It should be noted that one of the objectives of Mohammad Bin Salman was to consult with the authorities of littoral Arab states of Persian Gulf and to make a consensus to confront some of the regional as well as the global issues such as Yemen, Iran, JCPOA revival, etc.
Hamid Khoshayand, Expert of Regional Issues

Saudi Political-Economic Pressures on Lebanon, Its Consequences

Saudi Political-Economic Pressures on Lebanon, Its Consequences

2021/12/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Former Iranian ambassador to Lebanon said that Saudi Arabia in any case seeks to create chaos, form a kind of political vacuum and create crisis in Lebanon. Riyadh also intends to lead the Resistance to the civil war and tarnish its image in that country. He noted: The main problem of Riyadh is the presence of Hezbollah in Lebanon, and with the resignation of Mr. Qardahi, Saudi Arabia will not take a positive step to solve Lebanon’s economic problems.

Strategic Objectives of Saudi Arabia for Fanning Tension in Lebanon

Strategic Objectives of Saudi Arabia for Fanning Tension in Lebanon

2021/11/13

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: Any effort aimed at economic collapse of the coalition government is at first stage a kind of investment made by Saudi Arabia for the next Lebanese election in March 2022.
Hossein Sayahi, Researcher, International Affairs

The Baghdad conference: objectives and outcomes

The Baghdad conference: objectives and outcomes

2021/09/12

Strategic Council Online-Opinion: On 28 August 2021, Baghdad was host to one of the most important regional meetings entitled the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership. Guests participating in this one-day meeting included high-ranking officials from influential Arab and non-Arab states. The Baghdad conference was highly significant from two respects: first, the level and arrangement of participants that have deep differences bilaterally, trilaterally and on many aspects, second, the goals which were pursued in the meeting at domestic, regional and international levels.
Barsam Mohammadi—International issues analyst

Parliamentary Elections in Qatar, Its Regional Consequences

Parliamentary Elections in Qatar, Its Regional Consequences

2021/09/12

Strategic Council Online – Note: The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, recently issued a decree announcing the holding of parliamentary elections in that country on October 2. Although the election is considered a practice of democracy in a country with a tribal system, it challenges the approach of other tribal regimes, such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain, rather than the real electoral aspects.
Hassan Hanizadeh – expert on the Middle East affairs

Roots and outcomes of the diplomatic crises between Riyadh and Beirut

Roots and outcomes of the diplomatic crises between Riyadh and Beirut

2021/06/04

Strategic Council Online—Interview: Former director-general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Middle East, while referring to the tensions in the relations between Riyadh and Beirut which resulted in the resignation of the Lebanese foreign minister, said if interests of Saudi Arabia are secured in the composition of the next Lebanese cabinet, the pressure would decrease and their policies will also change. Otherwise, he said, pressures will continue on Lebanon and they will create obstacles so as a stable government is not formed in Beirut.

Why Saudi Arabia has changed its approach to Iraq?

Why Saudi Arabia has changed its approach to Iraq?

2021/04/20

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Middle East affairs and assistant professor of international relations in the Human Sciences Research Center says relations between Baghdad and Riyadh have faced many highs and lows during the past several decades.

Prospect of NATO Presence in Persian Gulf

Prospect of NATO Presence in Persian Gulf

2021/03/08

Strategic Council Online – An expert on geopolitical affairs commenting on NATO cooperation with Arab states, especially those in the Persian Gulf, said: Countries such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia since their independence had been under British tutelage and were totally dependent on that country and after Britain withdrew from east of the Suez Canal, the United States replaced it. In fact, the Arab states of the Persian Gulf think that by setting up their bases Western countries would provide them with security, but this is not the case, as we see today that Saudi Arabia is the target of the Yemeni missiles.

US Arms Strategy in West Asia

US Arms Strategy in West Asia

2021/02/02

Strategic Council Online – The US methods and incentives to sell arms to West Asia are more in line with building business for defense contractors than building security in West Asia.
Mahmoud Fazeli – Expert on international affairs

Saudi Arabia’s backtrack against Qatar

Saudi Arabia’s backtrack against Qatar

2021/01/30

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of geopolitical issues says rapprochement between Qatar and other countries of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council and Saudi Arabia’s backtrack in its primary positions and conditions indicated the failure of Riyadh unilateralism.

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Objectives & Motivations of Bin Salman Regional Tour

Objectives & Motivations of Bin Salman Regional Tour

2021/12/23

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: Regional tour of Mohammad Bin Salman to five countries of Oman, Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait and Qatar (Persian Gulf Cooperation Council members) is considered to be the most important political, economic and security momentum of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia in the last days of 2021. It is also interpreted as a remedial measure for fragile situation of Saudis at the regional and world levels. It should be noted that one of the objectives of Mohammad Bin Salman was to consult with the authorities of littoral Arab states of Persian Gulf and to make a consensus to confront some of the regional as well as the global issues such as Yemen, Iran, JCPOA revival, etc.
Hamid Khoshayand, Expert of Regional Issues

Saudi Political-Economic Pressures on Lebanon, Its Consequences

Saudi Political-Economic Pressures on Lebanon, Its Consequences

2021/12/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Former Iranian ambassador to Lebanon said that Saudi Arabia in any case seeks to create chaos, form a kind of political vacuum and create crisis in Lebanon. Riyadh also intends to lead the Resistance to the civil war and tarnish its image in that country. He noted: The main problem of Riyadh is the presence of Hezbollah in Lebanon, and with the resignation of Mr. Qardahi, Saudi Arabia will not take a positive step to solve Lebanon’s economic problems.

Strategic Objectives of Saudi Arabia for Fanning Tension in Lebanon

Strategic Objectives of Saudi Arabia for Fanning Tension in Lebanon

2021/11/13

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: Any effort aimed at economic collapse of the coalition government is at first stage a kind of investment made by Saudi Arabia for the next Lebanese election in March 2022.
Hossein Sayahi, Researcher, International Affairs

The Baghdad conference: objectives and outcomes

The Baghdad conference: objectives and outcomes

2021/09/12

Strategic Council Online-Opinion: On 28 August 2021, Baghdad was host to one of the most important regional meetings entitled the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership. Guests participating in this one-day meeting included high-ranking officials from influential Arab and non-Arab states. The Baghdad conference was highly significant from two respects: first, the level and arrangement of participants that have deep differences bilaterally, trilaterally and on many aspects, second, the goals which were pursued in the meeting at domestic, regional and international levels.
Barsam Mohammadi—International issues analyst

Parliamentary Elections in Qatar, Its Regional Consequences

Parliamentary Elections in Qatar, Its Regional Consequences

2021/09/12

Strategic Council Online – Note: The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, recently issued a decree announcing the holding of parliamentary elections in that country on October 2. Although the election is considered a practice of democracy in a country with a tribal system, it challenges the approach of other tribal regimes, such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain, rather than the real electoral aspects.
Hassan Hanizadeh – expert on the Middle East affairs

Roots and outcomes of the diplomatic crises between Riyadh and Beirut

Roots and outcomes of the diplomatic crises between Riyadh and Beirut

2021/06/04

Strategic Council Online—Interview: Former director-general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Middle East, while referring to the tensions in the relations between Riyadh and Beirut which resulted in the resignation of the Lebanese foreign minister, said if interests of Saudi Arabia are secured in the composition of the next Lebanese cabinet, the pressure would decrease and their policies will also change. Otherwise, he said, pressures will continue on Lebanon and they will create obstacles so as a stable government is not formed in Beirut.

Why Saudi Arabia has changed its approach to Iraq?

Why Saudi Arabia has changed its approach to Iraq?

2021/04/20

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Middle East affairs and assistant professor of international relations in the Human Sciences Research Center says relations between Baghdad and Riyadh have faced many highs and lows during the past several decades.

Prospect of NATO Presence in Persian Gulf

Prospect of NATO Presence in Persian Gulf

2021/03/08

Strategic Council Online – An expert on geopolitical affairs commenting on NATO cooperation with Arab states, especially those in the Persian Gulf, said: Countries such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia since their independence had been under British tutelage and were totally dependent on that country and after Britain withdrew from east of the Suez Canal, the United States replaced it. In fact, the Arab states of the Persian Gulf think that by setting up their bases Western countries would provide them with security, but this is not the case, as we see today that Saudi Arabia is the target of the Yemeni missiles.

US Arms Strategy in West Asia

US Arms Strategy in West Asia

2021/02/02

Strategic Council Online – The US methods and incentives to sell arms to West Asia are more in line with building business for defense contractors than building security in West Asia.
Mahmoud Fazeli – Expert on international affairs

Saudi Arabia’s backtrack against Qatar

Saudi Arabia’s backtrack against Qatar

2021/01/30

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of geopolitical issues says rapprochement between Qatar and other countries of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council and Saudi Arabia’s backtrack in its primary positions and conditions indicated the failure of Riyadh unilateralism.

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An energy affairs analyst stated that the recent imposed war by the Zionist regime and the U.S. against Iran, which Donald Trump described as a military success, has disrupted energy markets and intensified concerns over rising oil prices. This event once again underscored Iran’s decisive position in the oil and gas market.

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Domestic Concerns and Repercussions of the 12-Day War for Trump and Netanyahu

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Every war, regardless of its duration (short or long) and how it ends (ceasefire, lifting siege, or peace), faces an issue called “The Day After.” The day after the war ends refers to the day when the consequences of the war gradually become apparent to the warring parties in various spheres, including political, military, social, economic, and others. The imposed war by the Zionist regime and America against Iran is no exception to this rule.

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asia affairs expert stated that following the imposition of a ceasefire on the Zionist regime on June 23, 2025, after its military aggression against Iran, reports from Arab sources indicate the arrival of 17 heavy transport aircraft carrying military equipment from the United States and Germany to the Occupied Territories. This move, which the Iraqi media “Naya” describes as part of Western efforts to rebuild the Zionist regime’s military capabilities after heavy losses in the 12-day war with Iran, poses a serious threat to regional peace and Iran’s nuclear negotiations.

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Netanyahu’s Tactics to Evade Trial Under Pretext of Security and Regional Developments

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An Israeli regime affairs researcher stated: The Zionist regime media recently announced that Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of this regime, has requested a two-week postponement of his trial for security reasons and regional developments. On Sunday, news also emerged that the “Occupied Jerusalem” district court agreed to postpone Netanyahu’s trial by one week. This decision followed the Zionist regime Prime Minister summoning officials from the Foreign Intelligence Service (Mossad) and Military Intelligence Organization (Aman) to a confidential session held at this court to explain the reasons for his request to delay his trial by two weeks.

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Objectives & Motivations of Bin Salman Regional Tour

Objectives & Motivations of Bin Salman Regional Tour

2021/12/23

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: Regional tour of Mohammad Bin Salman to five countries of Oman, Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait and Qatar (Persian Gulf Cooperation Council members) is considered to be the most important political, economic and security momentum of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia in the last days of 2021. It is also interpreted as a remedial measure for fragile situation of Saudis at the regional and world levels. It should be noted that one of the objectives of Mohammad Bin Salman was to consult with the authorities of littoral Arab states of Persian Gulf and to make a consensus to confront some of the regional as well as the global issues such as Yemen, Iran, JCPOA revival, etc.
Hamid Khoshayand, Expert of Regional Issues

Saudi Political-Economic Pressures on Lebanon, Its Consequences

Saudi Political-Economic Pressures on Lebanon, Its Consequences

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: Former Iranian ambassador to Lebanon said that Saudi Arabia in any case seeks to create chaos, form a kind of political vacuum and create crisis in Lebanon. Riyadh also intends to lead the Resistance to the civil war and tarnish its image in that country. He noted: The main problem of Riyadh is the presence of Hezbollah in Lebanon, and with the resignation of Mr. Qardahi, Saudi Arabia will not take a positive step to solve Lebanon’s economic problems.

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Strategic Objectives of Saudi Arabia for Fanning Tension in Lebanon

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Strategic Council Online- Opinion: Any effort aimed at economic collapse of the coalition government is at first stage a kind of investment made by Saudi Arabia for the next Lebanese election in March 2022.
Hossein Sayahi, Researcher, International Affairs

The Baghdad conference: objectives and outcomes

The Baghdad conference: objectives and outcomes

2021/09/12

Strategic Council Online-Opinion: On 28 August 2021, Baghdad was host to one of the most important regional meetings entitled the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership. Guests participating in this one-day meeting included high-ranking officials from influential Arab and non-Arab states. The Baghdad conference was highly significant from two respects: first, the level and arrangement of participants that have deep differences bilaterally, trilaterally and on many aspects, second, the goals which were pursued in the meeting at domestic, regional and international levels.
Barsam Mohammadi—International issues analyst

Parliamentary Elections in Qatar, Its Regional Consequences

Parliamentary Elections in Qatar, Its Regional Consequences

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Strategic Council Online – Note: The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, recently issued a decree announcing the holding of parliamentary elections in that country on October 2. Although the election is considered a practice of democracy in a country with a tribal system, it challenges the approach of other tribal regimes, such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain, rather than the real electoral aspects.
Hassan Hanizadeh – expert on the Middle East affairs

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Roots and outcomes of the diplomatic crises between Riyadh and Beirut

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Strategic Council Online—Interview: Former director-general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Middle East, while referring to the tensions in the relations between Riyadh and Beirut which resulted in the resignation of the Lebanese foreign minister, said if interests of Saudi Arabia are secured in the composition of the next Lebanese cabinet, the pressure would decrease and their policies will also change. Otherwise, he said, pressures will continue on Lebanon and they will create obstacles so as a stable government is not formed in Beirut.

Why Saudi Arabia has changed its approach to Iraq?

Why Saudi Arabia has changed its approach to Iraq?

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Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Middle East affairs and assistant professor of international relations in the Human Sciences Research Center says relations between Baghdad and Riyadh have faced many highs and lows during the past several decades.

Prospect of NATO Presence in Persian Gulf

Prospect of NATO Presence in Persian Gulf

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Strategic Council Online – An expert on geopolitical affairs commenting on NATO cooperation with Arab states, especially those in the Persian Gulf, said: Countries such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia since their independence had been under British tutelage and were totally dependent on that country and after Britain withdrew from east of the Suez Canal, the United States replaced it. In fact, the Arab states of the Persian Gulf think that by setting up their bases Western countries would provide them with security, but this is not the case, as we see today that Saudi Arabia is the target of the Yemeni missiles.

US Arms Strategy in West Asia

US Arms Strategy in West Asia

2021/02/02

Strategic Council Online – The US methods and incentives to sell arms to West Asia are more in line with building business for defense contractors than building security in West Asia.
Mahmoud Fazeli – Expert on international affairs

Saudi Arabia’s backtrack against Qatar

Saudi Arabia’s backtrack against Qatar

2021/01/30

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of geopolitical issues says rapprochement between Qatar and other countries of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council and Saudi Arabia’s backtrack in its primary positions and conditions indicated the failure of Riyadh unilateralism.

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Iran’s Smart Diplomacy in Managing Regional Crises

Iran’s Smart Diplomacy in Managing Regional Crises

2025/07/13

Strategic Council Online– Interview: A West Asia affairs analyst, discussing the role of Iran’s smart diplomacy in turning regional crises into opportunities to strengthen the country’s influence and position in the region, stated: Iran’s multilateral foreign policy can be an effective alternative to Western military interventions, especially at a time when the failures of the U.S. and the Israeli regime have reduced the trust of West Asian countries in them. By consciously leveraging regional capacities and strengthening cooperation, Tehran can play a pivotal role in establishing sustainable stability in the region.

Iran’s Potential Capacity in the Large Energy Market

Iran’s Potential Capacity in the Large Energy Market

2025/07/12

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An energy affairs analyst stated that the recent imposed war by the Zionist regime and the U.S. against Iran, which Donald Trump described as a military success, has disrupted energy markets and intensified concerns over rising oil prices. This event once again underscored Iran’s decisive position in the oil and gas market.

Formation of a New Regional Order Through Consolidation of Iran-Arab Relations

Formation of a New Regional Order Through Consolidation of Iran-Arab Relations

2025/07/10

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior West Asia analyst stated that The Washington Post recently emphasized in a report that the attacks by the Zionist regime and the U.S. on Iran not only failed in their strategy to isolate Tehran but also altered the perspective of Persian Gulf countries regarding regional threats, identifying the Zionists as the primary destabilizing force in the region.

Reasons for NATO Members’ Agreement to the Proposed U.S. Budget Increase

Reasons for NATO Members’ Agreement to the Proposed U.S. Budget Increase

2025/07/08

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that, given the Russian threat and the rise of militarism worldwide, European countries have concluded that they must cooperate with the U.S. in establishing a unified European defense shield and strengthening NATO. Consequently, they agreed to a five percent increase in NATO’s budget during the recent summit.

Domestic Concerns and Repercussions of the 12-Day War for Trump and Netanyahu

Domestic Concerns and Repercussions of the 12-Day War for Trump and Netanyahu

2025/07/08

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Every war, regardless of its duration (short or long) and how it ends (ceasefire, lifting siege, or peace), faces an issue called “The Day After.” The day after the war ends refers to the day when the consequences of the war gradually become apparent to the warring parties in various spheres, including political, military, social, economic, and others. The imposed war by the Zionist regime and America against Iran is no exception to this rule.

Objectives of Western Military Support Escalation for the Zionist Regime After the Ceasefire with Iran

Objectives of Western Military Support Escalation for the Zionist Regime After the Ceasefire with Iran

2025/07/04

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asia affairs expert stated that following the imposition of a ceasefire on the Zionist regime on June 23, 2025, after its military aggression against Iran, reports from Arab sources indicate the arrival of 17 heavy transport aircraft carrying military equipment from the United States and Germany to the Occupied Territories. This move, which the Iraqi media “Naya” describes as part of Western efforts to rebuild the Zionist regime’s military capabilities after heavy losses in the 12-day war with Iran, poses a serious threat to regional peace and Iran’s nuclear negotiations.

Netanyahu’s Tactics to Evade Trial Under Pretext of Security and Regional Developments

Netanyahu’s Tactics to Evade Trial Under Pretext of Security and Regional Developments

2025/07/04

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An Israeli regime affairs researcher stated: The Zionist regime media recently announced that Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of this regime, has requested a two-week postponement of his trial for security reasons and regional developments. On Sunday, news also emerged that the “Occupied Jerusalem” district court agreed to postpone Netanyahu’s trial by one week. This decision followed the Zionist regime Prime Minister summoning officials from the Foreign Intelligence Service (Mossad) and Military Intelligence Organization (Aman) to a confidential session held at this court to explain the reasons for his request to delay his trial by two weeks.

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