Ali Vaez

Ali Vaez, Iran project director at the International Crisis Group and Iran expert, discusses protests, negotiations, and possible outcomes in Iran. He outlines negotiation dynamics and regional mediation. He talks about Iranian red lines on missiles and what might realistically be on the table. He maps potential post-regime scenarios and the diaspora's limited role in transition.

Yasmin Farouk, Gulf and Arabian Peninsula director at Crisis Group, outlines Gulf capitals' reactions and regional security dilemmas. Ali Vaez, Iran director at Crisis Group, analyzes Tehran’s leadership shakeup, missile and nuclear risks, and escalation dynamics. They cover targeted strikes, Iran’s rapid retaliation, threats to shipping, and Gulf responses in multiple short, focused conversations.

Michael Wahid Hanna, a U.S. policy analyst; Mairav Zonszein, an Israel specialist; Yasmine Farouk, a Gulf affairs expert; and Ali Vaez, an Iran analyst. They discuss intense strikes and communications blackouts in Iran. Gulf states’ defensive dilemmas and missile/drone impacts. Israeli public mood and Lebanon operations. U.S. motives, domestic politics and the murky decision-making behind involvement.

Andrew Roth, Guardian global affairs correspondent covering US foreign policy, and Ali Vaez, Iran-focused crisis analyst with Pentagon wargame experience, unpack chaotic decision making. They discuss how Pentagon simulations compare with real strikes. They explore who pushed the initial attacks, escalation risks, messaging and rules of engagement, and possible US next moves.

Ali Vaez, Iran Director at the International Crisis Group, dives deep into the explosive protests sweeping across Iran, fueled by anger against the regime’s brutality. He sheds light on the deadly crackdown amidst an information blackout and the challenges protesters face. Vaez discusses the limitations of potential U.S. military actions, debates over political transformation, and the role of key figures like Reza Pahlavi. The conversation uncovers the crossroads between economic grievances and calls for a constitutional referendum, revealing a nation on the brink of change.

Ali Vaez, Iran expert, outlines Tehran's leadership shift and limited off-ramps. Yasmine Farouk, Gulf director, maps divergent Gulf state responses. Mairav Zonszein, Israel analyst, explains durable public support and strategic aims. Stephen Pomper, policy chief, and Michael Wahid Hanna, U.S. director, assess Washington's decision-making, narrow counsel and the high risk of further escalation.

Ali Vaez, Director of the Iran Project at the International Crisis Group, offers deep insights into Iran's political landscape following U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear facilities. He discusses the three strategic options available to Iranian leaders, emphasizing that surrender is not on the table. The conversation explores the complexities of Trump's regime change rhetoric and its implications for Iran's alliances. Vaez also highlights the geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the potential for civil unrest amid Iran's internal challenges.

Ali Vaez, the Iran Project Director for the International Crisis Group, discusses the complex dynamics of Iran-backed militias in the current geopolitical landscape. He reveals how these militias are using modern tactics, including TikTok, to challenge U.S. and Israeli forces. The conversation covers the historical roots of Iran's 'axis of resistance' and its implications for regional stability. Vaez also highlights the threats to U.S. troops following recent escalations, drawing attention to the interplay between social media fame and rising extremism.

Ali Vaez, Iran Project Director and senior adviser at the International Crisis Group, explains why the conflict has turned into a grinding war of attrition. Short sentences cover Iran’s long‑war preparations, the IRGC’s rising power, limits to a durable ceasefire, risks of regional escalation involving major powers, and why diverging US and Israeli aims complicate any clear resolution.

Yasmine Farouk, Ali Vaez, and Michael Wahid Hanna, experts at Crisis Group, dive into Trump’s anticipated Gulf trip. They discuss the significant interplay of U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations and regional security, highlighting Iran's urgent need for a deal amidst crises. The conversation spans the humanitarian disaster in Gaza and its international implications, Saudi Arabia's pivotal role in U.S. policy, and the potential for normalization with Israel. Their insights illuminate the complex geopolitical dynamics shaping the Middle East today.