Ali Vales
Iran Project Director with the International Crisis Group, offering analysis on Iranian domestic politics, regional consequences, and risks of regime collapse.
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Feb 28, 2026 • 11min
The U.S. and Israel launch a major attack on Iran
Ali Vales, Iran Project Director at the International Crisis Group, explains Iran's internal dynamics and regional risks. Greg Myrie, NPR Pentagon correspondent, reports on the U.S. and Israeli strikes and immediate military effects. They discuss strike details, Iran's response and civilian impact, risks of wider destabilization, and how Iranians are receiving the news.
Apr 1, 2026 • 59min
Democracy Now! 2026-04-01 Wednesday
Ali Vales, Iran Project Director at the International Crisis Group and seasoned Middle East analyst. He discusses how the Iran war unraveled from initial U.S. assumptions into a prolonged conflict. He critiques regime-change claims, examines troop movements and Strait of Hormuz risks, and outlines what a realistic off-ramp should look like.
