Iran After the War

“There is a perception that as a result of the war, many Arab states in the region view Israel as a bigger threat than Iran, and they’re willing to work with Iran. … Even countries that used to be enemies of Iran — Iran sees that now there might be a potential path for normalization as a result of this war.”

—Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Ph.D., Fellow for the Middle East, Baker Institute

About the Episode

Fellow for the Middle East Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar joins the “Baker Briefing” 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.

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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