On the U.S.-Israeli War in Iran

In this episode, panelists discuss Iran’s current political climate, concerns for civilians on the ground, and how the country’s rapidly evolving internal dynamics are shaping U.S. objectives as well as broader regional and international considerations. Background Reading: In this article , International Affairs Fellow Sam Vigersky discusses the global economic disruption caused by the Iran war and its effects on existing humanitarian crises. Host: Deborah Amos , Ferris Professor of Journalism in Residence, Princeton University; CFR Member Guests: Elliott Abrams , Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies, Council on Foreign Relations Mahmood Reza Amiry-Moghaddam , Professor, University of Oslo; Founder and Director, Iran Human Rights NGO Mara Karlin , Professor of Practice, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies; Visiting Fellow, Brookings Institution; CFR Member Ray Takeyh , Hasib J. Sabbagh Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies, Council on Foreign Relations Want more comprehensive analysis of global news and events sent straight to your inbox?

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On the U.S.-Israeli War in Iran is an episode from CFR On the Record by Council on Foreign Relations.

This episode is 73:26 long.

This episode was published on Mar 13, 2026.

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