Iran's Arc of Influence

A recent hijacking and deadly attack near the Strait of Hormuz suggests Tehran may be trying to gain leverage with the West and display strength at home.

With a new hard-line president taking office next month, Tehran’s demands for broad sanctions relief from Washington will likely only grow.

Washington and Tehran could be pulled into a more significant military escalation as both sides seek to enact revenge and establish deterrence.

The latest delay will allow more time for potential spoiler incidents to arise between the U.S. and Iran.

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended Stratfor articles from the week that was.

The unrest will likely only escalate as Baghdad fails to rein in the Iran-backed militias believed to be behind a recent surge of Iraqi civilian deaths.

An administration backed by Iran’s unelected elite would be less apt to pursue domestic reforms or engage in broader talks with the West.

In this podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Emily Hawthorne about the negotiations that began last month regarding a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal.