Hamidreza Azizi

Dec 23, 2024 | foreignaffairs.com | Hamidreza Azizi

Thirteen years after the start of the Syrian uprising, the swift and dramatic fall of Bashar al-Assad shattered the perception of a stable, albeit repressive, status quo. For much of the past decade, Assad’s regime, bolstered by unwavering support from Iran and Russia, brutally suppressed dissent. What began as an uprising in 2011 evolved into a devastating civil war that eventually settled into an uneasy stalemate. Despite persistent challenges, Assad’s grip on power appeared secure.

Sep 18, 2024 | warontherocks.com | Hamidreza Azizi |Nakissa Jahanbani |Jim Lamson

A lot happens every day. Alliances shift, leaders change, and conflicts erupt. With In Brief, we’ll help you make sense of it all. Each week, experts will dig deep on a single issue happening in the world to help you better understand it. *** Last week, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken revealed that Iran has sent close range ballistic missiles to Russia, prompting expanded sanctions on the country. Blinken said that he expects the missiles to be used against Ukrainian forces within weeks.

Sep 15, 2024 | amwaj.media | Hamidreza Azizi

Once again, reports have emerged in western media that Iran has supplied missiles to Russia. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sept. 9 stated that Tehran had delivered short-range tactical projectiles that are expected to soon be deployed on the battlefield in Ukraine.

Jul 11, 2024 | realcleardefense.com | Hamidreza Azizi

Jul 10, 2024 | almendron.com | Hamidreza Azizi

Since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip in October, the Red Sea has become a second battleground. The Houthis, an armed group based in Yemen and backed by Iran, have launched missiles and sent armed drones to strike commercial ships passing through the maritime route. They have sunk two vessels and damaged dozens more.