MENA Nuances

How Tehran Sees the War: Understanding Iran's Strategic Logic

In my previous article, I explored five possible strategic objectives Washington may be pursuing in the renewed war against Iran.

Jul 20 • Ali Mamouri

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The New US Campaign Against Iran: What Is Washington Trying to Achieve? Five Strategic Scenarios

Just weeks after the signing of the memorandum of understanding, disagreements began to surface and the framework started to unravel piece by piece—from…

Jul 18 • Ali Mamouri

June 2026

Iraq's Latest Anti-Corruption Campaign: Why This Time May Not Be Different

Following my departure from the Iraqi government, where I served as an adviser to former Prime Minister, I wrote an article titled ”State of Pirates…

Jun 30 • Ali Mamouri

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When JD Vance Lands in Tehran: Why the US and Iran May Be Closer to Peace Than Ever Before

Few images in international politics seem less plausible than Air Force Two landing in Tehran carrying an American vice president.

Jun 24 • Ali Mamouri

Did Obama Get Iran Right?

The Reality Trump Couldn’t Change

Jun 13 • Ali Mamouri

The Politics of Lies: Trump’s War and Negotiation Strategy

During the recent war with Iran, President Donald Trump repeatedly employed contradictory statements, shifting narratives, strategic ambiguity, and…

Jun 12 • Ali Mamouri

Iran’s Shift to the Unity of Fronts: Redrawing Deterrence and Reshaping Future Conflict

For years, Iran’s regional strategy rested on establishing a wide regional network consisting mostly of non-state actors that contain Israel from all…

Jun 8 • Ali Mamouri

May 2026

Will China Sell Out Iran to the United States?

Trump’s visit to Beijing comes at a difficult moment for Washington.

May 14 • Ali Mamouri

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April 2026

The US Hormuz Blockade: Can It Break Iran?

What Actually Happened?

Apr 22 • Ali Mamouri

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The War That Revived Iran and Its Axis

Introduction: A War That Backfired

Apr 17 • Ali Mamouri

Beyond Propaganda: Ethics, War, and the Responsibility of Political Voices

Responding to the ongoing war in the Middle East, Pope Leo emphasised that his position is not political, but ethical: “The message of the Church, my…

Apr 15 • Ali Mamouri

March 2026

China: From Economic Power to Diplomatic Broker and Security Guarantor

As Iran and the United States exchange messages through Pakistan to explore a possible end to the war, Tehran has repeatedly demanded credible…

Mar 31 • Ali Mamouri