The Ends of Iran: Next Steps for Tehran and Its Neighbors

Much ink has been spilled over how Washington is handling Iran, but just as important is how the Islamic Republic and neighboring governments will respond to the situation. What are Tehran s calculations about the risks and advantages of pushing the Trump administration And how do U. S. allies like Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates regard the recent sabotage attacks, U. S. naval deployments, and other unfolding developments Presenters were: Michael Eisenstadt is the David Kahn and Douglas Kahn Fellow and director of The Washington Institute s Military and Security Studies Program. John Miller, a retired vice admiral in the U. S. Navy, served as commander of the U. S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and head of U. S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT). Ambassador Barbara A. Leaf, a Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute, and the former U. S. ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.