Iran Program
About
To address the threat posed by the Islamic Republic in Iran to America and its allies, FDD conducts detailed research, develops actionable and comprehensive policy options, and appears regularly in media. FDD’s Iran Program covers every angle of the Iran portfolio and includes some of Washington’s top experts on sanctions, illicit finance, nonproliferation, terrorism, human rights, and the regime’s domestic power apparatus.
FDD examines a range of issues include potential pathways to a nuclear weapon, ballistic missile program, support for terrorism and terrorist proxies, illicit financial activities, worldwide media operations, and domestic repression.
FDD’s Iran Program team is led by FDD Chief Executive Mark Dubowitz, who is widely recognized as one of the key influencers in shaping policies to counter the threats from the regime in Iran. FDD’s Iran Program includes fellows and analysts with a range of backgrounds, including intelligence, nuclear nonproliferation and verification, military, cyber, and Farsi language skills.
Experts
Mark Dubowitz
- Iran Sanctions
- Iran Human Rights
- Syria
- Iran Missiles
- Iran
- Iran Global Threat Network
- Hezbollah
- Iran-backed Terrorism
- Sanctions and Illicit Finance
- Cyber
- Iran Nuclear
Behnam Ben Taleblu
- Iran
- Iran Sanctions
- Iran Missiles
- Iran Human Rights
- Iran Politics and Economy
- Iran Global Threat Network
- Sanctions and Illicit Finance
Andrea Stricker
Saeed Ghasseminejad
- Iran
- Iran Human Rights
- Iran Politics and Economy
Expert Testimony
FDD's Iran experts are regularly called to testify before Congress on a range of topics including the Islamic Republic of Iran's nuclear weapons program, illicit finance issues, sanctions, and Iran-backed global threats.
Monographs
FDD's Iran team conducts detailed analysis on a range of threats posed by the Islamic Republic of Iran
Products
Iranian President’s Helicopter Crashes, Condition Unknown
Flash Brief
Barrage of Hezbollah Rockets and Drones Targets Northern Israel
Flash Brief
Israel’s media and political discussions are watched closely in region
The broader point is that everyone in the region is watching closely developments in Israel, Israeli politics, and other pertinent issues.
The Jerusalem Post
Iran’s Raisi joins long list of political leaders involved in mysterious crashes
It isn't expected that presidents should go missing or be involved in crashes. However, historically, a number of important political and military leaders have met their end in crashes.
The Jerusalem Post
Escalation with Hezbollah places Israel in a bind
While Israeli leaders seek to do something about the Hezbollah threat, politicians cannot decide on a 'day after' plan for Gaza, which hampers the ability to come up with a plan for Hezbollah.
The Jerusalem Post
Events
Breaking News Out of Iran | FDD SITREP with Mark Dubowitz, Rich Goldberg, and Saeed Ghasseminejad
May 19, 2024 | 4:05 pm
Iran’s Historic Aerial Assault on Israel: SITREP and Policy Options
April 14, 2024 | 3:00 pm