Iran Update Special Report, June 23, 2025, Morning Edition
June 23, 2025 - ISW Press
Khatam ol Anbia Central Headquarters Spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari similarly warned that Iran’s response would be “decisive” and “unpredictable.”
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Iranian Calculus and Response Options following the US strikes
June 23, 2025 - ISW Press
Iranian leaders are currently calibrating their response to the United States' striking their nuclear program. How they ultimately respond will depend on what they conclude is necessary to preserve the Islamic Republic and ensure its longevity. That conclusion will, in turn, derive from how Iranian leaders understand their current situation and their risk tolerance. The following is an assessment that examines these factors and what key decisions Tehran is facing and how it will likely proceed.
China-Taiwan Weekly Update, June 23, 2025
June 23, 2025 - ISW Press
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) condemned Israeli strikes on Iran and has publicly advocated for de-escalation in order to protect its interests. PRC support for Iran remains primarily economic, aligning with broader PRC efforts to cast itself as a mediator.
Iran Update Special Report, June 22, 2025, Evening Edition
June 22, 2025 - ISW Press
Russia condemned the recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22 amid reports that Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on June 23.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 22, 2025
June 22, 2025 - ISW Press
Russia condemned the recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22 amid reports that Iran's foreign minister will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on June 23.
Iran Update Special Report, June 22, 2025, Morning Edition
June 22, 2025 - ISW Press
The United States conducted strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites, including the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant (FEEP) in Qom Province.
Iran Update Special Report, June 21, 2025, Evening Edition
June 21, 2025 - ISW Press
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has begun implementing emergency succession measures in response to escalating Israeli strikes and the potential for US military involvement.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 21, 2025
June 21, 2025 - ISW Press
Russian President Vladimir Putin's long-term demands for full Ukrainian capitulation remain unchanged.
Iran Update Special Report, June 21, 2025, Morning Edition
June 21, 2025 - ISW Press
The Israel Defense Forces conducted a new wave of airstrikes on the Esfahan Nuclear Technology Center on June 21 as part of Israel’s campaign to “degrade, destroy, and remove [the] threat” of Iranian weaponization of its nuclear program
Iran Update Special Report, June 20, 2025, Evening Edition
June 20, 2025 - ISW Press
Iran is attempting to impose a dilemma on the United States and the international community: accept Iranian terms in nuclear negotiations or risk a long and challenging hunt for hidden Iranian nuclear material.