Iran’s regime has expanded its campaign against Kurds, using the protests as cover, it has launched numerous attacks over the border in Iraq, targeting the Kurdistan region. Iran’s regime said […]
An introduction to the future of conflict By SETH J. FRANTZMAN This is based on a talk given to the Florida Society for Middle East Studies, January 27, 2021. Key […]
The UAE-Israel bilateral agreement to establish normalized relations was announced on August 13, 2020. Washington Post “access to previously off-limits U.S. weaponry, such as advanced drones.” New York Times: Dennis […]
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN What follows is a reading list about the April 15, 2020 incident in the Gulf in which 11 IRGC vessels harassed US ships. It presents a […]
In a series of articles I covered the emerging Iran-US crises in late December 2019 and early January 2020. It came after many months of tensions going back tot May […]
Drones or UAVs have become increasingly important on the battlefield. They are used by proxies and terrorists and by states. In 2019 this became highly visible as Iran shot down […]
Deputy commander of paramilitary forces blames US, while leadership considers next step after fourth mysterious explosion destroys munitions of Iran-backed militias By SETH J. FRANTZMAN A divide within the Popular […]
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Massive explosions rocked northern Syria’s Latakia countryside on Monday night hours after a buffer zone deal was announced by Russia and Turkey. The deal appeared […]
Seth J. Frantzman - author - analyst 