Our Scans · Iran · Weekly Summary

• [New] Iran quickly retaliated, sending a swarm of drones at Israel as Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned of severe punishment.
• [New] Following the State of Israel's preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future. Rapture Ready
• [New] Pointing to Iran's inability to confirm the peaceful nature of its nuclear program, the adopted resolution could lead to a referral to the UN Security Council. TEMPO.CO
• [New] Israel and the U.S. would face a forceful slap for the Israel Iran nuclear strike, while Khamenei vowed harsh punishment. theinterviewtimes.com
• [New] The Mossad's covert sabotage of Iran's air defences facilitated the Israel Iran nuclear strike, exposing Tehran's military vulnerabilities. theinterviewtimes.com
• [New] The potential for Iran to regain access to international markets could significantly shift the dynamics of oil prices, affecting economies globally. Breaking News Now
• [New] American think tank Institute for Science and International Security estimated Iran could produce enough weapons-grade uranium for one nuclear bomb within a week and accumulate enough for seven within a month. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
• [New] US officials believe Israel is ready to carry out an attack on Iran and could launch military action against Iran's nuclear facilities in the coming days. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] There is definitely a chance that a sixth round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran will not take place. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] Prices could rise if more sanctions are placed on Russia, Iran or Venezuela, or if the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates. The Vibes
• [New] The next round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States is due in the coming days with Iran expected to hand over a counter proposal after rejecting an offer by Washington. Ariana News
• [New] In summary, the threat from the Iranian-backed militia against US forces is emblematic of the ongoing tensions in Iraq, influenced by historical animosities and contemporary geopolitical strategies. Breaking News Now
• [New] While some countries in the Middle East have expressed concern over the potential for a US-Iran conflict, others have sided with Iran, viewing the US military presence as a destabilizing force. Breaking News Now
• [New] Iran may calculate that reaching an interim deal with the United States will delay or prevent snapback sanctions or potential US or Israeli strikes on Iran. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Iran already has the technical capabilities to produce weapons and would revise its military doctrine if faced with an existential threat. Shabtabnews
• [New] Iran's nuclear trajectory poses serious proliferation risks and accused Tehran of gaining irreversible knowledge through its expanding uranium enrichment program. Shabtabnews
• [New] China continues to be identified as the greatest cyber threat to the United States, with Russia, Iran, and North Korea named. National Law Review
• [New] While Iran is reportedly still in the uranium enrichment phase, Israel, despite its policy of deliberate ambiguity, remains the only state in the Middle East known to possess nuclear weapons, adding a dangerous layer of escalation potential. SpecialEurasia
• [New] CTP-ISW previously assessed that Iran could calculate that taking steps to further expand its nuclear program would increase the risk of snapback sanctions or potential US or Israeli strikes on Iran. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] If a deal can be reached, the Gulf states have an opportunity to become the pivot of a new regional order, with axes running through them to Iran, Israel, and the United States. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• [New] Iran Plans Counter-Proposal to US Nuclear Deal via Oman, Rejects US Offer Over Uranium and Sanctions Issues Iran will soon send a counter-proposal through Oman after rejecting the US nuclear deal offer. Leverage Edu
• [New] We do not expect geopolitics will have much influence this week with the possibility of a nuclear deal between Iran and the U.S. seemingly not imminent, but neither is military action against Iran. Hart Energy
• [New] Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, emphasized the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program and stated that the Islamic Republic is prepared for inspections of its nuclear facilities but will not accept bullying. Iran Front Page

Last updated: 14 June 2025