Inside StoryUS-Israeli attacks have triggered global economic shocks.Iran has kept up attacks on neighbouring Gulf States and Israel, despite intense US and Israeli bombing, with senior Iranian figures assassinated.The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed – limiting the transit of vital energy supplies.So what’s Iran’s strategy, and what are its options?Presenter: Nick ClarkGuests:Foad Izadi – Professor in the Faculty of World Studies, University of TehranMehran Kamrava – Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar and director of the Iranian Studies Unit, Arab Center for Research and Policy StudiesElijah Magnier – Military and political analyst who specialises in wars in the Middle EastPublished On 25 Mar 2026
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What’s Iran’s war strategy and what risks does it pose?
In March 2026, a panel on Al Jazeera's "Inside Story" discussed Iran's war strategy amidst US-Israeli attacks and escalating regional tensions. The discussion, featuring experts from Tehran and Qatar, addressed Iran's continued attacks on neighboring Gulf states and Israel, despite significant US and Israeli military action.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-25 · 19:22 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In March 2026, a panel on Al Jazeera's "Inside Story" discussed Iran's war strategy amidst US-Israeli attacks and escalating regional tensions. The discussion, featuring experts from Tehran and Qatar, addressed Iran's continued attacks on neighboring Gulf states and Israel, despite significant US and Israeli military action. The panel explored Iran's strategic objectives and available options, given the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which is disrupting global energy supplies. The program aimed to analyze the motivations behind Iran's actions and the potential risks associated with its current approach to regional conflict. The panel included Foad Izadi, Mehran Kamrava, and Elijah Magnier.
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Senior Iranian figures assassinated.
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The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed – limiting the transit of vital energy supplies.
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Iran has kept up attacks on neighbouring Gulf states and Israel, despite intense US and Israeli bombing.
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US-Israeli attacks have triggered global economic shocks.
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