FDD

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is a non-partisan research institute focused on national security and foreign policy. Recent news articles highlight FDD experts commenting on Iran's nuclear program and the impact of U.S. pressure campaigns. Andrea Stricker, an FDD expert, warns that Iran is using talks about the Strait of Hormuz to delay concessions on its nuclear activities and seek sanctions relief. Another FDD expert suggests Iran faces 'maximum pressure on steroids' due to collapsing oil revenue and inflation, but questions if the economic pain will reach the elite networks. FDD's analysis is relevant as the U.S. government continues to exert pressure on Iran, with experts from the organization providing insights into the regime's strategies and the effectiveness of these policies.