One month into Operation Epic Fury, eleven senior Iran specialists assess the conflict's trajectory. The regime is holding, domestic unrest has vanished as a factor, and the options that might break the stalemate, from Kharg Island to a full ground invasion, carry risks experts assess as greater than the stalemate itself.

As Operation Epic Fury enters its third week, Wikistrat's second expert survey reveals a striking shift: Iran's regime is proving more durable than expected, while escalation risks widen across the region. 12 senior Iran specialists assess regime stability, US and Iranian miscalculations, and the conflict's most dangerous unknowns.

Trump’s return marks a volatile U.S.-China phase: risks over Taiwan, decoupling, and security tensions could reshape global dynamics in 2025

Dr. Sina Azodi, an expert on U.S.-Iran relations, examined the evolving dynamics between the Trump administration and Iran.