FDD Morning Brief FDD Morning Brief | feat. Behnam Ben Taleblu (Jun. 18)
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Jun 18, 2025 
Behnam Ben Taleblu is the Senior Director of FDD's Iran Program and a leading expert on Iran's military strategy. In this discussion, he dives into Iran's growing missile capabilities and Israel’s effective countermeasures, revealing the shifting landscape of regional power. He also addresses the Iranian people's struggle against their regime, highlighting their national pride amid discontent. Additionally, Taleblu analyzes the complexities of U.S. military involvement and emerging geopolitical maneuvers, including potential dangers posed by outside interventions.
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Qatar-Iran Cooperation
- Qatar and Iran, despite opposing clients in Syria, have normalized ties and cooperate economically and militarily.
- Qatar supports Iran diplomatically, illustrating complex Middle East alliances.
Regional Response to Israel's Strikes
- 20 Arab and Islamic countries called on Israel to stop strikes in Iran, despite Iran's violations and aggression.
- The statement ironically called for NPT adherence while Iran attempts to leave the treaty.
Elimination of Iranian Military Leader
- Israel killed Iran's Maj. Gen. Ali Shadmani, the senior most Iranian military official overseeing attack plans.
- This targets Iran's military leadership, signaling a strategy to disrupt command and control.