Behnam Ben Taleblu
Coverage of Behnam Ben Taleblu in the Nexus archive.
- Trump retaliates after Iran attack as expert warns regime is growing more dangerous
The United States resumed airstrikes in Iran following Tehran's ballistic-missile attack on American forces, as Iran expert Behnam Ben Taleblu warned the regime has become more dangerous and risk-tolerant. President Trump vowed a forceful response, stating the U.S. would hit Iran 'very hard,' after Iran launched multiple missiles that were intercepted by U.S. defenses.
- Iran analyst on what could come next for the Middle East
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah appears to hold despite overnight strikes. Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior director at FDD's Iran program, discusses the Middle East situation with CBS News.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard sidelines president as military grip expands
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has blocked President Masoud Pezeshkian’s appointments and established a security cordon around Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, effectively assuming control over key state functions. Analysts warn this shift could lead to a more confrontational Iran, with the IRGC rejecting civilian oversight and escalating regional tensions.
- Who is Ahmad Vahidi? Iran’s new IRGC chief tied to global attacks and ‘Death to America’ ideology
Ahmad Vahidi, Iran’s newly appointed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) chief, is a hardline figure with a history of involvement in global attacks and repressive tactics. Analysts warn his rise signals a shift toward increased militarization and potential conflict, as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate amid a fragile ceasefire.