Mona Yacoubian
Coverage of Mona Yacoubian in the Nexus archive.
- Iran Believes It Has the 'Upper Hand': CSIS's Yacoubian
CSIS Director and Senior Adviser Mona Yacoubian claims the Trump administration has failed to execute maximalist threats against Iran, leading the Iranian regime to believe it has the upper hand in the conflict.
- What Trump's flip-flopping on strikes means for the war with Iran
The article discusses President Trump's inconsistent approach to threatening military strikes against Iran and analyzes the implications for the conflict with Iran through an interview with Mona Yacoubian, director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
- US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes
The U.S. and Iran are escalating daily airstrikes over the Strait of Hormuz, with neither side backing down despite collapsed ceasefire efforts and rising American troop casualties. The Trump administration emphasizes open diplomacy, but Iran maintains control of the critical oil corridor, raising concerns about a potential return to full-scale war.
- US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes
The U.S. and Iran are escalating airstrikes over the Strait of Hormuz, with neither side backing down. President Donald Trump's strategy of intensifying military action has failed to force Iran to relinquish control of the oil shipping corridor, raising concerns about the risk of all-out war and the viability of diplomacy.
- Expert says neither side controls Strait of Hormuz as fighting intensifies between U.S. and Iran
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz intensified as both sides claimed control, with President Trump reinstating a blockade on Iranian ships. Expert Mona Yacoubian analyzed the situation on CBS News.
- Middle East expert says Iran "reaped direct and concrete benefits" from U.S. deal
A Middle East expert claims Iran has gained direct benefits from U.S. negotiations, though a final agreement requires further discussions. The debate over which side benefits more continues as talks progress.
- Middle East expert on U.S.-Iran deal
An initial agreement between the U.S. and Iran to extend their shaky ceasefire is nearing formal signing. Mona Yacoubian, director of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, provides analysis.
- Iran Believes They Outlast the US Says Mona Yacoubian
Iran's belief in outlasting the US, as stated by Mona Yacoubian.
- ‘Gate of Tears’ at risk: Iran threatens major new global chokepoint if US moves on Hormuz
Iran threatens to escalate tensions by using Houthi allies to disrupt the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a critical global shipping route, if the U.S. proceeds with a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn this could destabilize global energy markets and trigger further attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure.