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Perspectives: Iran Past and Present

Perspectives: Iran Past and Present

By: Dr. Shivan Mahendrarajah
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History, religion, culture, and politics of Iran, from the classical period in world history to the present day Middle East. Essays, podcasts, videos, images, and the author's academic publications can be found at: https://mahendrarajah.comShivan Mahendrarajah Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • “War Is Math”: Why the Math Favors Iran Over the US

    “War Is Math”: Why the Math Favors Iran Over the US
    21 Oct 2026
    “War is math” is a military adage. Trump et al., threatened Iran with “tanker for tanker” but forgot to do the arithmetic. We run the numbers on oil tankers, missile interceptors, and munitions.
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    3 min
  • Iran’s Next Target: Undersea Cables and US Data Centers in the Persian Gulf

    Iran’s Next Target: Undersea Cables and US Data Centers in the Persian Gulf
    14 Oct 2026
    Iran says US data centers and undersea cables in the Persian Gulf are next. We break down the four cable systems at risk and why they matter.
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    4 min
  • Operation Jawbreaker: IRGC and US Special Forces Fought on Same Side in Afghanistan

    Operation Jawbreaker: IRGC and US Special Forces Fought on Same Side in Afghanistan
    7 Oct 2026
    9/11 Special: 25 years ago today, on 7 Oct 2001, Op Enduring Freedom launched the US-led invasion of Afghanistan. CIA’s Jawbreaker team joined Iranian Special Forces in Afghanistan and Iran—allies against the Taliban until Israel sabotaged US-Iran rapprochement and exploited 9/11 to push the Iraq War.
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    19 min
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