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Content covering countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Palestine, Yemen, and more.

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Inside the Bin Laden Raid, Ten Years Later

Virtual

Ten years after the killing of Al-Qaeda leader Usama Bin Laden, those present in the situation room discuss their experiences from inside Operation Neptune Spear.

U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, along with members of the national security team, receive an update on Operation Neptune Spear, a mission against Osama bin Laden, in one of the conference rooms of the Situation Room of the White House, May 1, 2011. They are watching live feed from drones operating over the bin Laden complex.

Pete Souza

Apr

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Past Events

World Review: Afghanistan Withdrawal, Merkel’s Successor, Iran Nuclear Talks

April 16, 2021

PAST EVENT VIDEO

World Review

Stefan Kornelius, Peter Spiegel, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top global news stories.

Cpl. Alejandro Pena

World Review: Iran Deal, Jordan Coup Attempt, Ukraine

April 9, 2021

PAST EVENT VIDEO

World Review

Steve Erlanger, Bobby Ghosh, and Elise Labott join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

REUTERS

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Commentary & Analysis

April 8, 2021

As Iran and the United States Negotiate, Both Publics Support Original JCPOA

BLOG

Running Numbers by Luke Witzig

As the United States and Iran work on a path back to the Iran nuclear deal, what do Americans and Iranians think about the agreement?

REUTERS

Public Opinion

April 2, 2021

Despite Early Outbreak and Heavy Toll, Iranians are Proud of Iran's COVID-19 Response

BLOG

Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

Council and IranPoll surveys find that Iranians and Americans think the United States handled COVID-19 poorly, while Iranians are proud of their country’s response.

Javad Esmaeili

Public Opinion

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Research

April 9, 2021

Disappointed in Rouhani, Iranians Seek a Different Sort of Leader in June Elections

RESEARCH

Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

New indirect talks between the United States and Iran on a return to the Iran deal could help the outlook for a moderate candidate in the next election.

REUTERS

Public Opinion

March 30, 2021

Iranians and Americans Support A Mutual Return to JCPOA

RESEARCH

Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A joint Council and IranPoll survey shows that although Iranian and American public support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action has waned over time, there is still sizable backing for it in both countries.